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Written
By : Wayne Brooker
December 2004
Up
To £500
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Burn
Some Rubber!
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| Mini
Moto - From I
Want One Of Those |
| £220.00
inc
VAT (Not
Reviewed By 3DVelocity) |
The
most beautiful mini-bike we've ever seen - electric-powered,
drum brakes, 16kph and maintenance free - heaven
on wheels.
We've looked at a host of mini electric bikes,
and none of them have come close to this one,
it looks good enough to eat*. If this isn't a
good excuse to go and get kitted up in loads of
leather, then we don't know what is. |
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A
Time To Share, Wirelessly!
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| Belkin
Wireless 11g (54Mbp) ADSL Modem + Router From
Scan.co.uk |
| £68.84
inc VAT - 3DV Rating 85% |
| Belkin
networking offers this one-box solution that lets
you share your ADSL Internet connection, files,
and peripherals, without cables. It combines two
essential networking functions in one innovative
productan ADSL Modem with a 4-port Wireless
Router. Operating at wireless speeds up to 54Mbps,
the ADSL Modem with Built- In Wireless Router
operates on the 802.11g wireless Ethernet standard.
This standard is backward-compatible, so you can
use it in combination with existing 802.11b Wi-Fi
networks. Your Modem-Router also features an integrated
4-port 10/100Base-Tx Ethernet switch so you can
connect your wired computers easily. Belkin makes
sharing files and peripherals, such as hard drives,
printers, CD-ROMs, and DVDs, easier than ever.
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The
Ultimate Athlon64 Motherboard?
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| DFI
LanParty UT NF3 250GB - From Scan.co.uk |
| £70.50
inc
VAT -
3DV Rating 90% |
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Keeping
the signature UV-reactive components on board,
the UT series aims to please with its rich feature
set and outstanding price per performance. Understanding
the needs for a versatile hardware platform,
this series caters to enthusiasts who are on
the cutting edge of technology while still wishing
to take advantage of mature standards the industry
currently offers.
Superb Overclocking and rock solid performance
make this THE Athlon 64 motherboard to
own.
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Big
Small Sound
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| Altec
InMotion
for iPod From EuroTech |
| £99.99
inc VAT - (Not
Reviewed By 3DVelocity) |
| The
InMotion is a tiny, ultra portable, battery operated
stereo system and is the first powered audio system
designed exclusively for the Apple iPod. By combining
revolutionary MaxxBass technology with a state
of the art Class D amplification system, InMotion
maximises its power output and delivers deep bass
without a subwoofer. |
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A
Case That Makes Waves
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| Thermaltake
Tsunami Dream- From Scan.co.uk |
| £82.00
inc
VAT Approx -
3DV Rating 90% |
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Quite
simply a beautiful case and a 3DVelocity favourite.
The ultra-light, all-aluminium Tsunami Dream
features:
- High
Efficient ventilation: Dual 12cm silent fan
in front & rear, 9cm fan on side panel
- Mirror
coating
- Transparent
X type side panel window
- Dual
USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 Firewire, Audio & Speaker
ports
- Ultra
light: 6.0 kg (13.2 lbs)
- Lockable
safety side-panel
- Retractable
foot stand
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The
Sound Choice for Movies
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| Mercury
HT 5800R 5.1 Home Theater Speakers From Microland |
| £52.18
inc VAT - 3DV
Rating 80% |
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Model
No. HT 5800R. Real 5.1 Channel Surround Sound
with AC-S, DTS & THX. 5800W PMPO Sub-Woofer
System. 25 W RMS Per Channel-Satellite. 50 W
RMS Wooden Sub-Woofer. Magnetically Shielded
Speaker. With remote control.
We
were initially a touch disappointed with the
sound quality but take a little time experimenting
with placement and you can actually get some
surprisingly big sound without losing clarity
or letting the bass take over. At this price
they're a steal!
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See
the Big Picture!
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| Mega
Pro Game Projector - From Special
Reserve |
| £225.99
inc
VAT -
(Not
Reviewed By 3DVelocity) |
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This
is the Worlds first purpose built GAMES Consoles
Projector. Play all your favourite games or
DVDs in KING SIZE !!!!!!. It comes complete
with Universal S-Video/AV cable - connect to
PS2, Xbox, GameCube. Connect to your DVD or
VHS through S-Video or AV cable (not supplied).
Fully
remote control, plug and play. Features include:
Power Input : DC 12V 5A luminous flux :200-300
IM Brightness Uniformity: 75% Definition :480x234
Projection Dimension : 12-80 inch Projection
Distance :0.6-5.0m Best Projection Dimension.
