Month: January 2005
iPod Shuffle Looky-likey
Well, that didn't take long did it? No sooner is the Shuffle announced than you can get yourself a cut price imitation. The Plusmore Fly-04 matches the specs of the Shuffle pretty well – no screen, doubles up as a…
Math Bot
OK, so it’s not *actually* a robot as such, but the Robot Calculator is built to look like a retro robo so it gets a mention nevertheless. The solar powered calculator will apparently help you with all your "basic math…
Akai unveils budget DVD recorder
Akai, now there's a brand we haven't heard of in a while, is back in the UK market with a whole range of entertainment goodies, and to make its mark the company is leading off with what is one…
Xbox 2 set for late 2005 launch?
Information purported to be from inside Electronic Arts, regarding the next version of its Need For Speed games, may confirm the launch date for the Xbox 2. The game, according to various websites, to be called Need For Speed: Most…
Argos first with silver PS2
It's the same as the new slimline PS2, only silver. Or rather gunmetal grey, if Argos' picture is to believed. While Sony haven't confirmed the imminent ship of a silver version of the PS2, Argos' website is letting customers put…
Sony PSP to feature on mobile
Ken Kutaragi has told business media site Bloomberg that an add-on turning the PSP into a mobile phone will surface "in the near future". Sony had already demonstrated mobile phone capabilities at a prototype stage at E3 in LA…
PC sofa for lovers
Fancy cuddling up to your loved one while divvying around with your expenses docs? No me neither, but for those who really can't bear to be parted from their significant others for more than just a second, Bluebroc has…
Add-on lens for digital cameras
Interesting little add-on for digital cameras from BoysStuff. The Digital Camera Telephoto Lens is a telephoto lens for your digital camera (talk about a ronseal "does what it says on the tin" gadget name). The gadget e-tailer is pitching this…
MP3 Watch
Gadgets.co.uk is selling this MP3 playing watch to delight and entertain. The watch doesn't appear to have a name – unless you count MP3 Watch – but it's capable of playing MP3 and WMA files. With 128MB of memory you…
One charger to rule them all
Ok, so it's not the sexiest item on our wishlist, but it's still got to be near the top of our most wanted gadgets. A pad that you can chuck all your gear on for recharging without having to worry…