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WII FIT PLUS (€105)

WHEN IT launched last year, Nintendo’s Wii Fit was the must-have gadget. Imagine – a video game that not only debunked the myth of games creating couch potatoes, but that could also help you get fitter. And it was actually fun. But it’s been more than 18 months since Wii Fit was released in Europe and, in that time, a number of competitors have tried to outdo it. So now it’s time for the Wii Fit Plus. This brings in 15 new balance games and six strength-training and yoga exercises. You can set up your own continuous workout plans instead of having to choose each individual exercise as you go, and target specific areas of the body. A few extra features have been added: the game can now determine how many calories you burn and how much oxygen you use. It’s also got the backing of Britain’s NHS. www.nintendo.co.uk

SONY BRAVIA S57 (£379.99)

IT WAS only a matter of time before your TV became as varied as your mobile phone.

The Sony Bravia S57 series is a 19-inch LCD TV that taps into the current trend of technology as lifestyle accessories. The TV has been designed to match Sony’s other products, from Cyber-shot digital cameras to Vaio laptops, so you can co-ordinate your entire collection.

The 5.4kg television can do everything from display your photos, via a built-in USB port, to high-definition content from DVDs or other HD-ready sources.

In terms of technology, the S57 has some of the more advanced developments seen in larger Bravia TVs, such as Live Colour, to help improve colour and skin tones.

The S57 not only comes in different colours, but is portable enough to carry from room to room, so your TV goes wherever you need it. To help this along, the TV has a detachable carrying handle and stand. The S57 is available in silver, pink, metallic mocha and pale green.

www.sony.ie

TOM TOM GO I-90 (€599)

SAT NAV has become a normal way of life for drivers, with the removable devices a familiar sight in many cars.

The TomTom Go I-90 differs from the run-of-the-mill GPS device in a few ways.

First, it’s designed to be built in to the car but, instead of having to be factory installed, it uses the DIN slot – usually used for your stereo – which means that those who want in-built navigation can avail of it without changing their car.

Due for launch next month, the Go I-90 integrates with the radio speakers, useful for hands-free phone calls or even simply hearing the GPS a little better, and has built-in AM/FM radio support.

There’s the optional iPod support too, for playback and charging, and a USB connection for digital music players.

www.tomtom.com