48 inch Working Environment: 8 hour continuos
run with auto switch bulb life: On screen adjustment
via remote control of Volume/Contrast/Brightness.
Weight 950g. Screen not included
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A
Planet In Your Hands!
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| The
BioSphere - From Special
Reserve |
| £52.18
inc VAT - (Not
Reviewed By 3DVelocity) |
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The
Biosphere is an amazing world within a world
a totally sealed and self sustaining
mini ecosystem. Tested
by NASA aboard the space shuttle and space station
MIR, this incredible sphere contains shrimps,
gorgonian and shells and is much easier to look
after than normal household pet!
Ideal
to put on a desk to reduce stress or the perfect
alternative gift.
The
light triggers photosynthesis in the algae,
which produces the oxygen the shrimp need to
survive. The micro algae provide all the nutrients
the shrimp need and the micro bacteria eat the
waste, so the Biosphere is totally self-sufficient.
Any algae residue on the side of the sphere
can be easily cleaned with the magnet provided.
You
dont need to change the water or even
feed the shrimp, so they really are low maintenance.
With an average life span of three to five years,
all you need to do and sit back, relax and enjoy
watching them move among the shells and coral.
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The
World Is Yours
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| Magnetic
Floating Globe - From Special
Reserve |
| £99.95
inc
VAT -
(Not
Reviewed By 3DVelocity) |
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Who
needs an atlas when you can have a floating
globe? Using powerful magnets and electronics
to suspend itself in mid air, the awesome Magnetic
Globe defies both gravity and belief. Not only
does it float, it also rotates, so you can have
the world spinning on your desk!
Whether
you set it up on a desk at the office or at
home, this anti-gravity globe will have people
doing a double take and theyll soon be
mesmerised.
Bring
the eye-catching appeal of magnetic levitation
to life with the coolest desktop gadget around.
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Movies
on The Small Screen
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| Portable
Media Player - From Special
Reserve |
| £112.99
inc VAT - (Not
Reviewed By 3DVelocity) |
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Portable
Media Player- Mustek PVR-A1 MPEG 4 / DIVX Portable
Video Recorder & MP3 Player With2.5"
TFT Display
Format:
DVD
Innovative and multifunctional portable device:
TV recording in MPEG4 compatible format, video
playback, digital photo player, digital voice
recorder, MP3 player,
Internal memory - 32 MB
Memory expandable to 1 GB through Secure Digital
card (SD) and Multi Media Card (MMC) slot
USB portable disk & SD/MMC card reader
DPS function (direct connection to a DPS compatible
printer - no need for a PC)
2.5 " TFT LCD screen
Built in MP3 Player with digital sound effects
(Pop, Jazz, Classic, Bass, Rock)
Software Converter: Converting of multiple video
formats into MPEG 4 compatible formats
Pocket-size design for easy carrying
Rechargeable battery and power adapter
Audio Alarm
USB port, AV in, earphone jack, DC in
Supported Formats: ASF , JPEG , MP3 , WAV
Supports DPS (Direct Printing Service
Internal Memory - 32 MB
External Memory: Secure Digital (SD) and Multi
Media Card (MMC) slot
Outputs / Inputs: USB, AV input, earphone jack
& DC-in
Dimensions: 77 mm x 96 mm x 20 mm
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Preserve
The Moment Forever!
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| HP
Photosmart R507 - From PixMania |
| £156.00
inc
VAT -
(Review
Soon 3DV - Rating 90%) |
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Arm
yourself with one of a new breed of smart camera
this Christmas. The HP Photosmart R507 Digital
Camera comes with a 4.1 MegaPixel CCD, a 3x
optical zoom, 16 second slow shutter, panoramic
function and sleek aluminium case front.
Throw
in HP Photo Adviser, an in-camera technology
that analyses your photos and suggests how things
like exposure or focus could be improved, or
the worlds first In-Camera Red-Eye Removal
system, and you have a camera that's suited
to just about any member of the family, even
if they've had a drink or four!
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Get
The Inside Track On Your PC
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| Matrix
Orbital MX - From Kustom
PC |
| £75.00
inc VAT - 3DV
Rating 90% |
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Dont
let the imitations fool you. Get the original
and most advanced in PC Bay inserts. The MX2
series digital bay bus with advanced software
now allows you more control over your fans,
delivers fast speeds and clarity of information
like none other for all your cooling and quite
PC needs.
