- The Vinidor range
- GrandCru multi-temperature wine cabinets
- Vinothek multi-temperature wine cabinets
- GrandCru wine storage cabinets
- Vinothek wine storage cabinets

If you have many different types of wine that need to be stored at different temperatures then the multi-temperature wine cabinets in both the GrandCru and Vinothek ranges are ideal, these cabinets are able to have different temperatures on different layers of the fridge thanks to the cleaver climate control system which has six different temperature zones. The upper zone can store red wine at a temperature of 18C and the lower zones can store your sparkling wine and champagne at a lower temperature that can be set at around 5C which is their optimum temperature making the multi-temperature wine cabinets convenient and easy to use.

In each range of Liebherr wine coolers and cabinets there are many sizes available which can hold anything from 12 bottles to 180, they can also be free standing, built into cabinets and also come available for counter tops. The GrandCru and Vinothek also come with a child proofing system that gives of a warning signal when the door is opened so you can keep prying hands away.

These wine cabinets are designed so you can store many bottles of your favourite wines and champagnes for the optimum amount of time ensuring freshness and quality when you open the bottle.

The Skinput armband also features a pico-projector that creates an image of a scrolling menu on the users arm or hand which can be navigated by tapping the skin. Check out the video below.

This sort of technology really opens the door to what we will be using in the future to control our mobile devices and could also be utilized by other sectors as well.

Visit the Skinput website for more information.

The next thing to think about is how fast you want you’re broadband to be and how much will you use it a month. Broadband speeds usually consist of speeds up to 2Mbps, 8Mbps, 10Mbps, 20Mbps and 24Mbps; if you will be using the connection for playing PC or console games online, or downloading movies and music a higher speed would be needed.

If you will only use your connection for a couple of hours a day for surfing the internet then either a 2Mbps or 8Mbps connection will suffice.

The speed of the broadband connection will be determined by a number of factors including the distance from your local telephone exchange, the type of modem you are using and your computers specification.

Making sure that you have enough download limit is also essential because if you go over it will start costing you money. Basic broadband packages have a download limit of 2GB which is ample for light internet users but if you download a lot of music or videos it is recommended that you choose a higher download limit (either 40GB or Unlimited).

Featuring the super fast 1Ghz Snapdragon processor, 576MB of RAM and a 3.7 inch OLED touchscreen, the HTC Desire should be great at surfing the internet and playing media files as well as allowing multiple applications to run at one time.

With similar styling to the Google Nexus One (also manufactured by HTC), the Desire features a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, a 3.5mm headphone socket for listening to media and 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity to surf the internet. GPS is also included as is Flash 10.1 support and of course with any Google Android device there is a plethora of other application to download from the marketplace.

It’s not the smallest device in the world measuring 119 x 60 x 11.9mm and weighing in at 135 grams, but it’s easily one of the fastest and feature ladened Android devices so far. HTC state that the Desire will be available from April onwards but there is no word on price yet.

The DMC-FT2’s case is reinforced with toughened glass, rubber padding and carbon fibre resins to provide an airtight body capable of working under extreme conditions. It features a 14.1 megapixel sensor for quality photos and is capable of recording video in High Definition.

Advanced image stabilisation and Intelligent Resolution technology combine to produce stunning pictures and videos, while the built-in 2.7 inch intelligent LCD gives you a great preview of your media. Pictures and videos are saved on to SD cards for easy transfer to a PC or television for a better view.

The Panasonic DMC-FT2 is great for any outdoor enthusiasts and will be available in yellow, orange and blue. Priced around £320 and shipping in March it’s not cheap, but its strong and sturdy exterior may temp the more adventurous types who need a rugged and tough camera.

ADSL

ADSL stands for Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line and provides faster data transfer through standard telephone lines than a conventional dial up modem. ADSL utilises frequencies not usually used by the telephone voice system, which normally consists of frequencies that a higher than human hearing. ADSL signals cannot travel very far from the telephone exchanges, so can only be used for short distances (less than 4 miles). ADSL modems allow a user to be on the internet and still receive phone calls at the same time.

Advantages of ADSL are that over 80% of the UK has access to ADSL networks, it is easy to install and internet and phone calls can be received at the same time. The only disadvantage is that the download speed is much faster than upload speed even on 20mbps+ connections.

Cable Broadband

If you live in an area that can receive cable television then you can also choose a cable broadband internet connection. Cable broadband usually requires a specialist modem, but most of the broadband providers supply them with their packages.

The advantages of cable broadband is that it is easy to install, can potentially provide the fastest connection speeds and is normally bundled with cable television packages. The main disadvantage of cable broadband is that it is only available in certain areas, normally in large towns and cities.

Satellite Broadband

Satellite broadband is normally a consideration for people who cannot receive any of the other two types of broadband. It is suitable for people who live in remote areas of the UK, but a specialised satellite dish must be installed.

The main advantage of satellite broadband is that it is available anyway in the UK, but is very expensive to install, so is normally used by people as a last resort.

Delivering excellent sound via the two full rang speakers and integrated subwoofer, the iTeufel Radio can be controlled with the bundled remote control which can also control your iPod allowing you to play, pause and skip through your songs from a distance. The alarm can be set up as a sound, radio station or your favourite iPod tune so you always get up on time.

Measuring just 34 x 14.5 x 16.5cm this radio alarm/iPod dock can be easily transported to any room in the house allowing you to enjoy your favourite radio/iPod songs wherever you are. An integrated 3.5mm headphone socket is also included if you want to listen alone.

The iTeufel Radio is available now from the Teufel website priced at £133.

This quad-band Smartphone runs Android OS, has a 3.7 inch toucscreen, an 8 megapixel camera and best of all a built-in projector. Samsung state that the Beam is capable of recording High Definition video up to 720p, which is great for capturing impromptu videos and showing them to your friends via the projector.

The Samsung Beam also features 3.5G and Wi-Fi connectivity as well as a multimedia player compatible with all common formats including Windows media and Divx. A 3.5mm headphone socket is built in and memory can be expanded up to 32GB via the microSD card slot.

The 8 megapixel camera has autofocus, smile and blink detection and Geo-tagging features and an LED flash. A front mounted VGA camera is also featured for video calling.

There is no word on when the Samsung I8520 Beam will be released or how much it will be, but expect it to create a lot of interest when it does become available.

If you don’t fancy drawing you own racetrack you can visit www.doodletrackcar.com and design and print your own racetrack which you can keep and add to whenever you want. The Doodle Track Car set includes 1 race car, a set of decals to customise your car, play mat and Doodle-Track marker pen.

Unfortunately Doodle Track Cars are only available in the US and Canada at the moment, but we’re hopeful that we will see them here in the UK in the near future.

Broadband Option 1 is BT’s standard broadband package and is ideal for casual users and families. As will all BT broadband packages, Option 1 provides connection speeds of up to 20Mbps and is available in either a 12 month or 18 month contract. The download limit is 10GB a month, which should be enough for casual users.

Bundled in with the package is 5 free email addresses, 250 Wi-Fi minutes a month and free evening and weekend calls with BT Broadband Talk. BT’s hugely popular BT Home Hub 2.0 is also included for free for a limited period.

BT Broadband Option 1 costs £7.99 for the first 3 months when you take out an 18 month contact and £15.99 thereafter. 12 month contracts cost £15.99 per month.