Travel Speakers For iPod

We can't all have beautiful ears. It's a sad fact of life. Mrs gadgetshop has beautiful ears; too beautiful, in fact, to be bespoiled by some unsightly white earphones produced by the ever-so-clever Mr Jobs. So she opts for a docking station and speakers, like all sensible people should. But she needs the full boot of our Volvo estate to cart her bass-bins around, so for our anniversary I bought her this nifty little contraption. Enabling her to unleash the full iPod sonic experience at her desk, in the kitchen or in her regular bath of asses milk, the travel speakers also pop handily in a rucksack for regular jaunts and can be powered-up in all manner of exciting spots. High fidelity is the name of the game with these little marvels. The latest digital amplifier technology and 2 x 29mm Neodymium microdrivers all see to that. So even when the Bach is on full blast, the speakers don't miss a beat. Super.
And with a full metre of quality cabling to play with, you can arrange your speakers for maximum aural effect. Designed to perform seamlessly with Mr Job's current 5GB to 60GB iPod range, there's also a handy auxiliary input to handle groovy hit parade-type sounds from laptops, other MP3 players and older, museum-piece iPods.
Specification
Dimensions: Height: 12.0cm Width: 3.0cm Depth: 5.0cm
Weight: 0.4Kg

Retro iPod Alarm Clock - black

Now wake up and listen. We know you weren't in Take That. You know you weren't in Take That. So in the event that you wake up singing Back for Good you can either (a) bury your head under the pillow or (b) invest in the sleek, black and really rather clever Retro iPod Alarm Clock.
It's a clock. It's a dock. It works superbly, irrespective of your taste in music. Synch it up to your iPod and, hey presto, it'll wake you up to your favourite tune from the Hit Parade, or your toppermost playlist, for that matter. And here's the even cleverer bit. As soon as you pop it in, it switches the iPod to clock mode and even starts charging it up while you're off in the land of nod.
And should the Sigue Sigue Sputnik emanating from the omni-directional speakers be a touch too loud for your delicate early-morning ear drums - and let's face it, there are times when even Roger Whittaker is too much for us - it even comes with that most retro of analogue features, a volume dial.
So, from hereon, on-time arrival at work is absolutely guaranteed. But whether it'll help you to sing in time is another matter entirely...
Features:
Wake up with your favourite music
Doubles as a charging dock for an iPod
Built-in 360° omni directional speakers
Alarm functiion with 9 minute snooze
AC adapter included
Not compatible with iPod Shuffle
Specification
Dimensions: Height: 14.0cm Width: 14.0cm Depth: 8.0cm
Weight: 0.5Kg

i-Bird

Now here's something worth getting in a flap about. The Silverlit i-Bird looks and flies just like a real bird, but with you controlling it.
Ready to fly straight from the box, the i-Bird is easy and rather joyous to control. With flapping wings, complete manoeuvrability, a stabilising tail and glowing eyes to boot, they're a dream to zoom indoors. Or take your i-Bird outside and have it befriend the local bird population. And don't be fooled by its innocent looks - this radio controlled bird is ultra tough and designed to survive all mannerisms of hard landings and collisions.
The remote acts multi-purposefully as the base station and charging unit, offering a rather jolly ten minutes flying time from a simple 20 minute charge. Simply pop it on and power it up for some flapping good fun.
Features:
Super wide infra red control.
Mimics bird flight.
Recharges through its transmitter.
Colours may vary.
Specification
Dimensions: Height: 10.0cm Width: 25.0cm Depth: 30.0cm
Weight: 0.1Kg
Batteries: Energizer Ultraplus - AA Battery
Age
8 years +

X-Twin R/C Jet

Designed and crafted for speed and maneuverability, the X-Twin Jet closely resembles the shape of the iconic F-14 Tomcat. Powered by two propeller motors, the jet is suited to outdoor flight and is controlled and charged through a handheld radio control unit.
The X-Twin Jet boasts a shell, engineered to withstand bumps and crashes for those who lose their nerve. It's also light - and so won't cause any damage if crashed inside. The body also conceals a high-grade rechargeable lithium battery giving it a longer flight time than most r/c planes of a similar size and enabling charging from the hand held radio control unit.
Features:
Superb flying indoors and outdoors
Dual-powered propeller driven flight
Responsive mid-flight control
Plane body built to withstand bumps and crashes
Charges via handheld radio control unit
30 minutes charge time gives 10 minutes flying time (approx.)
High-grade concealed lithium battery enables longer flight time
Colours may vary
Specification
Dimensions: Height: 5.0cm Width: 25.0cm Depth: 31.0cm
Weight: 0.4Kg
Batteries: Energizer Ultraplus - AA Battery

