Gadgets
Words:Camilla Chafer Stay ahead of the game with the latest tech devices to hit the market 1. LG Viewty 5.1MP Camera Phone The LG Viewty’s 5.1MP camera, manual focus, image stabiliser and editing tools galore should make it appeal to amateur photographers. A three-inch touchscreen with vibration feedback, a full QWERTY keyboard for easy typing and HSDPA for fast web browsing [...]
Words:Camilla Chafer
Stay ahead of the game with the latest tech devices to hit the market
1. LG Viewty 5.1MP Camera Phone
The LG Viewty’s 5.1MP camera, manual focus, image stabiliser and editing tools
galore should make it appeal to amateur photographers. A three-inch touchscreen with
vibration feedback, a full QWERTY keyboard for easy typing and HSDPA for fast
web browsing are all here, too. The 120fps video camera feature has an easy ‘one
click’, network dependent YouTube upload function.
Price dependent on contract;www.lge.com
2. Eco Media Player
Maverick British inventor Trevor Baylis’s latest device is an amalgamation of a
number of high-tech staples – an MP3 and video player, FM radio, sound recorder,
photo viewer, data storage tool, mobile phone charger and LED torch. Its main
selling point is that it operates by a wind-up handle system – one-minute
of winding provides 40 minutes of power, up to a maximum 20-hour charge.
£169.99; www.ethicalsuperstore.com
3. Epson EMP-DM1Home Cinema
Home cinema kits don’t have to be as complicated as you might first think. This
Epson model is a simple ‘plug and play’ device with built-in stereo speakers,
remote control and Div-X compatibility, enabling you to use the projector with
MP3 players and games consoles, too. A USB port lets you display stills directly
from a digital camera or play music and video froma USB flash drive.£470; www.epson.co.uk
4. BooM1 2.1CH Audio System
This revolutionary docking station is compatible with all dockable iPods, as well
as with most MP3 players and mobile phones on the market. It’s equipped with a powerful 25-watt subwoofer
that delivers some jaw-dropping sound. Utilising the mini jack connection you can even
hook it up to alternative devices such as CD players, laptops and televisions. It
also comes in white.
£129.99; www.urboom.com
5. LG Flatron LCD monitor (M228WD model)
If you want all your
entertainment viewing and
listening capabilities wrapped
up in one neat package, try
out this 22-inch widescreen
TV unit for size. Not only can
you watch TV in style,
including digital channels,
but you can also listen to
digital radio, play games on
screen, or use it with your PC
as a monitor. High definition
fans will love the HDMI
feature that connects it to
HD DVD and Blu-ray.
More details at www.lge.com
