Category: Gadgets and Tech

A couple of years back, Dualit introduced its retro DAB radio, which had the looks, but also carried a seriously hefty price tag. Thankfully, that price has been cut for the new Dualit Lite.

The look’s the same, even if some of the detailing is slightly different – a few extra knobs and a slightly larger overall shape seem to be the main cosmetic differences. Aside from that, there’s DAB and FM radio, a 6w speaker, kitchen timer, alarm clock, snooze button and battery/mains power.

And that price? A much more easier to swallow £85.

Find out more at the Dualit website

Some of you might remember the Panasonic RP-HTX7 retro headphones that we featured on Retro way back in 2006.

If you’re looking for the fantastic looks of those cans, but can’t quite stump up the cash, then these lookalikes from Fred Flare are worth a look. They feature the same chunky build, with a leather strap that gives it the retro feel.

These Stiloso Rojo headphones have a decent spec too, including an iPhone compatible adapter. They cost a very reasonable $50.

Find out more from the Fred Flare website

Regular readers will know we’re suckers for a nice wood finish on our gadgets, so we’re already sold on the newly-launched Vita Audio R4 tabletop audio system.

It’s not the cheapest audio system on the market, but it’s one of the more stylish and useful, offering a dock for your iPod, a CD/MP3/WMA disc player on the front, DAB/FM radio, alarm clock, USB port, a detachable RotoDial remote control and 80w of audio output. Not to mention that rather cool walnut finish.

You can pick one up for around £500 from early June. If wood isn’t your thing, a glossy white version is also available – for another £50.

Find out more at the Vita Audio website

A year ago, we featured a concept TV from Brionvega – the Brionvega Alpha – loving the style, but slightly aggrieved that the TV was just a concept. Well, guess what? You can now order the TV directly from the company.

Described as ‘the new generation of Brionvega’, it has a design based on the modernist classics of Le Corbusier and Breuer, featuring a 19-inch LCD screen sat within a chrome screen, a built-in DVD player (with audio playback option) and a chunky die-cast aluminium remote control every bit as stylish as the TV.

But there are downsides. Firstly, the TV has dated since its first showing – it isn’t HD-ready, but there is an option to get a digital tuner built in for extra cash. Take your pick from silver, black or the orange, with prices starting at 1,950 Euros, which is around £1,540.

Find out more at the Brionvega website