Micro Mosquito Radio Control Flying Toy

Women, listen up. When bored men can be a real pest. They get under your feet. And generally make life difficult when you need to get on. Although you may feel compelled to swat your homosapien nuisance about the head, we suggest handing him the Micro Mosquito instead. At just 20cm, the Micro Mosquito is the world's smallest and lightest 3-Channel indoor RC Helicopter. It looks and flies like a real mosquito - using cutting-edge micro-motor technology and patented dual-rotor design. It even has two bright green LED eyes which look great when it flies at night. As for its manoeuvrability and precision, we have only one word: exceptional. Indeed, it is astonishingly smooth to fly. It takes off and lands beautifully, and reverses and accelerates forward with effortlessly motion.
The controls are so outstanding, your man can even fly it straight out of the box, around the room, and then land it in the palm of his hand. However, a word of caution: once man comes in contact with the Micro Mosquito, he may turn into over-excitable boy. For that there is no cure.
Features
Lands in the palm of your hand
45 minute charge gives 10 minutes flight.
Suitable for ages 12 years+.
Specification
Dimensions: Height: 15.0cm Width: 15.0cm Depth: 15.0cm
Weight: 0.7Kg

R2D2 Projector

If you or a loved one has an unhealthy fascination for Star Wars, we suggest some therapy in the form of the R2-D2 Projector. It projects bright clear images onto walls and allows the afflicted patient to enjoy their Star Wars DVDs, games, and music in the confines of their ward.
You see, in the head of this R2-D2 there's an 80 inch projector - which can be moved left or right to suit the viewer. Whilst built into R2-D2's body there's an iPod dock, stereo speakers, and a DVD player - all controlled by the accompanying Millennium Falcon remote control, complete with Millennium Falcon engine sounds.
There's also a memory card and USB stick slot for projecting Star Wars photos. And should the person be strapped to their bed (which can happen in extreme cases), R2-D2's body can be tilted so it's possible to project onto the ceiling.
Projector Information:
LCOS Display Panel
Brightness: 1800 Lumens
Resolution: 1024x768 XGA
2m (80") maximum projection size
Brightness: 1800 Lumens
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Features:
Fully controllable through Millenium Flacon remote control
Inbuilt DVD Player
iPod docking station
Memory card and USB memory slot
Built in stereo speaker system for stereo and surround sound
R2-D2 action and sound
To scale Millennium Falcon Remote Controller
Carry handle.
Compatible with memory cards: SD Memory Card, Memory Stick, SmartMedia, Multi Media Card
Compatible with the iPod 3rd generation: Mini and Photo iPods.
Stands over half a metre tall
Specification
Dimensions: Height: 52.0cm Width: 34.0cm Depth: 34.0cm
Weight: 10.0Kg

Digital Photo Frame Keyring

Now this is just getting silly. There was a time that a single rolled-up black and white photograph of one's ladyfriend, stuffed into one's military tunic or great-coat was all that a chap needed to be reminded of his true love. Now, as well as matching his-and-hers bathrobes, towels, tattoos and assorted partnership paraphernalia, one is now compelled to carry round multiple images of one's babe.
But where to store them? This is the stuff of confusion among post-modern men, metrosexual and otherwise. Now at last there is salvation with the invention of the digital photo frame keyring, an object of breathtaking beauty and oriental manufacturing precision.
A tiny 1.1-inch full colour LCD display panel linked to an in-built 4MB memory chip does the business, enabling an average of 56 pictures to be stored in complete safety and security, in a compact but bijou 96 x 64 pixel format. An in-built 3.7V lithium battery is all it needs to stay in tip-top form, while ever-faithful USB 1.1 technology takes care of the data transfer in a trice.
Manual or automatic slideshow? You choose. With a comprehensive set of control keys, it's easy to transform your pocket or purse into a miniature National Portrait Gallery, minus the portraits of Churchill, naturally.
Features
Compatible with Windows 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP
Includes USB cable and instruction manual
Specification
Dimensions: Height: 5.5cm Width: 4.5cm Depth: 2.0cm
Weight: 0.1Kg

