Category: Gadgets and Tech

New meets old with the Fatman Wi-Tube – an old school valve-based audio system for your iPhone.

Looks alone sell it – those valves sat proudly on a curved base, complete with old school VU meter and some chrome detailing. But it's not all about the looks, you also get a wireless FatDock for accessing tunes from your iPhone (or iPod) and of course, that 'warm' valve-based audio, which adds a traditional warmth to your digital tunes, not to mention an output of 28w per channel.

Also included is a remote control, the option to synchronise tunes with your computer (via USB) and the ability to hook up other music devices (with the aid of a cable). £399 is the price for the system, look out for it in April. See a larger image of the main unit over the page.

Fatman website

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Fancy yourself as a superstar DJ, but still want to keep your retro cool? You need the Hulger x Broken Hearts Two Tone DJ P*Phone.

Yes, it's one of those phones that DJs use to cue up records, just plug it into the mixer and hear the point where the tune starts. Ok, that's a fairly niche use, but luckily the DJ P*Phone has more versatility, hooking up with your mobile phone too, should you want the comfort and convenience of an old school handset when you make a long call.

A special edition in two colour schemes (black on white or white on black), £60 will secure you one.

Find out more at the Hulger website

Via Electric Roulette

We're not easily impressed, but we've certainly had our heads turned by the launch of the Lego CD Stereo Boombox and the Lego Radio Alarm Clock. You can probably see why.

Pictured above is the bright blue CD Stereo Boombox, shaped like a large brick and offering up CD and MP3 playback, along with FM and AM radio. Sadly no DAB or net radio, but you can't have everything.

Pictured over the page is the smaller Radio Alarm Clock, offering up what you expect – a radio to get you out of bed and a digital clock to tell you the time. Oh yes – a snooze function too by hitting the Lego bump on top. No news on price as yet, but not long to wait – these should both be on the market in a matter of weeks and we suspect, without breaking the bank.

Lego website

Via Pocket Lint

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