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Top 5 gadgets: Spykee WiFi Spy Robot

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19 Sep, 2010 04:00 PM2 mins to read

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SPYKEE WIFI SPY ROBOT: $569.99. Meccano's Spykee is any young robot lover's dream toy. This WiFi-operated robot has sound and light effects and can be operated anywhere in the world. It can play MP3s, be used as a webcam, take video surveillance and perform other tasks. You can create three different models from the 200-piece construction set. It's suitable for ages 7+ and comes out next month. Available from mightyape.co.nz
ORAL B STAGES POWER KIDS TOOTHBRUSH:, $14. Sometimes you need to call in the big guns to get little ones to brush their teeth. Disney favourites like Pooh, Cinderella and Lightning McQueen are some of the animated amigos that could just help you out. These brushes have a rotating head, are battery-powered and designed for kids' mouths. Available from Bond and Bond.

FLOATING DRINK COOLER:
$25. Enhance your pool time with this floating cooler that holds six cans or bottles. It comes with freezer block to keep them chilled. Don't get too hydrated, there's no word on floating toilets yet. Bob on down to hometoys.co.nz

SIDEWINDER X8 MOUSE:
$179. Microsoft has delivered one pimped out mouse with the Sidewinder X8. It has seven buttons, is wireless and uses a Bluetrack laser that lets it operate on pretty much anything. Plus it looks awesome. Great for gamers, computer users or just adding flair to your PC. For more information check out microsoft.co.nz

LOGITECH, G930 WIRELESS HEADSET:
$249.99. The impressive G930 is a very cool gaming accessory. These fully enclosed headphones can deliver 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound, are wireless and have programmable switches for easy volume and muting. They also come with software that lets you to do some neat stuff such as morphing your voice and freaking out other gamers. Available from leading electronic retailers.

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