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Gadgets that turn girls on
What gadgets turn women on? Find out what are the 10 must-get gizmos for ladies, and why women nowadays prefer their tech both smart and sexy.

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By Irene Tham


Philips GoGear Luxe
MP3 player with Bluetooth headset
$139
Launched last year

Small and stylish, this clip-and-click digital audio player makes a cool accessory. It switches from playing music to receiving calls on your Bluetooth mobile phone - and even displays caller ID - with one touch. It has a long life too - up to 100-hour standby time and four-hour talk time.



Canon Legria FS200 camcorder
$669
Launched this month

This compact camcorder weighs just 230g and comes in alluring red, blue and silver colours. It records movies to flash memory, which is incredibly power efficient. For instance, it takes only 20 minutes to recharge for a further hour's worth of recording. A "pre-record" mode allows you to start recording three seconds before pressing the "record" button. Even if you were slow in pressing that button, the camera would have captured some of the action.


Vivienne Tam HP Mini 1000
$1,099
Launched in January

The must-have digital clutch is the brainchild of Hewlett-Packard and New York-based designer Vivienne Tam, who added "oriental chic" to the special edition mini-laptop. The flaming red netbook, splashed with her peony motifs, has curved edges so it can fit snugly in fashionistas' handbags without damaging the totes.


Sony Ericsson T707
Price not available
Available in June

nifty camera phone, touted as Maria Sharapova's new favourite gadget. Set different pulsating light patterns to identify your favourite callers. Or, silence an alarm or an unwanted call with the wave of a hand. Comes in rose or blue.


Casio Exilim EX-FS 10
$699
Launched in February

High-speed image capture just got more compact. By reducing the size of the circuitry and the image sensor units, this card-sized 9.1-megapixel shooter is only 16.3mm thin. Yet, it offers a 30 shot-per-second burst rate, faster than an SLR camera. Its blazing red finish is a perfect shade mate for that black evening dress.


Nokia 8800 Gold Arte
$2,088
Launched last year

Designed to be a headturner, this handset, which combines 18-carat gold plating and genuine leather, appeals not just to the tai-tais but successful business women. You can silence incoming calls discretely by turning the phone over with


Canon Selphy CP770
$249
Launched last year

Designed for easy travel, this cheery bucket holds all the cables of the portable photo printer inside - out of sight. It packs a pretty mean punch too: It prints clear and vivid photos on the spot, be it at birthday parties or family vacations. Plus, it does its job directly from your digital camera; no computer needed.


Sony Walkman W series MP3 player NWZ-W202
$129
Launched this month

Free your hands while at the gym, cycling or rock climbing and yet enjoy your music with the wearable W series MP3 player. It boasts a wireless headphone design with music playback controlled from the headphone itself. Available in five colours - white, black, green, purple and pink - it is super light (35g) and has large storage (2GB).


FujiFilm Finepix Z33WP
$349
Launched last month

This 10-megapixel little camera is perfect for those who love the great outdoors. Designed to withstand the elements, it is waterproof to up to 3m under water for up to two hours. At night and under low light, shutter speed and sensitivity are automatically adjusted, producing blur-free pictures.


LG Prada II (KF900) and Prada Link Bluetooth watch
$1,288 and $688
Launched in February

Sporting not only glamour but also fancy technology, this duo can convince a fashionista to up her tech quotient. The highlight of the phone is the mate it brings in the form of a Bluetooth timepiece, the Prada Link.

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This story was first published in The Straits Times Digital Life

SOURCE: Asiaone