Tech to go

Smarter, slimmer, sexier and all the better for chatting, doodling and watching movies

words by Camilla Shafer

1. RAZR2 The Motorola RAZR2 is an updated version of their successful RAZR phone. Containing satellite reliant Rough Guide city maps with points of interest, the dark blue metal case is lighter, slimmer and stronger with a wider 5.6cm screen. Price dependant on contract www.motorola.com
2. Wacom Bamboo tablet If you like illustrating your work but would rather use something more sensitive than a mouse, try the Wacom Bamboo tablet and pen set. Connect via USB, then write or draw direct to your PC, laptop or Mac applications. €79.90, www.wacom-europe.com
3. iPhone We’ve all heard of the iPhone and now it’s finally making its way to Europe, so you can decide for yourself whether the hype is justified. This unique combination of the iconic iPod with a mobile phone has a touch screen display enabling you to tap a name or number in to make calls. There’s even a virtual keyboard for SMS and email. €371, plus contract, www.apple.com/iphone
4. Ety8 Earphones Do you hate not being able to hear the songs or voice recordings on your iPod because of noisy traffic? Try these Ety8 bluetooth sound-cancelling earphones. They’re wireless, have controls on the earphones themselves for volume, power, play and other functions and weigh a mere 14gm each. €286, www.store.apple.com
5. Archos Portable Media Player With a 17.8cm screen, the Archos 705 WiFi Portable Media Player is a great size for browsing online, downloading, recording and playing back online content and movies. Use the TV subscription guide to find and record programmes too. 80GB version €73, price for TV guide subscription on application www.archos.com