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Polaroid X720E
Home movies on the piste are what Polaroid’s X720E is all about, and we’re not just talking about the ropey VGA quality. The clue is in the name; the X720E can film in 720p HD quality, which ought to put your skiing technique into sharp focus. Looking every bit like a budget version of the…
Polaroid x800E
Coming to us in a fairly unpleasant ‘blazing yellow’ colour, this waterproof camera from instant favourite Polaroid is designed with extreme sports in mind. Those indulging in skiing, climbing, walking, snorkelling and ‘general travel’ appear to be its main targets, and its watertight design allows it not only to be rain-soaked and snow-dunked, but submerged…
Motorola Defy Plus smartphone
The original Motorola Defy turned heads by being a water- and dust-resistant Android smartphone in a standard sized chassis. It was a nice little smartphone, and Motorola had enough success with it to want to give it an update as the Motorola Defy Plus. Tough designThe revamped Motorola Defy Plus has a scratch resistant, Gorilla…
Ricoh PX
There are ‘travel’ cameras that would befit a rock climber, arctic explorer or deep-sea diver, but the Ricoh PX compact isn’t one of them. It’s not that it doesn’t do what it says on the tin, but this shockproof, waterproof and dust-proof camera isn’t in the same league as some rivals – and in some…
Kodak PlaySport Zx5
With the recent decision by Cisco to axe its previously market-leading Flip pocket camcorders, Kodak has been quick to rush into the breach. The company has upgraded last year’s PlaySport Zx3 to the Zx5, adding some new and improved features. While the Zx3 was waterproof up to 3m, the Zx5 further enhances its rugged appeal…
Pentax Optio WG-1
The Pentax WG-1 is one tough cookie of a compact. Its long, flat design and unusually shaped 59x116x29mm hull makes it a tad easier to carry around in a pocket than most so-called travel cameras. The latest in a long line of drop-proof cameras from Pentax, it’s made for adventure. The WG-1 is graced by…
Videotree Videospa
You have a TV in your living room, another in your home office and one in the bedroom, but you’re still in danger of missing important Dragon’s Den repeats while taking a bath or shower. What do you do? You sink a Videotree Videospa into the wall of your bathroom, of course. The concept of…
Etón Raptor
If you’re a lover of the outdoors, but you can’t bear to be cut off from your beloved gadgets, then along with your toughbook laptop and waterproof digital camera, we’d advise you to pack the extremely versatile Etón Raptor. At its heart, the Etón Raptor is a radio – large, chunky, rubberised and solar-powered –…
Swann OutbackCam
Swann has built itself a deserved reputation for affordable home security systems – but while these are undoubtedly effective, you wouldn’t normally call them ‘fun’ products. However, Swann’s new OutbackCam is clearly designed with two functions in mind, one of which is entirely for entertainment. This extremely clever bit of hardware is roughly the size…