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John Lewis Retro DAB radio

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We have featured specialist John Lewis-branded DAB radios in the past (the bedside DAB and the kitchen DAB to be specific), but the John Lewis Retro DAB radio is an all-rounder, complete with a budget price.

Retro by name and retro by design, an understated glossy case with metal grill, reminiscent of radios from a bygone age. But obviously with that very modern DAB digital radio reception, along with 20 presets, FM reception, a built-in clock and the option of battery or mains power.

Cheap enough at £29.95.

Find out more at the John Lewis website

Categories / Gadgets and Tech, Music

Nintendo NES cartridge harmonicas at Etsy

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Here's a great spot of recycling – using old game cartridges to make musical instruments – the work of NESharmonica.

As the name suggests, these are old Nintendo NES cartridges, but mixed with  a Hohner harmonica tuned to the key of E to produce the novelty instrument.  They even throw in some instructions and sheet music, plus the original circuit board that features the game. Well, you never know when nostalgia takes hold.

Take your pick from a variety of games (including the Zelda pictured here), with prices starting at $24.99.

NESharmonica at Etsy

Categories / Books, Design and Interiors, Gadgets and Tech

Phaidon Design Classics for the Apple iPad

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Way back in our formative years of 2006, we feature what's still a must-have series of books – the Phaidon Design Classics. Well, times change, as does technology, so in 2010 you can now pick up Phaidon Design Classics for the iPad.

It really does look stunning, almost (but not quite) tempting us into investing in Apple's much-hyped tablet. For your money, you get the history of (primarily) 20th century design, just about everything worth owning with 1,000 timeless designs in full colour from the giants of our age, all in chronological order and in this version, rendered stunningly in 3D.

If you've got an iPad (or plan on doing so soon), Phaidon is doing the book conversion for $19.99 initially. Or you can still opt for the traditional book set, which is priced at £100.

Phaidon Design Classics for iPad

Categories / eBay watch, Gadgets and Tech

eBay watch: 1970s Hanimex HRC 5020 8-track audio system

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The pictures certainly don't do this justice, but one thing is for sure – this Hanimex HRC 5020 8-track audio system looks like a retro bargain.

Dating back to the 70s (as you've probably guessed after seeing the presence of the 8-track slot), the Japanese-made system also offers an AM/FM radio receiver, an old school (flip numbers) digital clock with buzzer alarm and two matching separate speakers.

A touch of stylish space age design without the big price tag – it's currently on eBay for just £9.99.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Art and Photography, Gadgets and Tech

Polaroid 600 One camera by the Impossible Project now available

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Last year we mentioned that the classic Polaroid camera was making a comeback and indeed, it now has – as the Polaroid 600 One camera by the Impossible Project.

'Brand new and pimped to rock your analog world' says the maker, which is offering a limited edition designed by Paul Giambarba, complete with a pack of Polaroid 600 film to get you going with those instant snaps. Great packaging too, should you be pondering it for a gift. On the technical side, there's a focus free lens, built-in flash with auto-flash feature and a digital LCD display picture count.

The price is £135. But be quick, this is a limited reissue.

Find out more at the Impossible Project website

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Lego-style wireless computer mouse

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Not sure what it feels like on your hand, but this Lego-style wireless computer mouse will certainly look on your desk.

Shaped like the classic brick, a wireless, 800dpi optical mouse with left and right click buttons, a clickable scrolling wheel and good to use with both Windows-based PCs and Macs – just as long as you have a spare USB port.

Choose from red, white or blue, all selling for £19.99.

Find out more at the IWOOT website