Wacom Intuos4
Price: From €209
Buy: www.komplett.ie
We are always featuring new digital cameras here, but the thing is, what do you do with the images after you have taken them?
Well if you are of an artistic nature then a good investment is a tablet and Wacom ones are known for being very intuitive to use.
The Intuos4 is their latest offering, designed with the help and feedback of the people who use these on a regular basis.
They are great at allowing you to retouch photos using freehand and they give a much greater range of movement than that provided by the plain old mouse.
They come in various sizes, but the small version can be got online for just over €200.
Anyone who really loves their Photoshop editing ought to get one of these.
Canon 1000D
Price: €530
Buy: camera stores nationwide
We were a little hesitant about the 1000D – it’s an entry-level model, which can mean a lack of features. But the 1000D is as good as the 400D. It adds cool features such as Live View, which allows you to use the large 2.5 inch screen to preview photos, as you might with more compact digital cameras.
This works really well and there is an SD card slot instead of the old compact flash. With 10.1 megapixels it isnt shy on performance, and we really liked the new ISO button.
The camera does not take up much space in the kit bag, and the 18-55mm lens supplied is better than before, with an image stabiliser that cuts down on shake. This is a great little camera and the perfect start into digital SLRs.
TomTom Go730 Europe maps offer
Price €249.99
Buy: electrical retailers
Tom Tom users can buy European maps for the price of UK/Ireland versions until April 20th.
The Go730 is a device we have used extensively here in Motors Gadgets and it is child’s play to use and update. This one comes with maps of 31 European countries and offers Bluetooth hands-free calling, safety camera alerts and advanced lane guidance.
If you still get lost then you probably shouldn’t be allowed use scissors never mind a car.
Black & Decker In-car power source
Price: €48.79
Buy: Argos www.argos.ie
This portable power product can power and recharge personal electronics whilst on the move. The 100w power inverter is useful for people who are in their car regularly and often find themselves with flat phone and laptop batteries.
It converts the power from your vehicle battery into 230v household power. This will suit all electronic products from laptops and digital cameras to mobiles and Blackberries.