MSN Web Cam Missile Launcher

Now this really is getting out of hand. In the good old days of micro computing, long before Tim Berners Lee (or 'Sir Tim' as we call him in these parts) invented the www, hooking up with your mates online actually involved placing one's telephone receiver in something called an acoustic coupling device.
This device was capable of converting the audible bleeps made by one's computer into something that could be sent down a telephone line (and received in the same way). Trouble is, it was about the size of a house brick.
Now, ofcourse, it's all MSN-this and Google-that, and it's all about the size of a pin-head. Quite out of the understanding of people who still know and care about what a Command Prompt is. So it comes as no surprise to us that the world of MSN messaging is becoming much more confrontational - with the engineering of a remotely controller missile launcher.
The missile launcher - attached to your computer by the wonder of USB connectivity and interfaced with MSN messaging - can be controlled by your buddy and guided into position courtesy of an in-built webcam. Genius. He (or she, let's not be sexist) can then unleash a holy terror in your bedroom, in the form of three foam missiles.You, ofcourse, can do the same in return, ensuring fully-compliant Mutually Assured Destruction.
And with that, an uneasy peace will descend on relations between you.

Action Camera

It is not wise to try to hold a camera whilst you are jumping out of a plane. Or skiing down a mountain. Or climbing the Grand Canyon. But, naturally, if you are doing those things you will, somehow, want to capture the moment. Action Camera is your answer. It is a tough, no-nonsense digital movie camera that attaches easily to a helmet, mast, harness, or handlebars. It has a 640x480 VGA CMOS sensor to record your incredible footage with incredible quality. You can then playback your adrenaline-fuelled antics on your PC or TV, or upload them to MySpace or YouTube. And if that is not enough, it also has an in-built SD card slot, so you can boost the existing 32MB of on-board memory up to 2GB.
Ah yes, it's water, dirt, rain, snow and shock proof too. Now, be off with you. Haven't you got a cliff face to scale?
Features
Easy to use LCD display
Handlebar grip
Helmet grip
Two touch-fastening straps
Silicon rubber head strap and silicon grease.
32MB built in memory
Features a built-in SD card slot
Specification
Dimensions: Height: 12.0cm Width: 3.0cm Depth: 3.0cm
Weight: 1.0Kg

USB Electronic Drum Kit

Modern life can put all sorts of unwanted pressures on a chap. There's the pressure of work, for instance. Or the pressures of a demanding little lady. Or the pressure of the Piccadilly Line at 8.50 on a Monday morning. Or the M42, for that matter. So it's not surprising that all sorts of chaps like nothing more than the thought of bashing one out.
Now, the clever types at Ion have taken bashing to new heights with the innovation of their bash-tabulous new USB Electronic Drum Kit, which, as the name amply suggests, plugs straight into the heart of one's PC to access no fewer than 200 different drum sounds, not to mention tutorials, games and even drum-along songs. Meanwhile advanced sample playback technology delivers high quality audio, as your PC delivers all the power and software control via a USB connection.
Never has exorcising the ghost of a former partner or boss been more stimulating or physically satisfying. With a whole suite of velocity sensitive pads and cymbals reacting with realism to your every blow - ensuring lifelike drum feel and response - there's no better feeling when bashing.
Fully adjustable - so even short people can use it - it's easy to install, lightweight and transportable, enabling you to access a whole new world of international bashing.
We can't promise you'll be Buddy Rich. But we can promise you'll feel buddy cool.
Features:
Adjustable drum rack
Easy to assemble, store and transport
Takes up less floor space
Velocity-sensitive true drum feel and response
Advanced sample-playback technology for high quality audio
Easy USB installation
USB connection provides power (no power outlets required)
Ideal for quick learning and skill development
Software includes realistic assignable drum sounds
Includes:
CD with PC-based tutorial program, application software, and music
Drumming game with three levels of difficulty
Easy to follow video tutorials
Fully adjustable. Measurements given as estimates.
Specification
Dimensions: Height: 100.0cm Width: 90.0cm Depth: 50.0cm
Weight: 10.5Kg

