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Gamestick

You may already have heard of the Ouya Android console that lit up Kickstarter last year by putting mobile games on the big screen. Closer to home, UK company Gamestick are going a slightly different route, with a dongle/controller model closer to the Chromecast than a console as we know it.

Also powered by Android, the Gamestick has a microUSB port, Bluetooth, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, 8Gb storage and an ARM Cortex A9 CPU.

The Gamestick has an optional dock with Ethernet connectivity, additional storage and three USB ports.

Price: £79.99

Logitech FabricSkin Folio

Keyboard peripherals for the iPad have turned the tablet into a real alternative for users looking for a low-end laptop to compliment their desktop experience. Logitech has done well in producing one of the most hard-wearing peripherals in its class but this new line of folio cases is more businesslike but has a similar-sized keyboard with a soft action.

Price: €149

Canon Legria Mini

Smartphones are the new camcorders but that doesn’t mean the old guard has faded, they just got some interesting makeovers. The LEGRIA mini delivers full HD recording via a 12MP CMOS DIGIC DV4 processor, a 170° ultra-wide angle lens, vari-angle LCD screen, full HD recording and a built-in stand.

Other features include Wi-Fi connectivity, slow and fast motion capture and DLNA support for streaming to TVs and PCs.

Price: €329

Doro 621

Doro’s new clamshell 621 model introduces video functionality to its line of senior-friendly mobile phones.

The device has familiar Doro functions like extra loud speakers with clear and amplified sounds, adjustable text size, fonts and colours, and Bluetooth connectivity to connect with headsets.

Price: Varies by operator

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