Worried about the number of gadgets in your home? Well, you could disguise one as a household appliance if you pick up the Iron Radio Alarm Clock.

Yes, looking like a vintage iron, this is actually three gadgets – an alarm clock, a radio and a speaker for your iPod or other portable music player. For the latter, just plug it into your player for some external sound.

It is powered by 2x AA batteries and is available online, priced at $24.99 (around £12.50).

Find out more at the Mod Cloth website

Wander round a few junk shops, vintage places and car boot sales and your’e almost certain to find a Dansette or similar suitcase-style record player. Alternatively, you can buy new – the Steepletone 60s style record player.

Very much in the style of the vintage record players and indeed in terms of functionality, with a diamond stylus, 3-speed play (33, 45 and 78), the option to stack up to seven records, front-facing speakers and a red and black leatherette speakers. The only addition is a MW/FM radio.

O yes – and one other difference is the price, which is £99.90. That’s a good £60 more than an old one, but at least you get a warranty with this.

Find out more at the Robert Opie Collection website