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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Woodstation weather monitor

There's no need to fall victim to England's unpredictable weather thanks to the Woodstation.

It tracks barometric pressure fluctuations plus indoor relative temperature and hygrometry to create your very own weather forecast so you can ensure you're always dressed appropriately.

All the information it collects is then boiled down into one of five easy to read forecast icons. It features a wood effect front, which the built in LEDs shine through when activated so when it's off it simply looks like a regular slab of wood.

The Woodstation will be available next week from Firebox for £79.95.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

TomTom Go930 Traffic GPS

Tomtom You should have no excuse for getting lost with the Go930 Traffic GPS from TomTom - it has maps of Europe and North America and a range of applications to make your journey easier.

This GPS includes the IQ Routes function, which calculates the amount of time your journey will take according to the time and day you're driving.So, if you're on a fast road but it's rush hour, the TomTom 930 Traffic will suggest another route so you can avoid traffic jams and save on petrol.

The traffic information feature will come in very handy when you're coming up to tricky intersections and motorway exits, because you won't need to hesitate before you find which direction you're heading in. Advanced lane guidance technology gives you an accurate idea of which lane you need to be in for the next turn, which is especially useful for complicated junctions.

With the TomTom 930 Traffic you can also make hands-free calls thanks to built-in Bluetooth technology, and listen to your favourite radio station with the built-in FM transmitter.

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

Solar Technology FreeLoader Pro charger

Whether you're worried about your gadget shaped carbon footprint or just want to keep your electronic toys charged up at the beach, the FreeLoader Pro is ideal.

Fold out its solar panels and it'll charge up its internal 1,600mAh battery so you'll always have backup power available. It packs enough juice to provide an extra 70 hours mobile phone standby time.

It comes with ten plugs covering most iPods, mobile phones and handheld games consoles plus a CamCaddy adapter that can charge most digital camera batteries.

The FreeLoader Pro is available now for £69.99, see Solar Technology for further details.

Monday, June 01, 2009

Ecco GPS Keychain

If you can never remember where you parked your car then the Ecco GPS keychain can help you find your way back.

Simply press the Lock button and it'll store the satnav co-ordinates of your current location in one of three memory spots. When you want to go back, hit the Return button and follow the compass style arrow to guide you to your destination.

It's accurate to around 10m and when you get within 30m of the destination it'll flash so you know you're close. There's also a red light to let you know if you're travelling in the wrong direction too.

The Ecco GPS Keychain is available to pre-order now for £69.95 from Firebox.

Friday, May 22, 2009

TomTom XL Live satnav

TomTom's Live service, which was previously only available on the more expensive Go range, is filtering down to the cheaper 4.3in XL model.

Users will be able to tap into TomTom's up to the minute traffic announcements, safety alerts and even fuel prices. The service is free for three months, then costs £7.99 a month.

The XL Live also features IQ Routes, which calculates directions based on the time of day and real traffic data collected anonymously from TomTom users.

The XL Live will be available in June for £249.99, see TomTom for more information.

Friday, May 15, 2009

Medion GoPal E4230 satnav

The Medion GoPal E4230 may have a budget price tag, but it's still a feature packed unit.

It comes pre-loaded with Navteq maps covering 43 European countries and it's equipped with lifetime TMC traffic updates from TrafficMaster. It features a 4.3in touchscreen display, so you can just prod it to tell it what to do.

It can also help keep an eye on your speed and let you know if you're going too fast and it even includes a Sudoku game for killing time at the service station.

The GoPal E4230 is available now for £139.99, see Medion for further details.

Thursday, April 02, 2009

TomTom One IQ Routes intelligent satnav

TomTom's top end navigation features are slowly trickling down to cheaper models in the range - the entry level One IQ Routes now includes dynamic routing based on real driving conditions.

By using anonymous speed data collected over the years, it can take into account the time you're travelling when working out the fastest route.

It also comes with lane guidance, to make navigating complex junctions easier, and an integrated mount that folds flat so it takes up less space.

The One IQ Routes will be available soon from £149.99, see TomTom for further details.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Philips LivingColors Lamp

Phillips-lamp Feeling amorous? Set the right mood this Valentine's Day with Philips LivingColors lamp.

Projecting light in 16 different colours this unique design lamp allows you to add style and warmth to any room. It comes with an intuitive remote control that can be used to adjust the brightness to suit your mood.

You just have to turn the wheel to choose your colour; then you can even set your style, mood and an occasion to experience Philips LivingColors.

For a full selection of great gifts for your  loved one, try Pixmania Valentine’s Day Gifts shop.

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Poken social network details swapper

Swapping contact details involves more than just exchanging a few digits these days - you've got countless social networks and ridiculous pseudonyms to contend with too.

With Poken, however, you can swap deets with just a simple click - press two Poken together and they'll trade contact info via RFID.

When you're back home, simply slip it into a spare USB port and it'll upload any new data it's received to the Poken website and add it to your contacts, leaving you more time for schmoozing and less trying to find a pen and paper.

Poken is available now for £12.95 from Firebox.

Saturday, December 13, 2008

Samsung NP-NC10

Still not started your Christmas shopping? One-stop shop Pixmania is offering a selection of gift ideas at credit crunch prices.

If you are looking for a cheap laptop Samsung NP-NC10 is a good choice. This super-slim and lightweight netbook is a versatile option for those on the move.

Under its sleek white casing, you'll find an Atom N270 processor clocked at 1.6 GHz and 1024 MB of memory for smooth, fast operation and increased stability in Windows XP environments.

The Samsung NP-NC10 also has a webcam and speakers - great for keeping in touch with people when you're out and about.

There's also still time to grab great deals on digital camera, camcorders, MP3, LCD TV, home appliances, video games and more.


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