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Contigo Autoseal Kangaroo Bottle

€28

Some products you barely notice until they dont work properly. Water bottles fall into this category. The Contigo Autoseal Kangaroo Bottle is leak-proof and spill-proof, using the companys Autoseal push ’n’ sip lid system that seals the bottle. Its simple – push a button when you want to drink, and release when youre finished.

Thats not all. You can use the bottle to store small items, such as keys, some cash or cards, with a hidden compartment thats perfect for the gym or while youre out running.

Its also free of the controversial industrial chemical bisphenol A (BPA), and has a carabiner clip on the handle, so you can attach it to your bag.

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HTC Desire S

HTC have been hard at work lately. The Desire S is a streamlined version of its previous handsets, offering a more compact, easier to use Android phone. The optical trackball from its predecessor has been dumped, and it has an aluminium unibody design this time around.

On the inside, it has Snapdragons 1GHz processor, so it runs quickly enough.

Despite being compact, it comes with a 3.7-inch display that’s great for playing back your video content, which can be captured in high definition, too. Definitely a step up from the Desire.

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Metal Inkless Micropen

$38.99

Ever had the need to write upside down? How about under water?

You never know when the mood will strike. This compact pen is impressive, even if you don’t plan to use it in this manner. Its inkless, because it writes in metal.

Its almost smudge-free.

Best of all, youll never need to refill the ink or sharpen it, giving it a major advantage over regular writing implements.

The lead-based tip will leave a permanent mark – its probably best to keep it out of your mouth – and it comes with a keychain, so you can keep it close by.

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