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Aqua Note Waterproof MP3 Player

€64

Waterproof electronics may seem like overkill if all you want to do is a bit of light jogging, but things can get a bit humid – and moisture and electronics are never a good mix.

The Aqua Note Waterproof MP3 Player is designed to deal with everything from a bit of rain or sweat to listening to music under three metres of water. The device is a headset with built in music player, which means there’s no need for extra headphones to deal with. There is 2GBytes of memory built in and it supports both MP3 and WMA files.

The built-in rechargeable battery lasts for about 10 hours.

firebox.com

Speakal iKurve dock

$90

APPLES PRODUCTS are built around a combination of style with good hardware, so it makes sense that you would choose a docking system for the devices that adopt similar principles. Speakal’s iKurve system certainly stands out from the crowd. The futuristic looking dock has four levels of ambient light effects. The dock not only has a universal cradle for the iPhone 4S and earlier and various iPods, but it will also connect to MP3 Players, TVs and consoles, making it somewhat of an all-rounder. It has a built-in digital amplifier that delivers 20 watts of sound and the iKurve also charges your iOS device at the same time.

Speakal.com

F1 Wireless Gamepad Ferrari 150° Italia Alonso Edition

£35

IF YOU want your games accessories with a bit of pedigree and exclusivity, the F1 Wireless Gamepad Ferrari 150° Italia Alonso Edition could be what you’re looking for. Made by Thrustmaster, it is compatible with the PS3 and the PC and can be programmed for each gamer’s preferences.

It has an optical wheel with a 90-degree rotation angle, auto- centring feature and two triggers, along with analogue sticks and several buttons. Not only is each one numbered but it is also signed by Fernando Alonso himself.

Thrustmaster.com