The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Go for gold with these first place gadgets
In honour of the Olympic Games in Rio, Claire Spreadbury put these medal-worthy gizmos to the test
SNAP HAPPY
Nikon Coolpix S7000 Digital Camera, £149, Jessops, from www.jessops.com
We all know metallics are a great match for most outfits, and this gorgeously gold digi camera is a great investment for all those summer events.
With a 20x optical zoom, 16 megapixels and full HD movies, this slimline snapper has a lot to offer.
The vibration reduction technology ensures smooth shooting and the built-in Wi-Fi and NFC support means you can upload everything on social media at the click of a button.
PUT A RING ON IT
GPO Duchess Classic Vintage Telephone, £53.03, Amazon from www.amazon.co.uk
Got a period home in need of a touch of class? Look no further than this beautiful vintage phone.
Showcasing classic early 20th Century design, push-button dialling and a traditional curly cloth cord, all you need is a fabulous armchair and a close friend on the other end.
STAR IN A CAR
Nonda Zus 24K Gold Edition 2 Port 4.8A Smart Car Charger & Locator, £350, Mobile Fun from www.mobilefun.co.uk
How often do you find yourself wandering around a car park trying to find your car? Wander no more – by using this nifty device and an app on your phone, you can easily locate your wheels. Pricey, you say? Well yes, but it is real gold...
APP OF THE WEEK
IAAF, free, The App Store and Google Play.
If you’re an Olympics fan, you can keep up to date with the latest athletics results, news, stats and profiles with this official IAAF app.
POWER UP
Linearflux LithiumCard Pro Portable Micro USB Power Bank, £29.99 (reduced from £50), Mobile Fun from www.mobilefun.co.uk
Portable chargers have become a bit of a must-have, and an absolute necessity if you’re heading to a festival or campsite this summer.
This sleek little number claims to be the world’s fastest phone charger (providing 3,000mAh) and the built-in cables are really handy, too.
PRETTY AS A PICTURE
Selfie Light, £12.95 (reduced from £14.99), Prezzybox from www.prezzybox.com
Take the perfect selfie every time by clipping this tiny light on to your phone.
The 12 LED lights illuminate your face, making you look instantly gorgeous and can be charged up via USB.
All you need to do is say ‘Cheese!’ and you’ll have a winning picture in no time.
SUCK IT UP
World’s Most Expensive Vacuum Cleaner, £800,000, Firebox from www.firebox.com
If you’re ‘filthy’ rich, this might just be the ultimate gadget.
Billed as the world’s most expensive vacuum cleaner, this mean machine is plated in 24k gold and promises excellent performance, which is just as well, considering its cost.