Compiled by CIARA O'BRIEN
Digital Video Memo, €33
POST-IT notes are so last century. These days, if you want to leave a message for your friends, family or colleagues, the Digital Video Memo is the way to go. The small magnet has a 1.5in LCD screen to display your message, a built-in camera to record it and a microphone.
There is enough space to record a 30-second video message. It can be recorded and played back at the touch of a button, so even those who are not exactly comfortable with technology can use it easily.
The battery recharges via USB and, once you’ve recorded your incredibly important message, a small LED light flashes to let people know there’s a new message.
You can put it on the fridge, your desk, a filing cabinet – anywhere that has a metal surface and will attract attention.
www.firebox.com
BassJump subwoofer, $80
LAPTOP SPEAKERS are functional but they rarely set new trends for audio quality. They’ll do in an emergency, but true audiophiles will want something richer.
Twelve South’s BassJump subwoofer will help redress the balance a little. This is one for MacBook users, designed specifically for Apple’s laptop range. It satisfies all the usual laptop requirements: compact, easy to use and fits in well with the overall MacBook “look”.
The BassJump is designed to work with your existing laptop speakers, promising to turn your MacBook into a mini-sound system. Powered by USB, the device keeps cable clutter to a minimum by using a single cable to deliver both power and sound. The custom software included will blend the sound from your built-in speakers with the output from the BassJump to boost your audio considerably. It even comes with its own neoprene case for carrying around.
http://twelvesouth.com
Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone, €79.95
IF YOU have an iPhone, chances are the battery is taking a regular battering. Using it for internet access, sending e-mail and as an MP3 player can take its toll on power, leaving you with very little spare battery for phone calls.
Mophie’s Juice Pack Air will help boost your iPhones battery life by up to double, while also providing some protection for your device.
The Juice Pack is essentially a hard shell case with a rechargeable battery pack inside.
It is available in three colours – white, black and a shade of purple – so you can match it with your iPhone if you wish.
The Juice Pack’s battery life is always drained first, and you can charge its battery and that of your iPhone simultaneously via USB.
It will also sync with iTunes when you have the Juice Pack attached.
www.mophie.com
