Do you read books like a maniac? Then the COOL-ER eBook Reader is the gadget for you.

Set to become the iPod of eReaders, this wafer thin gizmo will revolutionise the way you read and buy books.

Capable of storing between 500-800 novels, the 1GB COOL-ER (expandable via SD) uses E-ink technology to replicate the experience of reading a book. It has to be seen to be disbelieved; the glare-free 6” display looks just like paper. You’ll be tempted to lick your finger to turn the pages. It’s also unaffected by direct sunlight, so you can carry on reading wherever you may roam.

Simply download your books from any of the countless online sources floating around in cyberspace and drag them on to this USB friendly slice of genius. It’s easier than…erm, picking up a book. Better still, all COOL-ER owners receive a 25% lifetime discount at Coolerbooks.com, home to over 750,000 titles, 500,000 of which are completely free.

The COOL-ER’s internal battery charges in around three hours and lasts for 8000 page turns (the equivalent of reading War and Peace five times).The COOL-ER’s iPod-style scroll wheel acts as a menu selector and page turner. It also lets you select from six font sizes and toggle between landscape and portrait viewing.

This gadget also plays MP3s, so you can listen as you read.

COOL-ER eBook Reader features:

• Size: 6″
• Operating System: Linux
• Storage: 1GB
• Memory: 128MB
• Processor: Samsung S3C2440 ARM 400MHz
• Battery Life (single charge): 8000 page
• Memory Expansion: SD Card (up to 4GB)
• Supported Formats: PDF, EPUB, FB2, RTF, TXT, HTML, PRC, JPG, MP3
• Page Orientation: Easy Switch Landscape/Portrait Options

Availability and pricing info

COOL-ER eBook Reader cost £189.95 and is available at FireBox.com.

Facts you should know before purchasing a new TV

Screen size: you must get a TV for your needs. So you will have to consider where to put it. It is recommenced that the distance from TV and the place where you will watch it should be 5 times bigger than screen size.  So if you buy a 1m screen TV you should stay at 5 meters away.

This is a general recommendation: every producer has a different distance, so inform yourself before buying.

Resolution: common LCDs offer:

- HD ready. HD ready concerns the abilities of television receivers to display high-definition pictures. Minimum native resolution 1366 x 768.

- Full HD.1080p can be referred to as full HD or full high definition although 1080i is also “Full HD” (1920×1080 pixels).

So Full HD means better resolution and quality but also it means you will pay more for the TV.

Aspect Ratio – Most LCD and Plasma TV’s come in widescreen (16:9) but there are other options available.

LCD and plasma TVs

LCD stands for liquid crystal display.

The basic idea of a plasma screen is to illuminate tiny colored fluorescent lights to form an image. Each pixel is made up of three fluorescent lights — a red light, a green light and a blue light. The plasma display varies the intensities of the different lights to produce a full range of colors

LCD and Plasma TVs have a lot in common.

LCD and plasma TVs are sleek and slim, easily mounted on a wall or fitted snug against the side of your living room.  Because LCD and plasma TVs are totally flat you can watch them from a wide angle, save space, look sharp.  Besides their sleek and thin look, LCD and Plasma TV’s have lots of additional features and perks that you’re missing out on with an old CRT (tube) TV. 

However, there are some key differences between LCD and plasma TVs that might influence your decision about which type to buy.

The advantages of Plasma over LCD are:

• Larger screen size availability
• Better contrast ratio and ability to render deeper blacks
• Better color accuracy and saturation
• Better motion tracking

LCD television advantages over plasma are:

• No burn-in of static images.
• Cooler running temperature.
• No high altitude use issues
• Increased image brightness over Plasma
• Lighter weight

3 recommended brands:

• LG LCD TVs
• Samsung LCD TVs
• VIzio TVs

Veho HD Ultra Slim Pocket Camcorder is beautifully designed – sleek, tiny and ultra-functional.

It’s also High Definition, so the picture quality is amazing (perhaps a mixed blessing, depending on what it is you’re recording – easy with the zoom, folks…) and the inclusion of 8 x digital zoom, stabilisation and motion detection features are really useful for difficult shots. Great features like charging via USB and an internal memory of 64MB (with the option of inserting an SD memory card) make this an unbeatably versatile little package.

It’s not all about the features and the wizardry within, though, the Veho allows you to capture those unmissable moments literally wherever you go. Small enough to slide into your pocket, it means you’re ready to film whenever you like. Whether your dog’s just learnt to dance, your mate’s fallen in a ditch or Junior’s unexpectedly started walking early, some moments just need to be filmed – this camera’s got you covered. It’ll take stills too, so you can snap away if motion’s not your bag (seriously though, who’s buying this just for the stills?), and there’s even room to store your favourite tunes on there.

When you’ve captured that potentially Oscar-winning performance, you can connect the camera to your TV and watch it back, or stick it on your computer via USB so you can store it, copy it and burn it to DVD. Easy-peasy. In short, no matter what you need to film, the Veho is ready anytime, anywhere.

Veho HD Ultra Slim Pocket Camcorder features:

• Ultra-compact HD Camcorder.
• Takes HD video, still photographs and can be used to play MP3s (headphones included).
• 8 x digital zoom.
• 5 megapixel sensor.
• 2.5″ LCD fold-out monitor.
• 10 second self-timer.
• Lithium-ion rechargeable battery.
• Can be connected to PC via USB cable (included).
• System requirements: Windows 2000/XP/Vista.
• File formats: JPEG, AVI, MP3.
• Weight: 86g (without battery).

Availability and pricing info

Veho HD Ultra Slim Pocket Camcorder cost £99.99 and it is available at IwantOneOfThose.com.

If you want a hi tech camera have a look at Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera.

Canon’s new EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites, the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080.

Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera Main Features

• New 15.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor
• Includes Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens
• Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 resolution; HDMI output
• 3.0-inch Clear View LCD; Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video
• Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards

I like the Rebel T1i not only because it offers a great resolution but also because you can use it to make full HD movies. So even a beginner will make his(her) own HD films.

Availability and pricing info

Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera cost $749.95 and it is available at Amazon.com.

The LED TVs prices are going down. A 32 inch TV like Sharp LC32LE600E is now just £550.95.

Sharp LC32LE600E features:

• 80cm Visible LED Backlight TV
• HD Ready 1080p
• Integrated Digital ‘Freeview’ Tuner
• Ultra Bright White LED
• Full LED Backlight System
• New X-GEN Panel
• 1920 x 1080 resolution
• Natural Clear Technology
• Brilliant Colour Processor
• Dolby Digital Plus Surround Sound
• x3 HDMI connections
• CI Slot
• PC Input
• Uses upto 40% less energy than traditional LCD Televisions
• Energy Saving Trust recommended

LED TV advantages (vs LCD)

• better contrast and black levels
• improved color accuracy
• better viewing angles

Availability and pricing info

Sharp LC32LE600E cost £550.95 and it is available at Electrical123.com.