A round-up of motors gadgets...
The Seecode Wheel
Price: €119 (€7.50 delivery)
Buy: micksgarage.ie
The Seecode Wheel is a Bluetooth kit that allows you to make and receive calls without taking your hands from the steering wheel.
It is a fully integrated hands-free device that secures to the steering wheel and is non-obtrusive.
It can be installed quickly and it comes with a high-power battery for long conversation and standby times and backlit LCD-Display. The position of the display, microphone, operating buttons and speakers allow fast call handling with good sound quality.
The Seecode Wheel links to your mobile phone book, has Caller ID and you can make or receive calls without touching your mobile phone or removing your hands from the wheel.
Gear4 CRG-200W
Price: €110
Buy: gear4store.com
Years ago, people had a teasmaid beside the bed, which would make two cups of tea in the morning. Here’s the modern equivalent, with iPods. The alarm clock allows users to dock both an iPod and iPhone at the same time.
Not only does this enable dual charge functionality, it gives the flexibility to set multiple alarms, with different music. As well as iPod or iPhone, its built-in FM radio with 30 programmable preset stations is also a wake-up option, or users can choose a simple buzzer. Other features include a dimmable LCD display and video out port for linking up to a bedroom TV, so you can watch iPhone movies from bed. It also has a line-in port to connect up other music players. Sadly, it can’t make tea.
Panasonic HDC-SD10 / TM10
Price:€649 / €679
Buy:Camera Centre, Conns and Pixels
At 227g, the HDC-SD10 and HDC-TM10 are the world’s lightest full high definition camcorders. They are packed full of technology – including a 16x optical zoom, touchscreen control, iA with AF tracking and Advanced OIS (optical image stabiliser).
They differ only in recording format – the SD10 records to SD/SDHC Memory Card, while the TM10 offers 8GB built-in memory and SD/SDHC memory card recording.
Recording is of high-quality, 1920×1080 full-HD images. The new Active mode also extends the hand-shake correction range, reducing the kind of hand-shake that often occurs when shooting while walking.
IOGEAR USB to VGA adaptor kit
Price: €180
Buy: tenzy.co.uk
The Wireless USB to VGA Kit is a simple-to-install solution to enable users to wirelessly add a high resolution VGA display to a PC, ideal for displaying content on a remote monitor or screen.
Wireless up to 30 feet, the USB to VGA Kit is ideal for taking advantage of increased online programme availability through tools such as the RTÉ Player. It is also perfect for presentations and demonstrations, saving the hassle of gathering around a small computer screen.
The kit also has the function of running a PC desktop with live TV, useful for browsing the internet alongside live television to check programme listings and relevant websites.