Macbook Air
When this, the MacBook Air 11-inch version, came out last year, it seemed to be pretty much the ultimate notebook for business or any other travellers. Not much bigger or heavier than an iPad, it had a full-size keyboard, an incredibly fast (although not enormous) solid state hard drive (ie no moving parts like a normal hard drive) and a superb screen. It lacked one vital component for use on aircraft — a lighted keyboard. Guess what — now it has that, too. From £849 to £1,399. apple.com/uk
Audio Pro WF100 wireless dongles
A huge proportion of us now keep our music collection on iTunes or similar digital libraries to be played either on a computer or an MP3 player of whichever kind. And most of us still have a hifi, even if it goes back a few years. Connecting your computer or portable music player to play through the hifi's big amplifier and speakers isn't always easy, though, and to do it wirelessly, which is the ultimate in convenience, can be decidedly tricky. No longer. This £150 pair of Swedish dongles can connect any audio source, such as a computer, to any other device wirelessly with CD quality. Exceptionally simple to use, with a range of 20m or more. audiopro.com
Withings Blood Pressure Monitor
A £120 iPad/iPhone accessory from chic Paris gadget-istes, Withings, this Blood Pressure Monitor must surely rank as the sexiest looking medical device of all time. It makes taking your blood pressure a near-pleasure with endearing (and possibly life-enhancing) graphics on-screen. The device, available from the Apple Store, also integrates with your own customised Withings microsite to provide an irresistible historic, graphical record of your health. Ideal for anyone with a personal interest in keeping an eye on their blood pressure, whether you have a heart condition – or are striving hard not to develop one. withings.com
Arcam rCube
This £500 all-British cube of electronic loveliness wowed the serious audio critics and the cognoscenti when it came out last year. It's a portable one-box (but stereo) music player and iPod dock for patio, party or picnic, but, unusually, one that runs on its own rechargeable battery for four hours or more. The rCube doesn't even need to be used as a dock as it has options for streaming music from remote sources – a dongle for iPod/Phone/Pad and a USB dongle to plug into your computer. It now also comes in white as well as black, and very beautiful it is, too. arcam.co.uk
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