Cstar Aluminium Porro Prism Binocular
These compact and lightweight binoculars are made from durable aluminium alloy and can be used for sporting events, on hikes or mountain climbs, bird-watching or even in the theatre.
With a multi-coated glass lenses to help reduce colour deviation, the extra large eye-cups are perfect for people who wear glasses and make use even more comfortable.
Yamaha YSP 900 Digital Sound Projector
Now you can experience the luxury of surround sound without the associated paraphernalia of multiple speakers, wires and cables.
The Yamaha YSP-900 Digital Sound Projector uses digital sound projector technology to encase you in beautiful sound coming from every direction. It works by focusing the sound through multiple beams to control its course, so that the centre resonance is heard directly while sounds from other channels are reflected off the walls, resulting in a cocoon of quality audio reproduction.
DVD movies have never sounded so good either with the cinematic experience being fully recreated in the living room. Twenty one sound beam drivers and two woofers are driven by built in digital amplifiers at 2 and 20 W respectively. Dolby Pro Logic II is also included in the package enabling you to listen to 2 channel TV in multi-speaker format. The thin profile matches 32” TVs. Another plus is the economical, sleek, black design of the Yamaha YSP-900 that means you can either mount the unit on the wall or place it on a shelf or rack, saving space all round whilst surrounding yourself with sound.
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Portable WiFi Router
Smaller than most mobile phones, the device is ideal for consumer and business use and connects to 3’s DG data service, allowing you to carry out multiple tasks simultaneously so you can surf the internet or read emails at the same time as downloading a game on your PSP or a track on to your iPod.
The portable router is available via two plans, one of which costs £15 per month with 5GB of data, plus a router cost of £69.99 or a Ready to Go plan including the router, which gives 3GB of data to be used over 3 months, after which you go on to a pay-as-you-go system and costs £99.99.
Suitable for travellers everywhere, the Mobile Wi-Fi Portable Router offers a great, hassle-free way to get online wherever you are in the world. It gives up to five hours of battery life with the addition of a microSD slot. As with home PCs, the encrypted wireless signal requires a password.
The portable router will be available online on 17th September, 2009 and to buy in store from 18th September.
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USB Spy Camera Pen
The ultimate in spy gadgets, this nondescript looking pen has an inbuilt CMOS pinhole camera and micro DVR.
To all intents and purposes the Covert Camera Pen not only looks like an ordinary pen but writes like one too with smooth operation in black ink that can be replaced by standard refills. It’s powered by a built-in Lithium polymer battery that lasts for three hours of continuous use and is recharged when the pen is connected to a computer or to the wall charger which is included. The pen itself can store up to 20 hours of video at a time that can then be downloaded on to the computer via a cunningly concealed USB drive revealed when the top is unscrewed.
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Cole & Mason Peppermill release dates
No need to keep your nose to the grindstone with this electronic pepper mill from Cole & Mason; as soon as you turn it upside down the diamond sharp, ceramic mechanism starts grinding automatically. Turn it back again and the process stops.
Made from brushed chrome, the Buzz Revolution Mill is a pretty stylish addition to any dining table and a hot topic of conversation. A blue light switches on when the mill is inverted so you can see exactly how much pepper is being distributed, whilst highlighting the transparent, acrylic section of the peppermill and creating an attractive effect. It also boasts an adjustable mechanism that allows you to alter the setting from fine to coarse grounds, and don’t be fooled by the stylish design; this peppermill is strong and built to last and last.
With batteries included, the peppermill stands at 228mm. It also comes in a smart gift box so could be ideal present for culinary impresarios everywhere.
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Wii Balance Board
If you want to lose weight, tone up or simply have some fun, the Wii Balance Board will help you achieve your aim.
More than just a gimmick or a fitness game, the Wii it also helps with posture and balance as well as providing the full range of interactive aerobic activities including step dance, jogging, skiing slalom and hula hoops.
Shaped like bathroom scales, the board contains multiple pressure sensors that measure factors like the user’s centre of balance, weight and mass, supporting weights of up to 330 pounds.
There’s more incentive to go for a run with a whole host of animated character who’ll wave at you, overtake you and even chase you. If you’ve always wanted a personal trainer but have been inhibited by the price, a virtual trainer will offer advice and a tailored training programme and give feedback. To cool off why not try one of the six new strength and yoga or one of the 15 balance exercises; the board is so sensitive, it ensures the correct technique.
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