Pioneer BDP-51FD BluPrice: €449.99 Buy: avi.ie
If you want to really make the most of BluRay then you wont go too far wrong with this Pioneer unit.
The BDP- 51FD supports HDMI Deep Colour for a vast range of colour tones and exceptionally smooth transitions.
For audiophiles there is Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS-HD High Resolution and DTS-HD Master Audio, that ensure that you enjoy studio-class sound.
BDP-51FD can also deliver precise music CD playback via HDMI, using the specially developed Precision Quartz Lock System.
Cubo by Sonoro
Price: €199.99 Buy: avi.ie
It is often hard to strike a balance between buying an audio system that gives good sound but doesn’t take up too much space.
We’ve been trying the Cubo by Sonoro and it’s a great system. The device comes with a 3.5mm iPod/MP3 player connection, making music accessible from multiple sources.
We would prefer if it had an actual iPod dock, but it more than makes up for this with excellent sound – and its size makes it perfect for a bedside table (as it comes with an alarm), kitchen or home office.
Kelvin.23
Price: €25.80 (plus €8.40 shipping) Buy: firebox.com
Kelvin.23 is a frisky little palm-sized multi-tool that contains everything you need to take on DIY and minor jobs, like hanging up pictures, building those shelves, assembling flat-pack furniture and rebuilding civilisation after a devastating global war.
The Kelvin.23 packs in 16 different screwdrivers, a tape measure, hammer, level and even an LED for when you’re working in a tight hole.
This is some bloke’s idea of heaven.
Cigar Lighter Extension
Price: €13 (plus €12.90 shipping) Buy: pixmania.ie
If you’d like to be able to use your car’s cigar lighter port not only to light your cigarettes but also to recharge your mobile phone, then this extension adapter – with two power outlets – from Race Sport can serve all of your motoring/ charging/cigarette-lighting needs.
The best thing is, it looks just like an exhaust pipe, so it’ll fit in perfectly with your car’s interior. Daft – but we like it.