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RC FOOTBALL
It’s too cold to play outside and countless hours of winter television watching have left your eyes too dry to play video games. But don’t fret; you can still get your football fix with this ingenious £15 remote control game. With nothing more than a flat surface and a few batteries you can prove your prowess on the pitch, kicking your opponent into submission. Available at Marks & Spencer. www.mgae.com
SONY CYBER-SHOT U50
Available in three colours, the new Cyber-shot U50 features automated pre-flash metering, 15 seconds of video storage, and a 180-degree rotating lens that makes it easy to take self-portraits. The two-megapixel CCD lens ensures that photos come out crisp and bright, and a USB connection allows users to connect directly to the printer for immediate access to photos. Costs £229.99. Available at www.sonystyle-europe.com and retailers.
MINI MOVIES
Good-bye portable MP3 players; with the ZVUE, users can watch full-colour videos in the palms of their hands. Using MPEG 4 technology, a full-length feature film can easily fit onto a single memory card, with enough room left over for music and image files. With the ability to play almost any type of digital file, the ZVUE is a dream-come-true for portable media fanatics. Priced at £55, the gadget is cheaper than most of its music-only competitors. www.zvue.com
KICKERS SNICK
Forget about suede and slide into these new translucent blue shoes from Kickers. With a surface so shiny it would make even Elvis envious, the Snick combines fashion with functionality. The chic worn-leather uppers and cushioned rubber soles make these the perfect kicks for hobnobbing in the cocktail lounge or hiking across town. Available for £59.95 at Kickers’ flagship store in Reading and at River Island and Shuh stores and online shops.
STORM MYTHO
Show your valentine just how much you adore her with this lovely, ruby red watch from Storm. With a nod to the modish style of the '60s, the Mytho is set to melt hearts with its sleekly styled
face and trendy, translucent bangle design. She will love the Cupid- approved time piece’s luxurious look, and at only £59.99 you’ll have enough left over for the flowers, chocolates and fancy dinner she deserves. www.stormwatches.com
HEADPHONE HAT
As anyone who has sought to listen to their own soundtrack while racing down the ski slopes or trekking through the city on a cold night knows, sticking any old pair of headphones under a winter hat is about as comfortable as stuffing your head into a vice. Thankfully, the winter wear experts at Burton have devised the perfect solution–a cosy fleece hat that keeps ears warm while playing listeners’ favourite tunes from a discman or iPod. Costs £39.95. www.burton.com.
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