Archos 605 GPS satnav media player

While there are GPS units on the market that can also turn their hand to media playback, Archos is going about things the other way round by adding satnav capabilities to its existing 605 WiFi player.

The kit consist of a normal 30GB 605 WiFi player, so you get a large 4.3in touch sensitive screen and the ability to playback video files or surf the internet wherever you've got wireless coverage, and an in car cradle that includes a GPS receiver. If you've already got a 605 WiFi, then you can also buy the cradle on its own.

It comes with maps for 22 European countries pre-loaded and as the screen is touch sensitive it's easy to operate. Alternatively, if you know where you're going then it can double as an in car entertainment system for your passengers.

The 605 GPS will be available in May for £299.99 and the GPS adapter on its own will be £99.99, see Archos for more information.

Hannspree Starlight Blue 15in LCD TV

Hannspree is hoping to prove that TVs don't have to be boring black boxes that just sit unassumingly in the corner. If you're after a set that's a little on the usual side then you could brighten up your room with its Starlight Blue model.

It's a 15in unit, so suitable for bedrooms and kitchens and its design is inspired by the night sky. It's speckled with little beads that sparkle when the light falls on them, mimicking stars in the night sky and it even has a crescent moon shape at the rear that illuminates at random intervals.

It stretches to a resolution of 1,024x768 so can't display high definition content, however given its small screen size it's unlikely you'd see the benefit of the increased detail.

The Starlight Blue is available now for £99.99, see Hannspree for further details.

Griffin SmartTalk iPhone headphone adapter

The iPhone is great at many things, but if you'd rather use your own headphones to listen to music instead of the bundled headset then you'll miss out on the ability to make hands free calls as well.

With Griffin's new SmartTalk adapter, however, you can use your favourite headphones and still speak to other people during calls, thanks to its built in microphone. Just plug it in to the iPhone, connect up your earphones and you're ready to go.

There's also a hand control button, so you can quickly play, pause, fast forward and rewind your music without having to get your iPhone out of your pocket - you can even use it to answer calls, or send them to voicemail if you're listening to your favourite track.

The SmartTalk will be available at the end of April for £12.99, see Griffin for more information.

TomTom Rider 2nd Edition motorbike GPS

TomTom has updated its Rider GPS unit which is designed for motorbike users. Two wheel travellers can now benefit from Map Share, which allows users make corrections to maps and distribute these updates to others for free, and a new Help Me function which provides quick access to roadside assistance or emergency services.

Bikers can tap into detailed trip statistics, so they can see their average and maximum speed for a journey, distance travelled and how far from home they are.

You don't need to worry about the map data being out of date as the latest map guarantee means you can download the newest one free of charge within 30 days of first using the device. A special mount is also included which can withstand the constant vibration experienced by motorbikes.

The updated Rider will be available in May for £349.99 (UK/Ireland version) or £399.99 (Europe version), see TomTom for further details.

Solio Magnesium rugged solar charger

The Solio Magnesium is a solar charger designed to endure harsh environments, thanks to its sturdy metal casing and powerful internal battery. You'll be hard pushed to find a power socket halfway up a mountain, but if you've got one of these you can still keep your gadgets topped up.

Sit it out in the sun and it'll charge itself up, ready for when you need power. Alternatively you can also top it from the USB port on your PC if you want to give it a quick boost before you set off on your travels. When it's fully topped up you should be able to recharge an average mobile phone three times.

It comes with a range of interchangeable tips, so whether you want to power a mobile phone, PDA, MP3 player or GPS receiver chances are there's a compatible plug available.

The Solio Magnesium is available now £99.95, see Solio for more information.

Sony RDR-HXD1095 hard disc DVD recorder

Sony's new top of the range hard disk DVD recorder can store a massive 1,420 hours of TV programmes on its 500GB hard drive - that's enough telly to watch non-stop for almost two months. Even at its highest quality setting it's capable of storing 73 hours of material.

It features a digital tuner, in addition to analogue and although it's limited to a standard definition source it will do its best to upscale the image to high definition 1080p if you've got a TV that supports it. If you're lucky enough to be pairing it with one of Sony's Bravia TVs, then you can just use one remote to control the lot thanks to the Bravia Sync feature.

Keeping things further in the family, you can also copy footage shot on Sony disk-based camcorders directly to its hard drive via the USB connection.

The RDR-HXD1095 will be available in July, pricing has yet to be confirmed. For further details, see Sony.

Ricoh G600 durable waterproof camera

You needn't worry about taking your camera with you everywhere you go with the Ricoh G600 as its durable design means it can take the odd bump here and there. It's capable of withstanding a fall up to 1.5m - a test that's up to US Department of Defense standards - and it's waterproof up to depths of 1m. It can even take snaps underwater.

When you're back on dry land, you don't need to fret about sand or grit getting inside either as it's protected against them too. All in all, it's a pretty much suited to outdoor life.

It's not bad in terms of specs, either, with a 10 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom and wide angle lens, so you can get just the shot you're after.

The G600 will be available in May for £349.99, see Ricoh for more information.

Goodmans GIPDV701 iPod dock with 7in display

Goodmans has a new twist on the standard iPod dock - its model doesn't just include speakers but also has a built-in 7in display so you can playback your music videos or films as well as listen to your favourite tracks.

It supports video, music and photo playback and it's capable of cranking out a modest 3W of sound from each speaker. You don't need to worry about keeping your iPod topped up with power as it will charge it for you too. There's also a remote control included so you can change tracks without even having to get up.

It even has an integrated card reader which can handle SD or MMC cards and it supports JPG, MP3 and MPEG-4 files natively so you can play them directly.

The GIPDV701 is available to pre-order now for £89.99 from iWorld.

Iomega Media Xporter games console hard drive

Iomega is aiming its new portable hard drive at console owners as a simple and convenient way to share video, audio and photos. The Media Xporter is a 160GB drive that you can hook up to either an Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 via USB.

You can then use the console to play content on the drive and display it on a large screen TV. If your media isn't in a format natively supported by your console, then Iomega has included the Prism Video Converter MX utility so you can transcode material in QuickTime, AVI or VOB format, for example, into MPEG-4.

You don't need to worry about mains adapters as the drive can be powered from the console - a Y cable is included so it can draw electricity from two ports at the same time.

The Media Xporter is available now for £73, see Iomega for more information.

Tomy i-SOBOT miniature bipedal robot

If you're on the look out for a miniature robot - and frankly, who isn't? - then why not opt for one that's the world's smallest humanoid robot according to the Guinness Book of Records?

The 6.5in high i-SOBOT from Tomy can not only walk, dance and perform martial arts it can even act drunk. Thankfully it's quite good at balance too so should be able to keep on its feet no matter how many robo-beers you give it.

The i-SOBOT is equipped with 17 custom made motors, 19 microchips, a gyro sensor, a voice command recognition system and a spoken vocabulary of over 200 words and phrases. You can control it via the included remote control or make it perform a programme of over 200 special action patterns.

The i-SOBOT will be available soon from I Want One Of Those for £199.99.