Compiled by CIARA O'BRIEN
Nintendo 3DS
The Nintendo 3DS is the games’ company’s first proper foray into the 3D arena. The portable console has been spruced up and now includes the ability to take your own 3D images as well as play specially created games.
There is built-in software that allows you to play augmented reality games out of the box, using some cards and the 3D camera – and you can still use it with your older DS and DSi games.
The 3D can be switched on and off with a slider control that also sets the intensity of the effect.
The 3D effects aren’t recommended for those under six years of age: handily, parental controls on the console mean you can lock down some of those functions, locking out 3D, internet browsing, shopping services and image-sharing, among other functions.
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Nokia C7
Nokia may have decided to adopt Windows Phone as its primary smartphone system, but it’s still putting out the Symbian-powered phones too. The C7 is the latest handset to hit the market. The slim, stainless steel and glass casing houses a 3.5-inch high definition display, an 8 megapixel camera and high definition video recording.
The touch-screen is vivid and responsive and there are three home screens that can be customised with apps and contacts.
The internal memory of 8GB can be expanded with a micro SD card of up to 32GB in size. It also includes the latest Bluetooth 3.0 technology and wifi, allowing you to ditch the wires where possible.
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IngenuiTea
Tea connoisseurs take note. Adagio’s IngenuiTea portable teapot allows you to make loose leaf tea without having to mess about with strainers and stray loose leaves. Perfect for the office, the device will make you the perfect cup of tea without the mess or fuss. Simply fill it with your choice of tea and boiling water and, when you place it over your mug, a spring-loaded valve will drain the brewed tea into your cup.
The leaves – the really messy part – remain caught in the replaceable filter. It’s made of food-grade polycarbonate and holds about 473ml of liquid – enough for two cups of tea or a decent sized mug.
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