V.COOL GADGETS - Virgin Atlantic
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V.COOL GADGETS - Virgin Atlantic
£140 £155 [ RRP £265 ] TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE Probably the best-looking mini digital camera on the market, the Minox is a recreation of the original Leica from 1954, made to a scale of 1:3. Get past the looks, and it boasts a 1.5 inch colour monitor, Li-ion battery and SD slot with a capacity of up to 4GB, plus, a resolution of up to 5 million pixels (does not include flash). Compatible with… PCs and Macs, thanks to a USB connector, enclosed. Comes in an exclusive metal presentation box. EL115 [ RRP £205 ] SAVE £110 > Philips XL Arcitec Shaver < Minox Digital Camera £150 V.COOLGADGETS V.COOL GADGETS The Arcitec shavers feature Philips’ most advanced shaver design and latest high-end features, and the RQ1090 is the top dog. Stylish and compact, the flex-and-pivot action-head assembly unit offers a precision cutting system that shaves even the shortest hairs, plus a precision trimmer for moustache and side burns, as well as a host of other features. In fact, about the only thing the Philips RQ1090 doesn’t do is tell you how cool you look when you’ve finished with it (we suggest a wife or girlfriend for that task). Compatible with… your face, her lips. EL138 £50 [ RRP £65 ] SAVE £15 v PowerMonkey eXplorer It’s green, it’s ethical, it looks great and it’ll mean you never go without power again. The solar-powered PowerMonkey eXplorer will connect to your MP3 player, camera, mobile phone, PDA... pretty much anything that requires power on the go. Included is the Solar Slave, so you can harness the sun’s rays for best effect. Compatible with… almost anything; thanks to two USB connectors, one big, one small. EL130 SAVE £55 > Casio 10.1 MegaPixel Digital Camera with 1GB SD Card £30 Check this out. With a mega 10.1 megapixels, the new EXILIM EX-Z1080 offers truly convincing image resolution. Use highspeed continuous shooting to capture your subject in 16:9 format and admire the results on the large TFT colour display. The Face Detection function means that taking flawless shots is now easier than ever, AND, with the new YouTube™ Capture Mode, you can shoot movies for sensationally quick and easy broadcasting on YouTube™. With a stylish leather camera case and 1GB SD card included, why not start to experience the new EXILIM EX-Z1080 straight away. Compatible with… capturing the moment perfectly. TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE < Lifetrons Internet Phone EL 145 £23 [ RRP £34 ] SAVE £11 < Golfscope Rangefinder Attention golfers (or golfing widows, widowers, or orphans). The Golfscope Rangefinder has magnification and scale in yards and metres, which means you can work out how far away the ball is from the pin. You simply align the horizontal line on the finder against the bottom of the pole and read off the distance. Not forgetting to shout, “Fore!” of course. Compatible with… golf nuts. Introducing the world’s slimmest ever Internet phone from Lifetrons Switzerland. It boasts some great vital statistics with a thickness of just 7.5mm. Made from fashionable designer steel, its features include a handy recording option. Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, the simple plug and play lets you make Voice over Internet Prototype (VoIP) calls such as Skype, MSN Messenger or Yahoo to keep you in touch with clients, colleagues or family for free. Included are a travel pouch, USB retractable cable and an installation disk. Compatible with... Windows or Mac. Dimensions: 36.5 (W) x 123 mm (L) x 7.5 mm (H). EL148 BUYS The Lifetrons Skype phone gives new meaning to the word slim. This slip of an Internet phone will keep you connected and allow you to travel light anywhere on the planet. EL134 78 79 SAVE £5 [ RRP £105 ] < Philips/Swarovski Heart Pendant USB Memory Stick Suddenly, being a computer geek looks like a very sexy option. This USB stick is actually a heart pendant on a cord. It’s set with a hand-set Swarovski crystal so will look great as a pendant, but open it up and inside is a USB jack – your access to 1GB of memory. Gigabytes and high-glamour. Ladies, what more could you ask for? Compatible with… PCs, Macs and your neck. £35 V.COOLGADGETS V.COOLGADGETS £100 TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE > BlueFire Wireless SIM Card The world’s your oyster with the BlueFire SIM card – your passport to lower cost mobile calls worldwide. Save up to 80% on international calls with no contracts, connection or activation fees. Incoming calls are free virtually anywhere. Enjoy great features such as one global phone number, call forwarding, caller ID, voicemail, texts and call divert. Relax because customer support is available 24/7. The card includes $10.00 worth of initial talk time. Compatible with… jet-setting, pastures new, keeping in touch. EL126 AC267 £53 [ RRP £61 ] SAVE £32 £8 > Philips/Swarovski Space Earphones TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE < Walkie Talkie Set For some of that sweet, sweet music at home, in the office, sitting on the subway or relaxing at the beach, plug into luxurious comfort and ultimate style. Space is a totally discreet way to enjoy sound, with a sparkling Swarovski crystal encased in the silver metal of the in-ear, ear-bud earphones. A technological jewel and a fashion essential. This practical but stylish pair of walkie-talkies has eight channels with autoscan function, a range of 5km, monitor function, low-battery alert, auto-squelch function, electronic volume control and power-selection function. The pack also includes batteries. Over and out. Compatible with… walking and, er, talking. EL149 EL118 NOT PERMITED IN JAPAN / DUBAI BUYS Plug in and tune out of the rat race with a pair of mega-hip, jewelled Space Earphones. But keep an eye out for hordes of marauding fashionistas vying to get their mitts on those dazzling Swarovski crystals. £25 [ RRP £35 ] £90 [ RRP £110 ] SAVE £20 < Bang & Olufsen Earphones This special travel set from hi-fi artistes Bang & Olufsen provides superb sound quality and comes in a smart black leather pouch to boot. Compatible with... your ears. SAVE £10 > Philips Noise Cancelling Earphones Enjoy a quiet flight with the Philips SHN2500 noise-cancelling headphone set. These in-ear headphones actively reduce irritating background noise by up to 70%. They come with a choice of three cap sizes to ensure a perfect seal and comfortable fit. Have a pleasant and, most importantly, peaceful flight. EL146 EL045 80 81 V.COOLGADGETS V.FUN TOYS&GIFTS BUYS £45 [ RRP £50 ] BUYS The only drawback of the GEAR 4 StreetParty Size0 iPod speaker is that it’s so ultra-slender and light you might forget you’ve got it with you. Slim chance of getting stung for excess baggage with this little beauty. SAVE Pssst, listen up! Want to put a smile on someone’s face? What girl could resist this funky Punky Fish Pendant. She’ll be the envy of all her mates. £5 ^ Gear4 StreetParty Ultra Slim Speaker £11 TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE < Punky Fish Pendant and Chain Produced exclusively for airlines, this Punky Fish Pendant in brilliant pink is finished with pretty beads on a silvery necklace chain of 41cm in length with a 35mm extension. Ultra-trendy, it’s the perfect gift for fashion-conscious young ladies. Packed in a bright see-through Punky Fish envelope, it is guaranteed for 12 months, and sure to please. As the name suggests, the StreetParty Size0 is a super-slim stereo iPod speaker system designed for ultimate portability and superb sound. At only 16mm think and weighing just 300g, the StreetParty Size0 is extremely lightweight, includes a stylish carry case and can be powered by batteries or mains. (iPod not included). TS090 EL150 £14 TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE > Sterling Silver Kiddies Five Hearts Bracelet The perfect gift for a special little girl, this 925 sterling silver bracelet is adorned with five silver hearts. JC231 £20 [ RRP £25 ] £5 £10 TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE > Gear4 Airzone FM Transmitter < Make-Up Artist Sketch Book Look, no wires! The AirZone FM transmits tunes from your MP3 player to your car stereo via FM frequency, allowing you to listen to your favourite sounds in the comfort of your own car. AirZone FM also has six preset radio stations in its memory for quick and easy tuning. How cool is that? (iPod not included). If you’ve got a budding Bobbi Brown in your brood, then this jet-setting travel kit will no doubt prove a hit. The set includes: a Make-up Artist Guide Book that shows you what to use, and where to use it on different-shaped faces; a palette of colours, brushes and pencils; and a sketchbook to practise your make-up skills. (Make-up not to be used on the skin). EL147 82 SAVE TS085 83