Plug
in a single USB cable and away you go! Purchase
the Internal USB cable accessory to give your
computer a clean and professional look! Now
you can monitor CPU temperatures, Hard Drive
space, control fans and LEDs. For the gaming
enthusiast, monitor frame rates per second.
For the music admirer, use Winamp 2 or 3 to
monitor your own personal music selection and
scroll through titles, or adjust the volume
with the 7-button keypad.
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Up
Close and Personal
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| QX5
Computer Microscope - From Xyramax |
| £79.99inc
VAT -
(Not
Reviewed By 3DVelocity) |
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This
is the newest incarnation of Digital Blue's
USB digital microscope. It enables you to take
pictures of things close up. Discover an intense
new view of the world with the Digital Blue*
QX5* Computer Microscope. Includes viewing and
creative editing software, Parent Quick Start
Guide, and lab supplies. Take the microscope
out of its base for close-up viewing and taking
snapshots of specimens. Magnify objects up to
200X and view them on your PC. Manipulate newfound
images on the PC with cool effects and paint
tools, then showcase your creations by making
time-lapse movies, slideshows, posters and stickers.
You can even e-mail your images to friends.
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Automated
Madness
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| Robosapien
- From Argos |
| £63.99
inc VAT - (Not
Reviewed By 3DVelocity) |
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It's
THE gadget to own this Christmas. For
the kid, or the big kid, who has everything,
Robosapien is a marvel of advanced electronics.
Makes Furby look like a stuffed toy!
- Robosapien,
a fusion of technology and personality.
- Designed
by a NASA scientist, Robosapien uses fluid,
biomechanical motion.
- Using
a programmable remote control, he walks, strikes,
throws, grabs, dances and speaks fluent 'caveman'.
- 67
programmable functions, plus Dance, Kung-fu
and cheeky demo modes.
- Requires
4 x D cell batteries for robot, 3 x AAA batteries
for remote control, not included.
- For
ages 6 years and over.
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The
Cutting Edge!
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| Gerber
- Multi-Plier 800 Legend - From Mini
Tools |
| £78.99inc
VAT -
3DV
Rating 90% (I Love Mine!) |
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Gerber's
Legend, is an entirely different kind of Multi-Plier.
Designed for the user who needs extreme wire
cutting ability, quick access to the components,
spring loaded plier handles, and a secure comfortable
grip, the new Multi-Plier 800 Legend is the
best of its kind.
Continuing
the tradition of innovation, the new Gerber
Legend is the first multi-function tool with
replaceable tungsten/cobalt carbide wire cutter
inserts. Much harder than any stainless steel,
the Legend wire cutter will cut through #2 hard
carbon steel fishhooks, 1/16" piano wire,
and 278lb stainless steel offshore fishing leader.
In the event of damage, the triangular cutter
can be rotated to a new edge with a Torx head
wrench.
All
components can be reached with out opening the
tool. The large knife blade and patented scissors
can even be opened with one hand. The spring-loaded
scissors cut all braided fishing lines, hemmed
denim, Cordura, and leather.
The
Multi-Plier 800 Legend also has Gerber's Patent
pending saw coupler, allowing the use of any
standard 2" jig saw blade.
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Take
a Cheque Mate?
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| Senator
Chess Computer- From Xyramax |
| £449.99
inc VAT - (Not
Reviewed By 3DVelocity) |
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The
Exclusive Senator is a superb all-wooden luxury
auto sensory board, with matching felted wooden
pieces. Suitable for beginners to the advanced
Chess player, this board is superbly crafted
and will make you the envy of all your Chess
playing counterparts!
Product Features
64 Playing Levels: Normal, Tournament, Speed
Chess, Fun, Infinite, Problem Solving, Training
Very strong program: ideal for advanced players.
Info mode: watch the computer as it thinks for
extra insight!
Hints given - ask the computer for a move suggestion!
200-move Take Back: opportunity to experiment!
All major openings and many famous grandmaster
moves stored.
Set up positions and problems for further study.
Plenty of variety on offer through the playing
mode options.
Option to play against a friend with
the computer as
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Time
To Be Different
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| Pin
Clock - From I
Want One Of Those |
| £78.99inc
VAT -
(Not
Reviewed By 3DVelocity) |
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Now
this really is a way cool clock. Its face is
made up of 3,000 pins, and it tells the time
by pushing forward selected pins to make the
relevant numbers in a neat, clean-cut, digital
style. Every time change is met with a deeply
satisfying clickety clonk as the pins retract
and are pushed out again to form the new number.
It's sad we know, but we spent far longer than
is healthy just watching for each time change,
it's rather mesmerising.