Block Rocker

You know what it's like when you want a truly block rockin' beat but the only beat available is from one's desktop iPod docking station. And that warbly, measly beat simply won't do. It's in situations like these - for a children's party, busking jaunt or sensory warfare against an unruly gang of spotty youths - that the Block Rocker is truly called for.
It's just like a conventional iPod docking station, except it's possessed of a monstrous amp and speaker combination in a heavy-duty, wheeled aluminium box, rendering it lethal in the wrong hands. Put it in the right hands, however, and it will happily dish-up high fidelity audio at a range of up to 150 feet. It's portable, too, needing no mains power. An internal rechargeable does the business, complete with a battery level indicator to indicate precisely how many blocks you may rock in its 12 hours of music pow-pow-power.
With separate inputs and level controls for iPod, microphone, musical instruments and CD players (or other audio devices) there's almost no limit to its scope. And, with enhanced bassiness for a bigger, richer sound, there's no limit to how good it'll make one sound.
But don't let it go to your head. The Block Rocker device comes complete with a pro-quality microphone that will give you a commanding presence in front of a crowd. Just remember that it's unlikely to be a crowd appreciative of your karaoke version of 'Wind Beneath My Wings'. You have been warned.
The Block Rocker iPod Speaker from Ion. Hot rockin' block rockin'. Not arf.
Features
Fully portable, with retractable telescopic handle and rollers for wheeling around
High-output powered mountable 2-way speaker system
Built-in rechargeable battery with level indicator lasts over 12 hours
Outputs high-fidelity sound to over 150 feet
Enhanced bass output creates a full, rich sound
Professional quality microphone included
Heavy-duty aluminum construction
1-3/8" PA speaker stand mountable
Includes:
iPod Dock integrated into speaker
iPod charging facility
Microphone
Rechargeable Internal battery (battery life: 12hrs from a single charge)
Inputs for connecting CD player, instruments and additional mic
5m cable included
Adjustable bass output
Inputs:
Integrated universal dock for iPod, iPod Mini or iPod Nano
Balanced XLR or 1/4" microphone
1/4" jack for guitar, keyboard, other instrument, or second microphone
RCA line level input for CD player, MP3 player, or other audio device
Specification
Dimensions: Height: 54.3cm Width: 36.5cm Depth: 46.5cm
Weight: 19.8Kg

U Cast - Pod Cast Kit

Not all of us have motormouth qualities. Nor have the ability to line up a disc and talk over the intro and right up to the vocal before shouting "That's all at the new all-hits 107.4 Beaver FM!" At gadgetshop HQ, we're happy to listen to Jeremy Vine without any desire to be him. Or sound like him, for that matter.
So now, rather than a course of cognitive behavioural therapy for people who want to become Jeremy Vine, the fiendishly clever chaps at Ion have invented a clever all-in-one podcasting gizmo that connects via USB to one's computer and turns your back bedroom into Radio 1's Live Lounge at the click of a mouse.
Now, Podcasting is no longer the domain of the broadcasters and newspapers. Armed with a bit of high technology - in the form of a high quality microphone (complete with desktop stand), a pair of headphones, some nifty editing software and a subscription to a hosting provider, you're all set to let the world hear your innermost thoughts, rants and raves, direct from the bowels of your PC. And may God help us all.
Making yourself heard has never been easier - and, with this hosting-inclusive package, there's even a ready way to access a mass audience around the globe, and commune with like-minded podcasters the world over. And all without a wireless radio set in sight.
Features:
USB microphone and stand
Audacity audio processing software
Free podcast hosting for 30 days
System Requirements:
PC running Windows XP or Vista / Mac running OSX or higher
USB1.1 port or higher
Sound card or integrated audio
Internet connection to upload your podcasts
Specification
Dimensions: Height: 12.0cm Width: 27.0cm Depth: 40.0cm
Weight: 2.2Kg

