CITRUS PEELER: by Evriholder, $6.99. Serious about your citrus? Then you may just find this tasty wee number to your liking. The Citrus Peeler makes light work of even the toughest orange, meaning no rind in your fingernails, no spilled juice on your clothes and no dropped slices. Check outthis practical peeler at Stevens.
KIDIKARAOKE: by VTech, $73.99. Kids and noise go together like Batman and Robin, All Blacks and world cups, Lady Gaga and being a bit odd. With that in mind, KidiKaraoke harnesses kids' noise-making ability and turns on one of 15 familiar tunes for them to sing along to. It also has an LCD screen with animations that change with the songs, a voice changer and volume control if your little rock star needs to turn it down a bit. Suitable for ages 3-6. Available from iqtoys.co.nz
LED LIGHT BULBS: by Philips, $24.95-$49.95. How many people does it take to change an LED light bulb? Well, I'm not sure, but what I do know is once you have one of Philips' new LED light bulbs up there, you won't have to get back up there for a while - this bright number lasts up to 25 times longer than an incandescent bulb. Another plus is that it uses only one-fifth of the energy and is compatible with most existing light fittings. In stores nationwide.
RETRO CLOCK AND WEATHERSTATION: $62.90. If you like classic curves and knowing what the weather is doing, then this is the gadget for you. Displaying the time, temperature and humidity, and housed in a retro-styled case inspired by classic cars - this is a very cool way to add spark to a spare room, garage or desk. This modern classic comes in red, black and silver, and is available from raptonline.co.nz
N9 SMARTPHONE: by Nokia, $999. Beautiful to look at and packing plenty of performance, Nokia's latest smartphone makes a statement. Notable features are its powerful 8MP camera, AMOLED display, scratch-resistant glass and sweet, curved design for easy use. It also comes loaded with a slew of handy apps. You can check out this beauty at Vodafone.
