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AmpLamp – 70s-style light meets audio system

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If you're in the market for a big and chunk 70s-style lamp and an audio system, you can now have both in one package – the AmpLamp.

Yes, on first glance, this looks like a refugee from 1973, but it's actually a very modern piece of technology, packing in the light via the big shade and a couple of energy saving light bulbs and the sound from speakers house around those bulbs.

You can just volume, bass and 'spatial awareness' (presumably for surround-like sound) and hook up an iPod, MP3 player or other gadget via the rear connectors. Don't like the look? No problem – other styles are also available. Shame about the price really, which starts at £1,200. If that doesn't put you off, you can pick one up now at Harrods. See over for an image of the back panel.

Harrods website

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Categories / Design and Interiors, Gadgets and Tech

Re-Braun – Dieter Rams Audio 1 gets a modern makeover

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Regular readers will know of our love for all things Dieter Rams, including this modern interpretation of a classic – the Re-Braun.

Yes, this is the classic 1960s Audio 1, once packing a vinyl deck and radio, but thanks to Bootleg Objects, now equipped with a Wi-Fi connection for internet radio and MP3 streaming, along with two TFT displays for track info, a wireless speaker and remote control. All of that with the same 60s looks – even the controls have been adapted for the new functionality.

We would be all over but for one thing – the price of this makeover is around £12,000, not including the remote and speaker. Maybe one day. See over the page for another image.

Find out more at the Bootleg Objects website

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Categories / Gadgets and Tech, Homeware

50s Style Retro Wall Phone from Next

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It's no secret that vintage homewares are big business and retro reproductions continue to offer the same great looks at a fraction of the price. One of the best things about a retrospective on design is finding how much of the mundane items back then were truly wonderful in their styling.

That's undeniably true of this 50s Style Retro Wall Phone currently on sale at Next. Though the original was certainly not meant for the home, this reproduction provides a fantastic piece that will have any house-guest intrigued. The phone features a fully functioning coin system with a key-locking coinbox.

Get it from Next for £55.

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ViviCam 8027 retro compact camera

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Most of the retro compact cameras on the market are high-end, high-priced objects. That's not the case with the ViviCam 8027.

But despite that budget price tag, it's not a bad little thing, both in terms of 60s-like styling (loving the leather outer) and in specification. For your money, you get an 8.1 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom, anti-shake technology, red-eye removal a 2.4-inch LCD screen, SD card slot, VGA video recording and a rechargeable battery. Pretty much everything you need for some casual snapping.

And all for an expected price tag of just £70.

Find out more at the Vivitar website

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Infinity PHI 21 and PHI 51 space age speakers

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Your home speakers don't have to be large black boxes, they could pack that space age vibe – if you opted for the Infinity PHI 21 and PHI 51 space age speakers.

Newly-launched in the UK, the range includes large speakers for your home audio or cinema set-up or smaller units for shelves or for your computer. For the technical amongst you, all feature magnetically-shielded mid-range and high frequency drivers (for less distortion) and a powerful subwoofer for a hefty bass.

Unfortunately they also pack a hefty price tag, with the smaller PHI 21 speakers selling for around £600, while the larger PHI 52 go for £1,000.

Find out more at the Harman website

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Lomo x Colette special edition Diana F+ camera

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Yes, we know, another limited edition Lomo, but as this one packs a designer label, we just had to feature the Lomo x Colette special edition Diana F+ camera.

Yes, this one packs the name of the uber-trendy Parisian boutique (on the lens if you're looking for it), as well as a distinctive spotty blue and white top section. Aside from that, this is effectively a typical 60s-style Diana with oversized flash that takes colourful photos on 120 film.

And as a bonus, you get the newly-published The Dianalogues No. 1: Through A Woman’s Lens book, and the More True Tales & Short Stories hardback along with a designer box and a host of accessories to help you in your photographic endeavours. Only available from Lomo and Colette, it sells for around £89.

Find out more at the Lomography website