PETROL PUMP SPIRIT DISPENSER: $49.95. Holding one-litre of whatever tickles your fancy, this is a cool way to fuel up after a hard day. Simply unhook, squeeze the trigger and you're done. A cool gadget for those who like their bourbon served with a little style. Available from ezibuy.
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CHINOOK HELICOPTER: by Nikko RC, $279.99. If you're keen on flying but haven't got the funds to get your dream airborne, this remote-control Chinook Helicopter might be the next-best thing. Awesome for tackling any air-borne military operations at your local school field or park. It packs an advanced transmitter with displays of the helicopter's performance and an integrated LiPo battery allows for easy charging on the go. Suitable for ages 14 years up. Available from mightyape.co.nz
VIDEO GLASSES: $299. Why bother with a fixed screen when you can take your entertainment on the go with a pair of video glasses? Creating a 40-inch virtual screen, these glasses can handle a range of media from downloadable games and movies to eBooks and photos. It also has 2GB of internal memory to store your favourites, with an SD card slot for extra storage. Available from thedeal.co.nz
REAL ARCADE PRO.VX SA: by HORI, $399.99. This classic controller will take many Xbox 360 users down memory lane while playing their latest game. While it looks old school, it can emulate both direction pads and analog controls at a flick of a switch. It also has a USB connection and a jack for headphones. Sadly this 8-buttons of finger-mashing fun is only for Xbox 360. Available from firstgames.co.nz
N8 SMART PHONE: by Nokia, $999. The Nokia N8 smartphone has finally hit New Zealand shores. Operating on the Symbian platform, it packs a raft of features and cutting-edge connectivity that highlight just how high-tech it is. A few of its notables highlights are free global maps, voice-guided navigation, high definition pictures and video and the ability to easily manage all your social networks. If you're a after a new phone for 2011, this is well worth a look. Available from Vodafone now, with Telecom set to release it in the New Year.