USB Desktop DJ Mixing Station

Now this really is rather smart. Smarter than smart, in fact. The USB Desktop Mixing station is the stuff of schoolboy dreams - where Pete Tong comes to play on the bridge of the Starship Enterprise.
Where ordinary MP3 playing DJ consoles merely enable one to play and cross-fade tracks from digital sources, this sublime USB-based iCUE mixing station goes not just one step beyond, but a whole light year further. Those ever-so-clever chaps and chapesses at Ion have conceived a fully professional digital audio hub, allowing the aspiring DJ-type not only to mix from PC using a familiar cross-fader, but with full scratching, pitch-shifting and beatmatching thrown in for good measure.
But that's only the half of it. Taking complete control of the music, this box of musical delights also enables one to sample and loop selected portions of a track and allows you to prefade tracks in your headphones - or should one say 'cans' - before playing it on to one's adoring public. And if that wasn't enough, one can even record one's two-channel mixed masterworks for one's aural pleasure at a later date.
There's even an advanced software-based EQ control to enable you to tune-up your skills then fine-tune your choons. All of which has us giving maximum respect to the laser here at gadgetshop HQ. Now God really is a DJ.
Features:
USB Control Surface
Bass, Mid and Treble ControlsProfessional Cue LE DJ Software
DJ-style crossfader
PFL buttons for DJ-style music previewing
Includes:
USB DJ Controller
Software CD
USB Cable
Quick Start User's Manual
DJ Software Features:
Scratching
Looping
Beat detection with waveform display
Automatic beat matching
EQ Control
Recording capability
Computer Requirements
PC running Windows XP or Vista
Sound card or integrated audio
One available USB 1.1 port or higher
Specification
Dimensions: Height: 12.5cm Width: 34.5cm Depth: 35.5cm
Weight: 2.0Kg

USB Turntable TTUSB

Get on down to the wick-a-wick-wicked sounds of the underground, as we believe they're called, with the formidable assistance of this highly dashing turntable enabling the conversion of one's fantastic plastic to the ubiquitous MP3 digital audio format via the wonder of USB.
With all the functionality of a set of decks that is well old-skool, so to speak, the TTUSB is a miniature silvery marvel that will elevate your old vinyl collection to the status of the very hippest downloads and make it fit for a new generation of portable music devices, daddy-o. It even connects to one's home stereo, if one hasn't taken it down to the tip yet.
It plugs. It plays. It works with 33 and 45, whatever that means. It's good for PCs and Macs. It's got an integrated switchable phone/line level RCA output cable. It's got a line input to enable one to digitise from other sources (such as old-fashioned cassette tape). And, when you're finished with Dancing on Ice for the evening and want to get back to some hardcore digitizing, it's even got adjustable anti-skate control for the perfect stereo balance. Guys and gals.
And if that's not enough, it even comes with a groovily kinked S-shaped tone arm. So now all you need to jack to Fleetwood Mac is a pile of unwarped black plastic discs, some viscose tank tops and a pair of headphones the size of Buckinghamshire. Bliss.
Features:
Included software quickly rips your vinyl collection directly to iTunes
Audacity software (PC/Mac) for advanced recording and editing
Plug & Play USB - No drivers needed!
Adjustable anti-skate control for increased stereo balancing
33 1/3 and 45 RPM
Records 78 RPM albums using included software
Switchable Phono/Line level RCA outputs (with integrated preamp)
1/8" stereo line input; digitize music from cassettes or other sources
Includes
Cartridge
Slip Mat
USB cable
Counterweight
45RPM adapter
Software CD
Computer Requirements
PC running XP or Vista
Mac running OS X 10.4* or higher
One available USB1.1 port or higher
Compatible with most standard operating system drivers
Specification
Dimensions: Height: 16.71cm Width: 43.58cm Depth: 51.48cm
Weight: 5.5Kg