Customers
outside of the UK (or those who do not use 240V
power) please note you will need to buy an electrical
adaptor and transformer for this product. We
don't sell them, but fortunately these can be
bought very easily (and we're told, very cheaply)
from your local electrical store.
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Just
When You Thought It Was Safe.....
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| Thermaltake
Shark Case - From X-Case |
| £99.88
inc VAT - (Review
Follows Shortly) |
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New
from Thermaltake in silver or black - Shark
Full Tower Aluminium Case with clear EMI Shielded
side panel. Removable motherboard tray. Dual
12 cm fans in front & rear. Fits Tt liquid
cooling system (performance radiator with 12
cm fan) or any other specific brands. See -
through side panel with EMI shield. Security
lock in front bezel and side panel. Retractable
foot stand. Ultra light: 6.8 kg (14 lbs). A
new 3DV favourite?
- Removable
motherboard tray
- Dual
12 cm fans in front & rear
- Fits
Tt liquid cooling system (performance radiator
with 12 cm fan) or any other specific brands
- See
- through side panel with EMI shield
- Security
lock in front bezel and side panel
- Retractable
foot stand
- Ultra
light: 6.8 kg (14 lbs)
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Lose
Yourself
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| eTrex
GPS - From Amazon |
| £117.76
inc
VAT -
(Not
Reviewed By 3DVelocity) |
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The
eTrex takes the best features of a 12 parallel
channel GPS receiver and put them into a six
ounce package that is only four inches high
and two inches wide. The result is a unit that
will literally fit in the palm of your hand.
Besides
its small size, mariners and outdoorsmen will
likely notice the sleek design of the eTrex.
All buttons are located on either side of the
unit, allowing for simple, one-handed operation
that won't obstruct your view of the display.
In fact, the eTrex features only five operator
buttons for the ultimate in user-friendly design.
Thanks to its bright yellow case, the eTrex
will be hard to misplace and easy to find in
any boat or backpack. The eTrex is completely
waterproof so it can take an accidental splash
or dunk in the water and still continue to perform.
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Light
and Colour
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| Mathmos
Tuba - From Paramount
Zone |
| £77.95
inc VAT - (Review
Follows Shortly) |
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From
the Mathmos design studio comes a very cool
and unique light. It has two modes of operation
- A color faze through the entire spectrum or
alternatively, the Mathmos Tuba can be set to
react to music, cycling through a colour changing
sequence along with the "beat" or
your favourite tunes.
The
Tuba creates the illusion of not really knowing
whether the central space has depth or not.
What looks like a solid illuminated disc in
the center is actually a brightly illuminated
air space, enabling you to put your hand through
it.
Moving
your hand in front of the light will cause the
light to switch from faze mode to music mode.
There is also a music sensitivity adjustment
on the back of the Tuba light. Overall, it is
a truly magical object, that will bring an element
of fascination and class to any room.
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Music
On The Move
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| 20GB
Apple iPOD- From Scan |
| £222.08
inc
VAT -
(Not
Reviewed By 3DVelocity) |
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Still
the ultimate portable Music player. Make someone's
millennium with a 4th generation iPOD.
Battery
life Up to 8 hours(4)
Skip protection Up to 25 minutes
Display 1.67-inch (diagonal) grayscale LCD with
LED backlight 2-inch (diagonal) grayscale LCD
with LED backlight
Ports Dock connector, remote connector, stereo
minijack
Connectivity FireWire 400 and USB 2.0(3) through
dock connector
Charge time 3 hours (1-hour fast charge to 80%
capacity)
Audio support AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 (32
to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible, AIFF and WAV
Size 3.6 by 2.0 by 0.5 inches 4.1 by 2.4 by
0.62 inches 4.1 by 2.4 by 0.73 inches
Weight 3.6 ounces 5.6 ounces 6.2 ounces
Included software iTunes for Mac, iTunes for
Windows(5)
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Create
Your Own Nebula
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| Laserpod
- From Firebox |
| £59.95
inc VAT - (Review
Follows Shortly) |
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Remember
the nebulous, psychedelic sky from Flash Gordon?
(We're talking 'Gordon's Alive?' Flash, not
the rickety old B/W series). Well imagine looking
at it through a kaleidoscope from inside Jim
Morrison's altered state of mind and you'd begin
to understand the mesmerizing beauty of the
Laserpod.
Yes
indeed, light lovers; using the latest in laser,
LED and crystal optics, the incredible Laserpod
brings science and nature together to create
ever-changing organic light forms of profound
beauty. At least that's what it says on the
box. But in this case, we'd have to agree.
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