Top 5 Gadgets: Go Pro HD Hero 960

GO PRO HD HERO 960: $350. If the only thing you like more than going extreme is recording yourself going extreme, the GO Pro HD HERO is the camera for you. Simply mount it to your helmet and away you go. Capable of capturing the action in a variety of formats, it also packs exceptional audio recording and comes in a waterproof case. So if you're planning to go do something a little insane, be sensible and pick up one of these bad boys. Available from visionup.co.nz
XPERIA PLAY: by Sony Ericsson, $1099. Combining all the functions of the latest smartphones but also loaded with Sony gaming firepower, this is a powerhouse of a phone that gamers will love. Operating on the Android platform, it looks like a standard smartphone - until you slide out the panel containing the dual-analogue touchpad and those iconic PlayStation buttons. It comes pre-loaded with three games and a bevy of phone features. Available from Vodafone, Telecom and electronic retailers.
MICRO SYSTEM IPOD DOCK: by Philips. $129. Combining value, style and dynamic sound, this micro system is the best buddy your iPod could have. It comes with a remote, allows for up to 40 radio station presets, has an alarm function and charges a wide variety of iPods - enough to do any living room or bedside table proud. Available from selected electronic retailers.
ARCADE SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS: $29.99. They might not deliver the goods any better than standard salt and pepper shakers, but I dare you to find a way that's cooler. Inspired by 80s retro computer games, these space invader-esque Arcade Salt and Pepper shakers will add a sprinkling of geek chic to stylish dinner tables. Available from mightyape.co.nz
'MY OWN SAFE' TOY SAFE: $23.90. A fun way for littlies to look after their valuables, this toy safe mixes security with nifty features. It has an illuminated keypad, programmable pin and makes a cool creaking sound when opened. It also has a slot and pulls double-duty as a money box. Available in pink and blue, from Jaycar.