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Top 5 gadgets: Microbe Soap Dispenser

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4 Feb, 2011 03:00 PM2 mins to read

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MICROBE SOAP DISPENSER: $24.95. You'll never forget to wash your hands with this cute, yet kind-of scary, soap dispenser. Microbes are wee nasties that set out to destroy cells and infect you with sickness. This cartoon-style close-up will be a constant reminder for you and your family that though you might not see them, these tiny terrors are out there to get you. Available from iwantthat.co.nz
EGG FRIDGE/WARMER: $299. Keep your kai nice and chilled wherever you go with this handy egg fridge/warmer. Great for picnics and camping, this stylish 15l chiller is an excellent addition to an outing's arsenal. Available from funkygifts.co.nz
HKS RACING CONTROLLER: By Interworks Unlimited, $94.99. Racing gamers that demand top performance from their equipment will be in heaven with the HKS Racing Controller. It packs full-range pressure sensors for precision control, a light-up numerical indicator to display real-time pressure being applied to brakes and accelerator and macro programmable buttons. Only for PlayStation 3 speed freaks. Available from firstgames.co.nz
OXYJET CENTRE: by Oral-B, $279.95. Your gnashers will never know what hit them with this high-tech tooth-cleaning system. The Oxyjet Centre utilises technology that mixes air and water to create "micro-bubbles" designed to attack plaque and bacteria. Don't worry if you don't want your cleaning too extreme, it has a setting that allows you to control the water pressure. Available from stoffels.co.nz
GYRO-RING CHATTER RINGS: $16.99. They're loud and annoying but they captivate kids like a singing dinosaur covered in sweets. It can only be the one-time fad. Just spin the beads and rotate the ring for them to spin faster and faster. A great present to give kids, provided you don't see them often and you'll be leaving in the next couple of hours. Suitable for ages 6 and up. Check out the chattering action at iqtoys.co.nz

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