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Top 5 gadgets: Penguin Mouse

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

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PENGUIN MOUSE: $26.99. If you're tired of your desk being a bland mess of nondescript stationery and run-of-the-mill computer gear, how about sprucing it up with this fun penguin mouse? Some may say it's just a standard mouse, but how many other computer peripherals let you play Happy Feet with them? Slide on down to funkykiwi.co.nz to check it out.
SH100: By Samsung, $399. Get your pictures online in record time with Samsung's SH100 camera. This Wi-Fi-enabled delight makes wirelessly transferring your favourite pics and HD videos a breeze. Loaded with features, it allows you to upload, email or back up straight from your camera to your computer. Available from leading electronic retailers.

TURTLE BEACH EAR FORCE P11 (PS3, PC):
By Turtle Beach, $114.99. When your gaming audio isn't cutting it and it's time to call in the big guns, you need ... Ear Force. Large, comfortable ear cups with a lightweight design mean you can enjoy crystal-clear sound for hours. It has two controls that allow you to set both the chat and game volumes to your preferred levels - an excellent way to talk trash online while enjoying quality gaming audio. Available from firstgames.co.nz
ELECTRONIC PEEP HOLE VIEWER: $249. Knock knock! Who's there? Guess? Guess who? Stuff that - get an Electronic Peep Hole Viewer and never be accosted by door-to-door salesmen again. It has a 2.5-inch LCD screen and a built-in distortion compensation feature so you can clearly see who's knocking on your door. Comes with an installation tool and AA batteries. Available from Jaycar.

PANIC BUTTON:
$11.90. Sometimes when it's all turning to custard, there's only one thing for it - PANIC! To let everyone know you're feeling the heat, or if you're just after a chuckle, slide it under a workmate's desk. Give it a push, count to five and wait for the alarm to start blaring. Available from raptonline.co.nz

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