The Scosche Rhythm is the world’s first lightweight, pulse monitor that attaches to your forearm. Via Bluetooth technology, the device can be controlled wirelessly through a smartphone or tablet application, allowing the user to manage their pulse, calories burned, distance, speed and pace through it’s free downloadable app. The Rhythm also allows it user to have their own personalised home page, route mapping and work out summary that is tailored to its user’s workout schedule. Additionally the Rhythm also streams music wirelessly whilst you work out. The Scosche Rhythm is available in yellow or pink.
HomeMonitor allows you to never miss a thing. HomeMonitor is a Wi-Fi camera that can be positioned anywhere around a house that lets users know what’s happening. It’s a new breed of smart home devices that are easy to use and install, and users can control through a computer, tablet or smartphone. The price includes seven days free cloud storage for video clips through the users’ online HomeMonitor account.
The Canon EOS 1100D DSLR is perfect if you’ve got a budding photographer on your Christmas list. Its 14-bit DIGIC 4 image processor makes it ideal for taking images in low light or without the use of a flash. Features include a 2.7″ LCD display, 12.2 MP image quality, HD video capture and the Wide-Area 9-Point AF system.
The Microsoft Surface Pro 2 is the latest Windows 8 tablet on the market and is billed a beast! Perfect for the family as you can set up multiple accounts which can be personalised. The Surface Pro 2 has all the functions of a laptop in the body of a tablet and you also get free Skype calling to more than 60 countries for one year.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 is billed as being ideal for all family entertainment and more. Features include a 10.1″ WXGA display, enhanced SoundAlive audio and 16Gb storage. The device also come with a 3.2MP and 1.3MP camera and runs on Google Anroid 4.2 (Jellybean).
Wikipad is one of the latest Android tablets on the market aimed at creating the best possible gaming experience. The Wikipad is a powerful 7″ Android tablet with a detachable gaming controller and it automatically updates to the latest OS in weeks. With a catalogue of 60+optimized games, plus thousands of touchscreen games available via the Google Play, Tegra Zone and PlayStation Mobile apps there’ll be lots to keep any gamer occupied. The Wikipad comes with three pre-loaded games (Hockey Nation, Shadow Gun, Dead Zone) and offers the full Google Play suit for music, email, videos, web, books etc. Features include HD display, 16GB memory (expandable via the SD slot) and it can be connected to the TV via an HDMI port, or via Google Chromecast.
The Nokia Lumia 1020 can be thought of as two pressies in one – a DSLR camera and a smartphone. With a whopping 41MP camera and Nokia’s PureView technology the 1020 allows you to capture more detail than the eye can see. Nokia’s optical image stabilisation also lets you capture crystal clear images even in low light.
Mutewatch has become a huge favourite amongst DJs due to the fact that it’s the world’s first hidden touchscreen watch. Other features include silent alarms and timers that vibrate against your wrist. The hidden touchscreen comes alive with either the touch of a finger or the simple flick of a wrist. Mutewatch is a solid band made of water resistant TPU and comes in a range of fashionable colours.
Nutz Pro headphones are the latest contender in the luxury headphones market. These stylish on-ear headphones weigh a mere 250g and are the lightest on the market. Features include Pure EQ professional tuning, Kick Bass pure balanced sound along, a high-performance stainless steel flight case and a whopping 13 colours to choose from.
Why not make a fashion statement with these attractive portable speakers from Libratone? The speakers use PlayDirect technology which means that you don’t need to be near a Wi-Fi connection to get the party started. With a choice of eight changeable wool covers there’s something for everyone’s taste.
(The Libratone Zipp is available from Apple with 1 cover for £329.99 or from John Lewis & Dixons Travel with 3 covers £369.99)
4k game system Nvidia GTX Titan Battlebox review by PING! MAgazine
With gaming reaching new heights, courtesy of Sony’s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One, it was only a matter of time before PCs entered the race. It was worth the wait, however, as Nvidia’s GTX Titan Battlebox proved to be an amazing experience, albeit it’s steep price. What sets the Battlebox apart is that it supports 4K graphics, whereas said consoles support only ultra-HD media, ruling out playing in 4K completely. At £3,900, the Battlebox comes in a suitably massive Cooler Master Cosmos 2 case (courtesy of PC Specialist), which is impressively built. The case includes sliding panels over all of the USB, Blu-ray, and hard drive ports. A latch secures the side panels, which in turn swing open upon pressing the said latch. The processor has a Corsair Liquid CPU cooler as well. Rubber leads link this cooler to fans at the top of the case, thus the entire system provides sufficient cooling for the machine. The Asus PQ321 (31.5” screen with 4K support) monitor is a symbiotic match for the Battlebox, providing excellent picture quality, brightness and fabulous viewing angles. The Battlebox handles 4K media files exceptionally well, thanks to its SSD and 32GB of RAM. This holds true for ultra-HD playback, since 4K Blu-rays aren’t in the market yet. It is also great for editing 4K files with Photoshop etc. To optimise your experience, you might as well go in for some decent Dolby 7.1 surround sound speakers. During intense gaming, however, the Cooler Master case gets a little loud in spite of having decent soundproofing. All in all, the Nvidia GTX Titan Battlebox is an acceptable purchase.
The Jaguar F-Type Coupe is the car that Jaguar promises to be their best so far. The new model was recently unveiled at a glittering event in LA at a remarkably low price of £85,000. It boasts a 550bhp, with the all new ‘nifty brake’ technology. The starting price of an F-Type Coupe is about £51,235, and goes all the way up to £85,000. Jaguar plans to start delivering the coupe in early 2014, so customers are advised to start booking immediately without further delay.
Aesthetically the convertible is very generic and slightly bland although it sports attractive rear lights. The trailing edge of the car hinges at the top, unlike the C-X16 Concept. The most appealing point remains the pricing, as compared to the very similar V6-engined convertibles, it costs much less. On the negative side, the car disappoints with the lack of available boot space.
Its smart ‘Torque Vectoring’ applies brakes automatically if it assesses that the car is over speeding. This is the second generation version of Jaguar’s electronic ‘Active Differential’ which analyses road conditions to adjust torque for each wheel.
This Jaguar has a lightweight aluminium body that helps in keeping its weight down. It is a tough car having rigidity of about 33,000 Nm per degree.
Some of the noted cabin features include:
A touchscreen navigation system
Bluetooth connectivity
Option for an active exhaust
Superb sound system from Meridian
It can rightly be said that the new Jaguar F-Type Coupe is an amazing combination of good looks and high-end technology.
