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Top 5 gadgets: Apple Slicer

Lindsay Harvey
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23 Apr, 2011 04:00 PM2 mins to read

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APPLE SLICER: $74.95. Your apples won't know what hit them with this handy slicer. You can easily dice it up into regular and decorative pieces and remove the core simultaneously. Check it out at stoffels.co.nz
STIG ALARM CLOCK: $104.95. Help get your morning into top gear with the
Stig alarm clock. You can lift the visor of the mystery racer, sadly not to reveal his identity, but you do get the time. You can set the Top Gear theme tune to be your alarm and also project the time on to your ceiling or wall. Check it out at iwantthat.co.nz

2-WAY RADIO:
by Oricom, $79.90. Great for hiking, tramping and playing G.I. Joe outside, these 2-way radios are perfect for duos that love the outdoors. Designed to take the knocks, they have a range of up to 3km and have 40 channels. The kit includes a transmitter and a receiver. Available from Kathmandu.
LIFECAM STUDIO: by Microsoft, $159. If you can't be there in person, the next best thing is high definition. Packing a 1080p HD widescreen sensor and high-precision optics this is a fantastic way to keep in touch with friends and family. Available at selected retailers.

NETBOOK NS310:
by Samsung, $799. If how your computer looks is just as important as its performance, then Samsung's latest offering will get you drooling. A sleek design coupled with vivid colours makes this netbook demand people's attention. It's great for computing on the go with wireless connectivity and internet access through your smartphone. Available at selected retailers.

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