If you’ve been thinking about splashing out on a laser printer but are put off by prices that seem high when compared to cheap inkjets, then take a look at Brother’s new HL-2100 range. Promising print speeds up to 22ppm (pages per minute), with the first page in your hands in under 10 seconds, the performance is impressive. And with prices starting at just £89.99 for the entry level HL-2100 model, it’s affortable too.
Price: from £89.99
Where to buy: www.brother.co.uk
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Whether you want to keep an eye on your office or home while you’re away, the Trendnet TV-IP312W can be your eyes and ears when you’re not around. It can stream a clear MPEG-4 video of what’s in front of it over your broadband connection, so you can keep an eye on things wherever you’ve got an internet connection. It can even stream images to a 3G mobile phone. The device has a built-in microphone so you can hear what’s going on, too. And if you hook it up to a pair of speakers, you can even use it for two-way communication. It also includes infra-red night vision so you can make out what’s happening in conditions with poor lighting.
Price: £205
Where to buy: www.trendnet.com
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If you’re a radio fan but can’t decide whether to opt for a DAB or Wi-Fi internet model, then Revo has made things simpler for you by creating a hybrid tuner that lets you listen to both. The Blik RadioStation provides access to DAB stations, those broadcast via the internet and also traditional FM transmission – all in one box. It also supports the newer DAB+ standard, so it’s future-proofed too. And if you get tired of having your music selected for you, if can also play back tunes from your iPod or stream tracks from your PC, so you can choose to listen to your favourites. It also features an alarm clock and remote control and is available in either black or white.
Price: £150
Where to buy: www.revo.co.uk
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If you want to USB hub that’s not just practical but also ornamental, take a look at Lacie’s Hud – a seven-port device that’s truly out of the ordinary. Created by French designer Ora-Ïto, it’s both a work of art and a useful computer peripheral. The round base lets it wobble back and forth and the flexible cables mean you can position ports whenever you need them. It supports up to seven devices, works with Windows, Mac and Linux, and uses the fast USB2.0 standard, so it won’t become a speed bottleneck. Every port has its own LED which glows when it’s in use – each a different colour. A version supporting both Firewire and USB is also available if you need more flexible interface options.
Price: £59
Where to buy: www.lacie.com
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