SEA SCOOTER MK II: $299. Forget the flutterboard and ditch the lilo, it's time to pump up the aquatic action with the Sea Scooter. Packing a 130-watt motor, it can reach a top speed of 3.8km/h, making it fun for powering through pools and lakes. It has fingertip controls for
easy steering and its rechargeable battery gives 40 to 50 minutes of running time. Available from JayCar.
GREEN SCIENCE AMPHIBIAN ROVER: $29.95. You've just knocked over four bottles of fizzy drink - what next? How about burning off the sugar rush and helping the planet by slapping together an amphibious rover? Using four plastic bottles as wheels, this fun science kit creates a machine that's equally at home on land and water. Great for budding eco-scientists. Available from Ezibuy.
OPTIMUS 7Q: By LG, $899. LG's latest smart phone combines performance, power and an exceptional level of personalisation. The Optimus 7Q has a 3.5-inch touch-display screen that slides away to reveal a QWERTY keyboard, 16GB of internal memory and a raft of features and programmes that would make some older PCs blush. One notable feature is the Augmented Reality ScanSearch, which allows for real-time searching of notable places (ATMs and restaurants, for example) within a 5km range of your current location. It can also synchronise directly with Xbox LIVE to transfer music, games and files. Available from mid-November. For more information, visit www.lge.co.nz
ARC MOUSE: By Microsoft, $89. Microsoft's Arc mouse combines form and function at a price that won't break the bank. A sleek silhouette and lightweight design make this mouse a stylish piece of computer peripheral. It has an innovative crescent-moon shape that allows it to fold shut by almost half, making it a great choice for portable computing. Available from leading electronic retailers.
152I FIXED-MOUNT GPS: By Garmin, $399.95. Take the mystery out of your nautical navigation with this handy GPS. With 500 named waypoints, 20 routes and a track plotter, it's a great gadget to keep you on track on the high seas. It also features a built-in antenna for easy installation. Check it out or order at www.100marine.co.nz
Top 5 gadgets: Sea Scooter MK II
SEA SCOOTER MK II: $299. Forget the flutterboard and ditch the lilo, it's time to pump up the aquatic action with the Sea Scooter. Packing a 130-watt motor, it can reach a top speed of 3.8km/h, making it fun for powering through pools and lakes. It has fingertip controls for
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