We're not always the voice of
authority on fashion, but these superbly-styled gadgets will upstage even the
shiniest of Gucci loafers (we reckon')...
Fujifilm X-E1
Price: $1,900
Website: www.fujifilm.com
The little brother to Fuji’s X-Pro 1, the
X-E1 keeps the same mirror- less 16.1MP APS-C sensor, the XF lenses, the
hotshoe and the EXR Processor Pro for sharp pics. It shoots 1080p video at 24p,
plus it’ll do 350 snaps on a single charge. You can opt for the metal boxy clad
only in the finest black leather or a two-tone black and silver model.
Sennheiser Momentum
Price: $410
Website: www.senheiser.com
With a fetching leather headband and bronze
earcups, the Momentums are comfortable and look class. The perfect pair of on ears
for the dapper man about town? You bet.
Philips StyleShaver
Price: $120
Website: www.philips.com
The latest in shaving tech from Philips
should keep your face as clean-cut as your finely styled gadgets. Its
double-sided design will handle pretty much any hair you throw at it (even down
there...).
Acer Aspire S7
Price: $tba
Website: www.acer.com
You could carve a turkey with Acer's
Ultrabook, but don't - that would be unhygienic. It's extremely nicely made
though, and the keyboard and 1080p touchscreen make using Windows 8 a doddle.
Mini Geek
Ignore those repeated requests for
Hannah Montana dolls, Justin Bieber albums and alcopops and help guide the
young 'uns towards a lifetime of Geekery. It's for the best...
LeapPad Explorer
Price: $220
Website: www.elc.com
With its sprog-proof rugged case and chunky
stylus, it’s clear the LeapPad is designed for kids. However, with its 5in TFT
touchscreen, miniUSB port, built-in camera and video recorder (with a ten photo
editing tools) and an accelerometer for motioncontrolled games, you’ll probably want a go on it, too.
Pucket
Price: $65
Website: www.pucket.com
Pucket claims to be “the world's No.1
elasticated table game”, which probably isn't a hotly contested title but if a
frantic, 19th century version of air hockey appeals, it will be your number one
too.
Canon IXUS 127
Price: $215
Website: www.sharafdg.com
The Canon IXUS 127 is a tiny little
point-and-shoot camera that's perfect for a little tyke's first snaps. It's
sturdy enough to take a bashing, but also a brilliantly capable snapper.
Wonderbook: Book of Spells
Price: $40
Website: www.playstation.com
Moneywizard K. Rowling's first augmented
reality book uses the PS3's Playstation Eye camera and Move controller to give
your young wizards their own Potter powers.
They're getting a Samsung Galaxy S III
Some lucky creatures will be getting
our favourite superfast, super-bright, super-superphone for Christmas. Win
some brownie points by giving them a gift that'll suit the Galaxy from the
stars right down to the ground
Sampsung: Samsung DA-E750
Price: $950
Website: www.samsung.com
The words 'valve-driven preamplifier stage’
and 'blazingly fast smartphone’ don’t often appear together, but with a
built-in sub and 100W of power the DA-E750 makes it work. You can dock your S
III, but we’d use aptX Bluetooth.
Doubling up: Mophie Juice Pack
Price: $100
Website: www.mophie.com
The ingenious Juice Pack combines
protection with battery-life extension. An integrated, streamlined 2300mAh
battery pack doubles the S III’s life, LED indicators show power status, and
you can charge both via USB.
Weight of a Galaxy: Withings Wi-Fi Body
Scale
Price: $190
Website: www.withings.com
This clever scale measures your weight -
obviously - but also calculates both fat and lean mass, before beaming your BMI
straight to your phone. Great for showing off at parties or for a bit of
humiliation if you’ve been at the pies.
Android-Bearer: Une Bobine stand
Price: $30
Website: www.fusechicken.com
Makes the boring business of supporting and
charging your S III that bit more visually stimulating. Bend the flexible cable
to suit your seating position, tastes or temper, and either charge or sync as
you need via USB.
Galaxy Patrol: Tech21 Special Ops Patrol
Case
Price: $70
Website: www.tech21.com
Pavements and phones don’t mix - stop them
from meeting with this ultra-tough case. The three-layer design combines a
shock-absorbing band with reinforced polycarbonate covers and a black
rubberised finish.
