1. Nokia 3110 Evolve phone
Eco gadgets are hot news and the Nokia 3110 Evolve phone is a prime example. Made from 50% recycled materials and delivered in a recycled box, it also has a ‘no overload’ charger so, even if you leave it plugged in, it won’t waste energy.
Around €112, www.europe-nokia.com

2. Asus EcoBook laptop
With a sustainable bamboo exterior and keyboard surround, and ‘green’ components, Asus’ forthcoming EcoBook may become the laptop of choice for style-conscious ecological types. Just what is under the lid wasn’t revealed at the time of writing, but if their Eee PC notebook is anything to go by, it will be an effective machine. Price to be announced, www.asus.com

3. Canon Digital IXUS 90 IS camera
Canon’s latest Digital IXUS 90 IS camera boasts a high-end 10 megapixels and 3x zoom. However, it’s the software extras that really sell it – there is blur-reducing motion detection technology and face detection technology that auto adjusts the settings, as well as 19 other modes and a long play setting for shooting video. €379, www.canon.com

4. Sony ICD-UX60 dictaphone
If you haven’t already thrown out your mini cassettes, the new range of Sony digital dictation machines might just tempt you. This mid-range model has 512MB of memory to record up to 144 hours, and USB key to ‘drag and drop’ files onto your computer. Around €100, shop.sonystyle-europe.com

5. LG Secret phone
Inside its super-slim, 11.8mm carbon fibre case, the LG Secret combines a touchscreen and a five megapixel camera with a range of photo and video features. It also allows you to open Microsoft documents and its pre-installed Google package gives you access to Google Maps and YouTube on the move.
Price dependant on contract, secret.lgmobile.com