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Gorillapod Switchback

€57

You have to love the people at Gorillapod. Not only have they come up with a useful stand for your digital camera or video camera, they have also built it in to other devices – such as this nifty lamp.

The Gorillapod Switchback is not only a compact table lamp, but it also transforms into a head torch. As a table lamp, it has the familiar Gorillapod stand, five LED array with six brightness settings and a diffuser.

The LED array is removable, turning the lamp into a head torch that allows you to light up whatever is in your path. It is powered by two AA batteries that will give you light for up to 72 hours.

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TomTom Smart 20

From €139.99

Sat nav may be one of the devices that mobile phones have, to some extent, replaced, but they’re not going away just yet. TomTom’s latest line of Smart sat nav devices are designed to make it easy for beginners to get going with the devices. Larger touch screen, simpler operation and improved user interfaces are all features. It even has an orientation sensor that will automatically flip the screen 18 degrees for you.

It charges via a micro USB cable, and even has room for a micro SD card to expand the storage on the device. The mount is built into the Start, simply flipping out when you need to attach it to a window or dash.

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Jonas Damon’s Alarm Dock

€39.50

Have an iPhone? Then most likely you use it as an alarm clock. But if you yearn for the days when alarm clocks had a little more substance, Jonas Damon’s alarm dock may be for you. There is nothing too high-tech about it, but it will bring a little touch of sophistication to your bedside. Made from beech wood, the dock works with an app that will turn your iPhone into a flip clock.

You can even charge the phone while its in the dock, as it has an opening at the back to allow your power supply access to the phone.

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