Gadgets
Gadget reviews: Honda, Tokyo Flash, Aesir
Honda VT750S Special Edition (approx £6,000)
Honda’s enduringly popular VT750S – both classic and retro styles – are now available in special editions, further refining machines well known for delivering an all-round driving experience. Both feature ‘Championship White’ body work and luxurious chrome-finished details. All riders will appreciate the light, confidence-inspiring handling.
Æ+Y Phone (approx £36,000)
Aesir’s Æ+Y ...
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Bespoke security
If you are tired of depending on bank working hours, if you would like to enjoy the freedom of having access to your valuables at any time that’s convenient for you, if you are searching for a sophisticated hideaway for your collection of watches or jewellery, then Stockinger safes can provide what you are looking for.
This is a new generation of safes that do not have to be hidden away. The combination of sleek, luxury design and polished handling of technology speaks for itself. Ea...
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Hi-tech travel
Apple TV (from £99)
This modest little box represents Apple’s latest foray into TV and it is expected that 2011 will be the year when the boundaries between conventional broadcasts and computing will be further obscured. Apple has taken a minimalistic approach to its design, which features HDMI and Ethernet ports, micro USB jack and optical audio hook-up for a distinctly unobtrusive device that is just 3.9sq inches. ATV is powered by the same technology as the...
Apple TV (from £99)
This modest little box represents Apple’s latest foray into TV and it is expected that 2011 will be the year when the boundaries between conventional broadcasts and computing will be further obscured. Apple has taken a…
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Power at your fingertips
In a world where time is a luxury and an increasingly sparce commodity, you often find the need to get work done on the go. A laptop is what you want, but what do you need to consider?
1) Weight – You travel frequently and do not want to lug around heavy gear.
2) Power – You need processing muscle that works quickly and can multi-task with ease.
3) Screen size – You need a laptop with a bit of real estate to comfortably read and compose documents and sur...
In a world where time is a luxury and an increasingly sparce commodity, you often find the need to get work done on the go. A laptop is what you want, but what do you need to consider?
1) Weight…
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Travel gadgets
Fuji Worldwide Plug Adapter
£17.95
This nifty gadget not only makes it incredibly easy to always have the right plug wherever you are in the world, it also has a couple of built-in USB ports so you can charge up your devices, i.e. while your computer is plugged in your phone or camera can charge at the same time.
www.fujifilm.co.uk
Asus EEE PC S101
£420.00
A stunnin...
Fuji Worldwide Plug Adapter
£17.95
This nifty gadget not only makes it incredibly easy to always have the right plug wherever you are in the world, it also has a couple of built-in USB ports so you can charge…
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Travel through time
Of all the collections past and present that comprise Vacheron Constantin’s vast portfolio, the Overseas Collection is the one that most encompasses their spirit of adventure and travel.
The overseas models embody the essence of the journey – they are made from enduring materials, however it is by using the knowledge and skills acquired by Vacheron Constantin’s watchmakers over 250 years that have allowed for its continued classic and innovative design. Vacheron Constantin is the...
Of all the collections past and present that comprise Vacheron Constantin’s vast portfolio, the Overseas Collection is the one that most encompasses their spirit of adventure and travel.
The overseas models embody the essence of the journey – they are…
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Travel gadget round up
Overboard Waterproof Cases
www.firebox.com
£14.95
These waterproof cases allow you to get that illusive shot of your brother hurtling off down a black run by mistake, or your otherhalf majestically falling off the surfboard, without the concern of ruining your smart little camera.
With a super safe seal and the versatility of different sized receptacles, the Overboard range caters for all your elec...
Overboard Waterproof Cases
www.firebox.com
£14.95
These waterproof cases allow you to get that illusive shot of your brother hurtling off down a black run by mistake, or your otherhalf majestically falling off the surfboard, without the concern of…
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Make time for yourself
The humble watch seems to be rather neglected of late. Mobile phones – something with which we can never leave the house – carry a perfectly adequate clock, seemingly negating the need for a timepiece worn on the wrist. Why wear one when you can check the time by removing the phone from your pocket? To think in this way is perhaps to miss the point of a watch; it’s an object that carries a purpose beyond the practical.
A watch is never solely functional, like a fine w...
The humble watch seems to be rather neglected of late. Mobile phones – something with which we can never leave the house – carry a perfectly adequate clock, seemingly negating the need for a timepiece worn on the wrist. Why…
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Time for you
Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is the oldest watchmaker in the world with over 250 years of uninterrupted history. Their manufacturing plant, designed by Swiss born French architect Bernard Tschumi, is located in the prestigious Plan-les-Ouates neighbourhood of Geneva, home to many of the finest watch & jewellery brands, surrounded by breathtaking views, close to Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps.
Among other crafts, such as enamelling, Vacheron Constantin are a specialist in th...
Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is the oldest watchmaker in the world with over 250 years of uninterrupted history. Their manufacturing plant, designed by Swiss born French architect Bernard Tschumi, is located in the prestigious Plan-les-Ouates neighbourhood of Geneva, home…
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Snap happy
1. Exilim Card EX-S10
www.exilim.co.uk, £136
Casio’s EXILIM series have the appearance of ‘wearable card cameras’ – digital cameras with a very slim form. The new EXILIM Card EX-S10 maintains all of the powerful functionality of previous developments in the line (high pixel count, zoom functionality, LCD monitor, photo functions, etc) but it also embodies a return to a stylish thin for...
1. Exilim Card EX-S10
www.exilim.co.uk, £136
Casio’s EXILIM series have the appearance of ‘wearable card cameras’ – digital cameras with a very slim form. The new EXILIM Card EX-S10 maintains all of the powerful functionality of previous developments…