Top 5 gadgets: Car Video Event Recorder

CAR VIDEO EVENT RECORDER: $299. Worried that the napkin diagram you've drawn out of a car prang won't hold up when insurance matters get down and dirty? Get the best eye witness you can - a Car Video Event Recorder. It automatically activates when the built-in 3-axis G sensor is triggered by a sudden change in wheel speed, or you can manually set it with a remote control. A great way to ensure your side of the story holds up - unless it's your fault of course. Available from Jaycar.
KID-TOUGH DIGITAL WATERPROOF CAMERA: by Fisher Price, $179.99. If you've got a young shutterbug on your hands but are terrified they're going to drop your expensive camera, then this durable camera is for you. The Kid-Tough Digital Waterproof Camera is built to take the knocks and come back for more. It has two-eye viewing, dual hand grips and big buttons making it easy for little hands to operate. It also has a colour LCD preview screen so impatient snappers can instantly check out their masterpieces. Suitable for ages between 3 and 6. For more information, check it out at fisherprice.com
THE BIGGEST LOSER CHALLENGE (WII): $59.90. Have you watched The Biggest Loser and thought, "I could do that"? Now you can prove it with The Biggest Loser Challenge for Nintendo Wii. Set at The Biggest Loser ranch, trainers from the show, Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels, put you through your paces, giving you a workout and nutritional schedule. A fun feature is that you can set it up to go up against a friend or family member to find out who the biggest loser really is. Available from leading game retailers.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTER (R800): by Logitech, $169.90. If you've presided over a PowerPoint presentation that looked more like a train wreck then a monthly cost analysis, you need the Professional Presenter. This allows you to wirelessly control your presentation from 30m away, has a green laser pointer and packs a vibration feature to give the user cues on when to move the show along. It won't make a boring presentation any more interesting - but at least your slides will be in time. Available at selected retailers.
SERIES 9 NETBOOK: by Samsung, $2999. Combining striking looks with performance, the Series 9 netbook is an excellent choice for stylish computing on the go. This super-slim netbook is encased in Duralumin, making it a computer that's built to last. Under the hood, it packs a bright, vivid viewing experience and optimised power and performance. Available at selected retailers.