World’s Biggest Wii Display? February 20, 2007

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While some people have spent the last few months injuring relatives and smashing their TVS, others have been seeking the ultimate in Wii kicks.

Forget Wii lightsabers too, this is what we need: a friend that just happens to manage the local cinema. The camera-work is a little hokey to start but you can’t but be amazed by the sheer size of Wii bowling, tennis, golf and boxing on a 388in screen.

Yeah, a 388in screen. -Martin Lynch

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Nikon P5000 ‘Prosumer’ Digital Snapper February 20, 2007

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If you’re someone who thinks you’re better than your average digital camera user but not too arrogant, or rich enough, to deserve a professional digital camera, you may want to opt for something in the middle then.

This is the latest ‘prosumer’ offering from Nikon, the P5000. It will cost around £330 when it launches at the end of next month. It’s a 10MP snapper, which isn’t bad, with an optical zoom of 3.5x, which isn’t good. In fact, 3.5x is pathetic. Someone cynical would think that Nikon wants you to buy the optional lens attachments it’s marketing with this model.

There’s a 2.5in LCD and also an optical viewfinder for taking photos in very bright conditions. The new Mode dial allows you to choose from 16 different scene-optimised modes, seven movie modes, Anti-Shake mode and High-Sensitivity mode. The Vibration Reduction from its SLR cameras is also in-built. According to Nikon:

Angular velocity sensors measure camera movement, calculate the amount of compensation required, and the VR lens unit instantly adjusts position to offset camera shake.

Personally, I'd save a little bit harder and go for a proper digital SLR. Jump now for another pic.-Martin Lynch

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Luxury MP3 Player Just £2,000 February 20, 2007

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uber mp3.jpg Gresso is a Russian firm that makes very expensive gadgets, like last year’s gold and 200-year old African Blackwood phone. This time out, the company is pushing an MP3 player that comes in at a shade over £2,000.

Blackwood is in evidence again for the Symphonia range of MP3 players, which come embellished with pink or white gold. While not exactly ugly or cheap looking, I’m not sure they rate that kind of cash.

It’s small at 39 x 39 x 10.5mm, has an FM radio and 1GB of space. Hang on, a measly 1GB? Surely 4GB or more would have fitted? It’s not as if you’re not paying for it. -Martin Lynch

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