Dragon Fly Radio Control Insectoid

Now this, we are particularly proud of. The world's first radio-controlled flying insect, the FlyTech Dragon Fly. Here, look at this: the FlyTech Dragon Fly has a dual-wing design, with no propellers. Translation: it flaps its wings exactly like a real dragonfly. This means it is incredibly aerobatic, in fact it hovers, glides, dives, and lands in much the same way as a real insect would. All you need is a flat surface from which it can take off. Of course, it has a huge advantage over other flying devices as well. Thanks to the FlyTech Dragonfly's ultra-light durable carbon fibre body it can be flown indoors or outdoors, easily absorbing the rough and tumble of both. Yes, yes we're getting to the control part. It is easily controlled with this, a two channel digital remote which dictates the Dragonfly's speed, direction and height, allowing you to perform stunts that other fixed wing devices are not capable of. Indeed, it is an aeronautical marvel. Just proceed with caution when using around the dog.
Features:
Light up LED eyes alert you to Dragonfly's status
Two skill levels - beginner and advanced
Ultra-light design protects home interiors
Remote control is also recharging base.
Wingspan: 16 inches (40 cm)
Power: Rechargeable lithium polymer battery
Flight time: Up to 10 minutes on a single charge
Battery requirements: 6 x AA batteries (not included)
Specification
Dimensions: Height: 7.0cm Width: 31.0cm Depth: 41.0cm
Weight: 0.9Kg
Batteries: Energizer Ultraplus - AA Battery

Robosapien 1

There's something eerily familiar about Robosapien 1 that gives the collywobbles to those of use at gadgetshop HQ who are conversant in these matters. It's not just the seven independent servo motors in this ground-breaking bi-ped robot that give it lifelike movement. Nor the fact that it's fully tactile and responds to objects in its field of vision. It's that Robosapien is, undoubtedly, the shape of things to come.
When NASA Mars rover scientist Mark Tilden and his cohort spent over $1 million developing a fully independent, walking, talking robot, they perfected an early form of BEAM technology in the process. BEAM - or Biology, Electronics, Aesthetics, Mechanics - is a new branch of robotics that models biological behaviour and seeks to replicate it in hard-wired robots, setting aside conventional (and clumsy) computer control.
Tilden's remarkable breakthrough not only renders Robosapien more lifelike, it enables him to perform over 80 complex actions on demand. With an independent right and left, Robosapien is designed to follow six different commands on each side, enabling a huge number of possible movement permutations, from high-fives to kung-fu actions, all governed by a fearsome remote master controller. The future, in no uncertain terms, is in your hands....
Features
Highly intelligent robot
Reacts to touch and responds to commands
Walks, kicks, picks up and throws objects
Performs an array of different Kung Fu and dance moves
Specification
Dimensions: Height: 35.0cm Width: 23.0cm Depth: 40.0cm
Weight: 3.0Kg
Batteries: 3 x AAA and 4 x D
Age
12 years +

Marvel Mighty Muggs - Spiderman

Mighty Muggs may look like their from another planet but believe us they're here, and they're available for a limited time only so don't leave it too late to start your collection.
Simply put Mighty Muggs are cartoon styled, vinyl Marvel characters standing 6" tall. They have no real purpose, but that's not the issue here - they're as collectable as it gets and are by some distance, the most striking Marvel figures we've ever seen.
Introducing Mighty Muggs Spiderman: Now here's a guy who makes tights look good! And for a spider, he's one cool cat. With a large character head and chunky body, this 'web'-ilicious wonder is armed only with his wit - and of course sheer sense of style.
Specification
Dimensions: Height: 15.0cm Width: 13.0cm Depth: 7.0cm
Weight: 0.282Kg

Marvel Mighty Muggs - Wolverine

Mighty Muggs may look like their from another planet but believe us they're here, and they're available for a limited time only so don't leave it too late to start your collection.
Simply put Mighty Muggs are cartoon styled, vinyl Marvel characters standing 6" tall. They have no real purpose, but that's not the issue here - they're as collectable as it gets and are by some distance, the most striking Marvel figures we've ever seen.
Introducing Mighty Muggs Wolverine: When it comes to fighting crime, this guy's an animal! This fierce fighter proudly flaunts his claw-like blades - and of course, a smattering of wolfish arm hair and a hint of five o'clock shadow.
Specification
Dimensions: Height: 15.0cm Width: 13.0cm Depth: 7.0cm
Weight: 0.282Kg