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1. T-Mobile Vario III

This versatile mobile phone is the 21st Century equivalent of the Swiss Army knife; compact and pocketable but offering virtually every feature you could need. It combines the functions of a quad-band 3G phone, powerful pocket computer and GPS satellite system – the only penalty is its chunky size and 190g weight – double that of some mobiles.

However, the Vario III’s trump card is its slide out mini-keyboard and tilting screen, which means you can use it like a tiny laptop, with the screen automatically going from portrait to landscape mode. The QWERTY keyboard makes it fast and easy to bang out texts and emails. As the phone runs Windows Mobile 6 software it includes the latest pocket versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint as well as the internet browser Explorer. There’s also other software you can add, including sat-nav and games.

Additional phone facilities include cameras for taking still and moving video shots, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and a 1.8Mbps data-link for broadband-like internet connection.


2. Invisio G5 Bluetooth headset

Most Bluetooth headsets make you look like an extra out of Star Trek, but if you fancy something a bit more discreet the Invisio is perfect. Claiming to be the world’s smallest headset, the device is just 3.3cm long and weighs less than 6g.

Once paired up with your mobile phone, both earpiece and microphone sound quality are good, with no drop outs or echoes. The G5 fits inside the ear and uses a rubber clip to keep it in place so takes a bit of getting used to.

The headset comes with its own carrying case which doubles as a battery-powered portable charger.


3. Slingbox Pro

Ever wanted to be able to watch TV anywhere? With this clever device, you can. The Slingbox hooks up to your existing digital video recorder (DVR), such as a Sky+, Virgin or Freeview device, so you can see live or recorded TV programmes using any PC or Mac on your computer network.

It’s even possible to watch your telly on compatible mobile phones or handheld computers using either Wi-Fi or 3G mobile data links. Over a local computer network the picture and sound quality is excellent. Over the internet the quality isn’t quite as high but still very watchable as the system continually adapts the signal to make the most of the available data. The Pro version has four sets of inputs and is HD compatible, but there are cheaper versions that work with just one DVR, which are fine for most users.


4. Loc8tor Lite

Losing keys, handbag or phone can cost endless hours of lost time and unnecessary frustration. The Loc8tor might be the answer – it’s a mini tracking device that can help find an item using radio signals sent between the special handset and a tiny tag. The system has a range of up to 122m, though it can be less indoors or when the line of sight is blocked.

It helps you pinpoint a tag attached to a lost item using a combination of bleeps and flashing lights and works remarkably well – we were able to find keys hidden in a room three floors up. The slim handset slips easily into a pocket. The pack includes two tags. Other, pricier versions of the Loc8tor use a larger handset but have an increased range of up to 183m as well as the option to set a distance alarm. The top Plus model also has a built-in panic button on one of the tags – great for monitoring children.

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