gadgets

smart toys for home and travel

words by Camilla Chafer

1. HP Pavilion tx2000 Notebook PC
With AMD dual core processors, this notebook is versatile. Input is via keyboard, handwriting with a pen or merely by sweeping a finger across the 30cm touch screen to access the controls. €924, www.hp.com
2. Kodak EasyShare Z1085IS Zoom
This digital camera is ready to keep up with high definition trends. A high performance 10 megapixel is combined with 5x optical zoom for sharp pictures and a 6.4cm LCD screen. Manual and automatic controls ensure ease of use for stills and video capture. €198, www.kodak.com
3. Intempo Portable/Internet radio
Access 6,000 stations worldwide, with music selected by genre or country, using its touch sensitive controls. Low power consumption gives up to 20 hours playback on its rechargeable battery. €198, www.intempodigital.com
4. LG Electronics PG60 plasma TV
As winner of the Consumer Electronics Show Best Innovations 2008 LG’s PG60 plasma TV has strong credentials. The 127cm HD screen has an invisible speaker system, which eliminates unsightly grills
From €1,600, www.lge.com
5. Sony Ericsson W760i phone
This music player/phone has space for up to 950 tracks (in eAAC+ format). Other features include downloading from the internet, stereo speakers 3.2 megapixel camera and built-in GPS. Price depending on contract, www.sonyericsson.com

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