Loads of you seemed to LOVE the Playstation Move on the show yesterday, Lovejoy was pretty good at the archery! Here are my gadgets from the show…P.S GirlGeekChic is a finalist in the Cosmo Blog Awards! Please vote for me here! Thanks! xx

Playstation Move

The Playstation Move is the latest in Sony’s games console range. It is a set of controllers that give you motion control gaming above and beyond what the console’s current Sixaxis controller offers you. It’s a stick that you wave around in front of your console, the game reacts to your movements and then relays that positioning information on screen meaning you’ve just swung a golf club or pointed your gun at someone.

What actually happens is that you plug the Sony Eye webcam into your tv, turn on the Move controller and then the camera tracks said controller as you use it. Because it is actively tracking it visually rather than just through motion detection, as is the case with the Wii Remote, it means that the console knows exactly where the device is. That precise positioning means that the data can be used more effectively in-game, which in turn means an improved experience over the competition from Nintendo. N.B - You have to go through a short calibration process for some games.

Price £34.99

The Waterpebble

The Waterpebble is a new, green gadget designed to help you think about using only as much water as you need, and therefore reducing your water bill and effect on the world’s water supply.  This is a gadget that monitors how long you’re taking in the shower by flashing red when it’s time to get out.

But what makes Water Pebble different from other timing devices is that it memorises how long you took for your first shower and sets about gradually minimizing the amount of water you use by reducing the time it takes for the device to flash red in subsequent showers. It effectively trains you to use less water when you shower. Using a series of “traffic lights, it grades your water usage from green (start) through to amber (halfway) to red (time’s up). So when it starts flashing red it’s time to get out!

Price £8

Spinner 360 Lomography Camera

The Spinner 360 Lomography Camera is designed to take 360 degree panoramic shots. Take the Spinner in one hand, pull the cord with the other and release it. In a split second the camera spins 360° around its own axis and records everything in its path on a frame more than 4 times longer than a conventional landscape picture. The mechanism is powered with a rubber band drive, so no batteries are required. You can create up to 8 full 360° panoramas on a 36-exposure roll of film. The camera can work with any variety of 35mm film.

Price £100

The brand new Lomography 360 Spinner is a retro camera that literally spins 360 degrees, resulting in a complete panoramic shot of your surroundings. It is a charmingly low tech, analogue camera, making it simple to use and easy to understand and it uses…wait..for..it… 35 mm film *WTF* I haven’t seen a snappy snaps film for a long time! Just load the film into the camera, hold it at your chosen angle, pull the ring pull and release. The head of the camera will spin 360 degrees and that’s it, photo taken, job is a good’un.

On a 36-exposure film your Lomography camera will take up to eight 360o panoramic shots. Developing couldn’t be easier; as when a film is processed the whole film is developed in one straight line, so just pop ask your photo guy to give you the film back to you uncut - then you can cut the film wherever you want and leaving you with eight funky snaps. How cool!

The Lomography 360o Spinner is available now from www.firebox.com priced £99.99.

Whether you’re loving 3D or still hooked on 2D the new Aiptek 3D camera is a great way to get into to 3D filming as it’s affordable and easy peasy to use. It’s a funky looking, compact 5megapixel camera and even better It uses two separate lenses and image sensors to record sensational videos in 3D.

You can playback your recording immediately on the device, upload it straight to YouTube 3D using the embedded USB connector and 3D glasses (included), or watch it on your fancy-pants 3D TV, through the supplied HDMI cable. The Aiptek battery will last for up to 1.5 hours and has an expandable memory suited for 32GB SD cards.

If 3D isn’t really your cup of tea then the Aiptek camera will also record in high definition 2D and take stills too. This camera really is more than just a camcorder, 3d is pretty much the future of technology. Woohoo!

The Aiptek 3D Camera is available now from www.Firebox.com priced £199.99

Teens can sometimes be tricky to buy for as you’re never quite sure what’s hot and what’s not. Check out John Lewis’ guide to getting some great pressies for your dahhhling teenagers.

Polaroid 300 Camera in Black - £79.95

This is a great gift especially if your kids are already playing Assasin a la Gossip Girl stylee. It has an automatic flash, four scene settings and just makes a nice change to get an instant classic photo - for once.  Perfect for parties and out and about too as it’s a whole lot less cumbersome than the old skool one!

Sony MHS-PM5K Bloggie HD Mobile Camcorder - £169

This pocket camcorder is super easy to use and shoots in HD and is SO simple to upload to YouTube with its built in USB arm.  The high quality lens can swivel over a 270 degree range for easy shooting from any angle including self-portraits. I’ve reviewed this on BBC2 Something for the Weekend and it’s fab!

XBOX 360 with Built in Wi-Fi and Kinect - £TBC

This new XBOX 360 will be at the top of any game loving teenagers wish list. With a sleek new design , 250 GB hard drive and built in Wi-Fi it delivers the ultimate gaming and entertainment experience. With built in Kinect, users will be able to play games without the need for a controller thanks to sensors and specially designed games.

Paul Frank Earbuds Ink’d Pink - £19.95

These fun looking quirky in ear headphones are great value for money and deliver great sound too.

Paul Frank Zoom Julius iPhone Case - £ 24.95

This funky Paul Frank case is made from durable rubber to keep your shiny iPhone looking lovely and new.

Check out these green gadgets for a fun and eco-friendly festival season.

CASIO Exilim EX-G1 black £189.95

 
Keep a record of all your festival adventures with the rugged and compact Exilim EX-G1. This 12.1-megapixel camera can withstand drops of up to 2.13 metres and is waterproof to depths of 3 metres.

Ploo Portable Toilet £18.00

When there are no facilities nearby or the queue to the loo is unbearably long, you’ll be glad you brought your Ploo. The Ploo is made from recyclable cardboard, uses degradable bags and can be reused. It is a festival must which can be conveniently packed as it pops up from a flat pack.

 LOGICOM FX250 Walkie Talkies £24.52

Worried about losing your friends in the masses? This two-way radio has a 5 km range ensuring that you can stay in touch with your friends in the festival area without the hassle of a problematic network or the added costs. Features include Voice Operated Transmission (VOX), Built-in Channel Scan, Audible Call Alert, Keypad Lock and LCD display. Requires 4 x AAA battery.

DRAPER 3 LED Waterproof Wind Up Torch £14.48

 This waterproof torch will be your greatest friend through heavy rainfall during festival season. Be prepared! One minute of winding gives up to 40 minutes of bright light.

All gadgets available online from www.pixmania.com