GADGET GIZMO SPECIAL... 9 accessories for the gadget lover

GADGET GIZMO SPECIAL 9 accessories for the gadget lover





Whether you want to supercharge your Apple Watch, improve the audio in your life or trick out your car with tech, here are the things you should be looking for

If you've a heart for gadgets, we are sure you have got that `big' piece of tech you really want ed for New Year. But gadgets aren't enough till you have the best accessories to spruce up all the fun. We've hand-picked some great ideas for accessories that will make your gadgets much more awesome.

Henge Dock for MacBook

When you need to edit a video or edit your photos, sometimes a laptop screen just doesn't cut it -which is why it is necessary to plug into a larger screen. To make the process as painless as possible, a Henge Dock is an elegant solution. Effectively a vertical stand, you slide your MacBook in on its side and connectors line the bottom of the Henge to plug into the monitor or USB devices. Docks can be picked up for around $69.

Sonos Playbar

We're used to our TVs being massive now, but sometimes we overlook the sound -which is where soundbars come in. They sit beneath your TV and turn the latest blockbusters and mundane soaps into a cinematic experience. One such soundbar from Sonos does just that and connects to existing compatible home speaker systems. This soundbar will set you back around $900.

Pioneer SPH-DA120 with Apple Carplay

Apple's CarPlay is the company's attempt at helping your iPhone better interact with your car's dashboard.If you want to upgrade your current car though, pick up the aftermarket stereo from Pioneer (SPH-DA120).Simply plug in your iPhone to the SPH-DA120 using a Lightning cable and the dashboard screen wi l l t ra ns for m i nto something very iFamiliar. You can pick one up for around $435.

Parrot AR Flight Recorder

If you have a Parrot AR drone, this accessory can make it much smarter. Styled like an aircraft's black box recorder (so bright orange), this USB box plugs on to your drone and records detailed flight data including GPS positioning on its 4GB of flash memory. You can also use a mobile app to map your f light in 3D while the drone is still in the air. You can pick it up for $70.

Beam Projector Light

Beam is a tiny projector built into a slightly-bigger-than-normal light bulb. Simply screw it into the light socket and it can both illuminate your room, or display photos and videos -if it's on your phone, you can beam it from your lamp. It's actually an Android device that's controlled using an app either by an iPhone or an Android device. It's priced at $399.

Enerplex Surfr Amp iPhone case

If you are packing an iPhone 6S, gift yourself some additional power. The Ener plex Su r fr Amp iPhone case is more than just a battery pack (a must for any hardcore iPhone user anyway) as it can charge the iPhone more than one and a half times over. There's a solar panel stuck on the back to nick some of t he su n's rays when the power is running low. Pick one up for $89.

BrydgeAir

If you have bought an iPad and wish to do some writing with it, check out BrydeAir's Bluetooth keyboard for iPad Air and iPad Air 2. Both look super slick and turn your iPad into a mini-Macbook.BrydgeAir provides a Macbook-like typ ing experience and will hinge to a full 180-degrees. It even has built-in stereo speakers to make your music sound great too. It starts at $150.

Apple Watch Link Bracelet

If you love your iPhone, there's probably a good chance you have an Apple Watch. Now is the time to go big on the watchstrap to make your watch a cut above the others being flashed around in office or at parties. The Silver Link Bracelet will make it almost look like you've got an `Edition' version of the Apple Watch, but will set you back a cool $575.

Oral B SmartSeries electric toothbrush

What's next in your list if you have everything from a smartwatch to a drone? A bluetooth electric toothbrush with an app, of course, because the washroom needs some tech too. Oral B's SmartSeries electric toothbrush syncs with your phone to give you Fitbit-style analytics and feedback on how well you're brushing your teeth. The nifty toothbrush can be yours for around $136

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