Ever fancied giving your child a dark lord makeover? No? I think you might be on the wrong website. Those of you who want your little one to embrace the dorkside and take over the universe might want to grab this Darth Vader suit from IWOOT. Available in newborn, infant, and toddler sizes, … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Vax Kone
Let's face it, if you're buying the Vax Kone handheld vacuum cleaner, you're not buying it because you think it might be have the best suckage on the market, or because you suspect it of being capable of great multi-surface cleaning action: you're buying it because you think it looks all pretty and … [Read more...]
Geek Chic: Glasses
What do Fearne Cotton, Nicole Kidman, and designer Erdem Moralioglu have in common? They all have an appreciation for the 'geek chic' glasses trend, in particular the too-cool-for-school black rimmed variety. The glasses, reminiscent of the style Buddy Holly became famous for, are the new … [Read more...]
Diet friendly appliances
I seem to have spent the last few months making half hearted promises to myself that I will lose that stone that's crept on, and I will start eating more fruit and vegetables and less chocolate and wine. Maybe what I need is a few appliances that will seduce me into improving my diet without … [Read more...]
Faboulous Fridges
For years, I thought fridges were pretty uninspiring. Sure, they're full of delicious food and drink, but they also tend to veer towards the usual dull white colour with little attention to design and detail. Then Smeg fridges came to my attention. Gorgeous retro looking fridges in a rainbow … [Read more...]
The new Apple iPod Nano 5G
It's that time of year when companies start to look towards Christmas and release the products they hope will be at the top of every wish list. The tech companies, in particular those that sell game consoles and compact entertainment systems, start to release details of their latest must have … [Read more...]
Bright and Beautiful Coffee Makers
Coffee machines, like so many products that fall into the 'small appliance' category, end up working brilliantly but looking a little, erm, dull. I want a coffee machine to stand out and bring a bit of style to the kitchen, not blend in with everything else. After all, this is an appliance … [Read more...]
Top 5 Netbooks
I've been crowing about the advantages of a netbook for almost a year now, ever since I got my dinky Dell Inspiron 9. My netbook goes everywhere with me. It is my lifeline for work, play and online shopping! When I originally bought my netbook, the market was still pretty new and the choices were … [Read more...]
Top touch screen phones
Touch screen phones have been dominating the mobile phone market for most of this year, and this isn't a trend that looks close to ending. The range is extensive, and varies depending on what you need from this essential gadget. So here's a round up of some of the best: You can't write a review … [Read more...]
Top 5 Netbook Cases
My Dell Inspiron 9 has become one of my essential gadgets, the gadget that goes everywhere with me. Its compact style and low weight means I can pop it in my handbag for long train journeys. Unfortunately, my bag is full of items that are the mortal enemy of a netbook. Nail files, liquid make up … [Read more...]










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