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Funkyfonic cassette speaker for your iPod and iPhone

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Actually, not just for your iPod and iPhone, the Funkyfonic cassette speaker will work with just about any gadget.

Not quite old school tech for new your new school gadget, the cassette is just a casing for a mini speaker – just plug it into a 3.5mm headphone socket and set the music free. Well, as long as it's loaded with 2x AA battieres.

Price? $22 to you.

Find out more at the Fred Flare website

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eBay watch: 1970s JVC Videosphere TV

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I suspect it's not had much interest as yet because of the digital switchover, but purely for reasons of design, the JVC Videosphere TV is worth a look.

To be honest, a digital box and it might live again (although you'll probably want to check that), but even if it doesn't, this is a stunner. The one here is in very good, original condition, even if age has led to a touch of yellowing of that ABS finish. It's even got both the base and hanging chain.

Price? As I write, it is at just £1. A steal for a design classic.

Find out more at the eBay website

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eBay watch: Philips 303 UFO portable record player by Patrice Dupont – with original box

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We have featured one of these before, but this Philips 303 UFO portable record player by Patrice Dupont is something special – it still has its original packaging.

This model dates back to the 1970s (as that space age look might give away) and comes with an iconic pedigree, having featured in the sought-after L'utopie Du Tout Plastique book/catalogue. But this is perhaps the finest example we've seen, described as 'almost new' in condition and with that carry case, which you'll have to look far and wide to find again.

Battery/mains-powered and good to play 33, 45 and 78 records, it's currently on eBay for £62, which is something of a steal. One to watch for sure.

Find out more at the eBay website

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eBay watch: Dieter Rams-designed Braun PC 3-SV turntable

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An iconic design and currently available for under £1 – the Dieter Rams-designed Braun PC 3-SV turntable.

Designed in 1959, the PC 3-SV is the turntable element of Rams' iconic SK 4 series. It's plinth-mounted, has all the vinyl speeds you will require and is apparently in 'fully working order' and 'excellent cosmetic condition', as well as being available on ebay right now at just 99 pence. Will it end on that? I suspect not, but it's worth a punt.

The seller also seems to specialise in Rams/Braun designs, so check out his other designs too for everything from heaters and fans through to coffee grinders and hair dryers.

Dieter Rams turntable on eBay

Categories / Gadgets and Tech

Lego Radio Alarm Clock now available in the UK

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We flagged this up when it was doing the trade shows a short while back, but now the Lego Radio Alarm Clock is available to buy in the UK.

Certain to brighten up your morning, it's an oversized Lego brick, complete with 'studs' that double as volume and tuning controls (the former also doubling as a snooze button). Not only that, this Lego gadget also offers up AM/FM radio, a 12/24-hour clock, an alarm function and the option of battery or mains power.

Looks good, does the job, what's not to like? Certainly not the price – it sells for a very reasonable £24.99.

Find out more at the Firebox website

Categories / Art and Photography, Gadgets and Tech

Lomography introduces the Lomo LC-A+ Gold camera – limited to just 130 worldwide

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Not the first time we've featured the classic Lomo LC-A+ and not the first time we've featured a special edition – but nothing as special as the newly-announced Lomo LC-A+ Gold.

First produced in the (then) Soviet Union in 1984, the camera was designed as a quality snapper for everyday photography, complete with the iconic Minitar 1 lens for vivid, wide angle images and auto exposure for great snaps in all light. Oh yes – it was the camera that started the Lomographic Society 25 years ago.

But less of the history, let's look at this gem of a version, which offers up 24 carat gold-leaf gilding, 'finest' brown leather wrapping, an original Russian Minitar lens, wooden casing,  a unique number and certification sheet guaranteeing its authenticity, two rolls of Lomography 800 Film in a golden tin and the 'Lomographiere' hardcover book. You can see all of that over the page, but if you want one right now, get a rush on as there's only  130 being made, selling for £460.

Find out more at the Lomography website

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