Gizmos Give 'em a go
Stuff you didn't even know you wanted, until now... Check out the pick of our gadget reviews from recent issues of Flipside
Stunning spec and performance on a budget. It’s like Barnet signing Wayne Rooney
Published: 21 December 2011
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A snowboard jacket this pricey needs to be all-singing and all-slaloming, and the 2L Stagger certainly is.
Published: 21 December 2011
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Waterproof wireless speakers work up to 100m away from their transmitter/your MP3
Published: 29 December 2011
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Back support, spacious pockets and concealable rain cover make this pack versatile
Published: 21 December 2011
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The best eReader ever goes without 3G, keyboard and speech to slash price
Published: 21 December 2011
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Flashy lights shoot ambient colour around your room to match games and movies
Published: 21 December 2011
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Loud, in your face basketball-inspired tee from Nike’s Jordan range
Published: 21 December 2011
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Portable iPad piano learning system with light-up keys and app instructions
Published: 21 December 2011
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Super-light football boots with a big instep for added precision and power
Published: 21 December 2011
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Hard-as-nails but nicely styled d-lock. Not quite a match for Abus Granit X-Plus 54
Published: 21 December 2011
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Breathable, waterproof and grippy, these outdoor gloves are also eye-poppingly visible
Published: 21 December 2011
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60x zoom microscope clips onto your phone, and has lights, too
Published: 21 December 2011
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A close-fitting wicking hood with zippered hand pockets and a smoky vibe
Published: 21 December 2011
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Spinning USB-powered cat scratching mat turntable. Miaw-vellous
Published: 21 December 2011
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Omni-heat thermal dots keep you warm by reflecting your body heat back at you
Published: 21 December 2011
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Colourful wrist app has a touchscreen, but basic functions and a high price
Published: 21 December 2011
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What’s better than one of these burglar-fit beanies? Three, in different colours
Published: 21 December 2011
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Minimalist and lightweight on-ear headphones with phone mic. Bit pricey, though
Published: 21 December 2011
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Packed with pace-boosting tech, and made from recycled materials for the eco-conscious
Published: 21 December 2011
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OnLive is a potentially revolutionary new service that streams games from its servers to any screen: your TV or computer, and soon your tablet
Published: 16 November 2011
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Amazingly cheap touchscreen tablet, but it runs an old version of Android
Published: 16 November 2011
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Tricksy camping LED headtorch transforms into a portable lamp. Works up to 72 hours
Published: 16 November 2011
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Remote control indoor helicopter you can control with your iThing
Published: 16 November 2011
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12MP, waterproof to 3m and dustproof camera that auto-uploads to Facebook
Published: 16 November 2011
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Plastic portable DJ set-up, with excellent platters for spinning MP3s
Published: 16 November 2011
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Boost your iPhone 4 camera flash with this add-on dongle
Published: 16 November 2011
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MP3 boombox for dancers with extra bass, auto baffle mixing and tempo control
Published: 16 November 2011
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New, funky and bassier than usual Sony cans for DJs
Published: 16 November 2011
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Specialized’s entry-level road race bike. The Allez is mainly aimed at those wanting to clock up fast miles without racking up huge debts.
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Watch with over 80,000 combinations of strap, case, bezel and face custom-order colours.
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Futuristic ‘hubless’ skateboard. Tough initially, fun eventually
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‘Active’ noise-canceling headphones normally cost more. Great on the move
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Portable iPhone/iPod dock makes music sound better using its own app
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Well priced 10MP, 5x zoom camera. No rechargeable battery, though
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Console steering wheel you can hold in mid-air - cool, but arm-tiring
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HydraCoach tracks how much you drink and tells you when to glug more
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Legendary rugged off-road navigation GPS series, now even better
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