Gadgets
Stay ahead of the game with the latest tech devices to hit the market Words:Camilla Chafer 1. Motorola RAZR2 The successor to the Motorola RAZR is not only slimmer, but it also has a bigger internal screen. “Crystal Talk” technology ensures you’ll be heard in noisy environments and its “Rough Guides” tool enables you to find pubs, theatres, etc, [...]
Stay ahead of the game with the latest tech devices to hit the market
Words:Camilla Chafer
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1. Motorola RAZR2 The successor to the Motorola RAZR is not only slimmer, but it also has a bigger internal screen. “Crystal Talk” technology ensures you’ll be heard in noisy environments and its “Rough Guides” tool enables you to find pubs, theatres, etc, in cities. Other nifty haptic technology provides vibration feedback once you’ve touched a button. A 2MP camera and MP3 player are also present. Price dependant on contract;www.motorola.com |
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2. illy coffee machine illy has put wow factor into its Francis Francis! X1 coffee machine. Designed by Italian architect Luca Trazzi, the easy-cleaning, enamel appliance comes in red, yellow, back, light blue, dark blue, orange and almond or sleek stainless steel styling. Chrome-plated brass switches, a steam spout, cup warmer and electronic temperature control ensure the perfect coffee. £375 for coloured models, £475 for stainless steel; www.johnlewis.com |
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3. Sennheiser VMX-100 Irritating background noise is a thing of the past with the new VMX-100 wireless Bluetooth® headset. Its revolutionary VoiceMax™ dual microphone eliminates distracting sounds, such as wind, noise from traffic or the murmur of a crowd, for clearer, more comfortable conversations. At only 15 grams it’s also extremely lightweight and ergonomic. It’s compatible with all Bluetooth® mobile phones. Priced from £79.99; www.play.com |
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4. Roberts DAB/FM RD78 Roberts has fused retro and modern design seamlessly with its DAB/FM RD78 radio. You get 10 station presets with a favourites button plus you can hook up your MP3 player or iPod via the auxin socket. If you’re looking for a new alarm clock, this one has auto time-set as well as a “humane wake system” for a more gentle awakening, along with that all-important snooze timer. £120 approximately; www.robertsradio.co.uk |
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5. LG DVR TV LG’s new range of LCD screen TVs – the LT75 series – eliminates the need for bulky peripherals like your video player by having its own digital video recorder (DVR) built in. Along with Freeview playback, it can record up to 48 hours of TV at high quality or 86 hours at standard quality. The 32-, 37- and 42-inch sets also have ‘True Viewing Angle’ to minimise colour distortion and stabilize images. Check with the manufacturer for price www.lge.com |
