EXTERNAL hard drives are a little like trips to the dentist - you know you need them but they are not something you get excited about.
The FreeAgent Go spices things up a bit: Slathered in gorgeous colours, it not only grabs attention but, at a height of 12.5mm, is one of the most portable hard drives around.
Embedded with the Seagate Manager software, files and documents are transferred to the device in seconds.
The gadget comes in 320GB and 500GB versions.
Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 3000 $55.90 (usual price: $89.90) Booths: B1929, A1926, B1914, B1952, A1930, B1912, B1925 and A1953
SAD to say, many keyboards on the market are flimsy slabs of plastic that not only feel uncomfortable, but also cause wrist pain after prolonged use.
This desktop keyboard is an exception.
Like its other ergonomic cousins, it is curved so that your hands can position comfortably on them.
Single-touch access means you get to commonly used commands and programmes faster.
Its high-definition laser mouse is more responsive and flaunts smoother tracking than a regular mouse.
Garmin nuvi 765 $549 (usual price: $599) with free Garmin Original Portable Friction Mount & AC Charger Booth: B1948
EVERY adventure-seeking road warrior should have a reliable and hardworking companion in the form of a GPS navigator.
One of the best around is the nuvi 765, which gives you turn-by-turn directions to your destination.
The unit also comes equipped with updated Singapore and Malaysia maps.
With stereo Bluetooth and MP3 support, you can make and accept hands-free phone calls through the device's screen and listen to music.
Plantronics Discovery 925
$159 (usual price: $199)
Booth: B1943
AT JUST 8g, the Discovery 925 is probably one of the more comfortable Bluetooth headsets that you have plugged into your ears.
But comfort is not the key reason to snag this device.
What makes it special is its noisecontrol technology that ensures clear calls and distinct voices.
It also comes bundled with three sizes of eartips that let you tailor the fit to suit the shape and size of your ears.
With up to five hours of talk time or seven days on standby mode on a single charge, the device is perfect for any long-drawn conversation.
Targus Bluetooth Presenter for Mac AMP11AP $129.90, with 15 per cent off
Booth: B1939
NERVE-WRECKING does not begin to describe the jitters of making presentations to the top brass if you are not a natural born orator.
Though there is no gadget that can calm your nerves, a reliable Bluetooth presenter can help.
With primary presentation controls such as previous slide, next slide and a laser pointer, this darling lets you control your slides from anywhere in the room.
It also flaunts a touch scroll that lets you zip through lengthy spreadsheets or PDF documents.
Compatible with both Keynote and PowerPoint, the presenter includes two programmable buttons that give you quick access to applications or functions of your choice.
Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse with BlueTrack Technology $61.90 (usual price: $79.90)
Booths: B1929, A1926, B1914, B1952, A1930, B1912, B1925 and A1953
IF YOU have some spare change after a desktop upgrade, you may want to spend it on this mouse.
Wireless technology means less cable clutter on your desk.
But what gets us drooling is the high resolution sensor that lets the mouse run smoothly on surfaces like polished marble, carpet and wood.
You can finally dump your mouse pad.
With a chrome and metallic body, this rodent is certainly finger clickin' good.
Xbox 360 Pro console
$499, top up $65.90 to receive an additional original Xbox 360 wireless controller, Forza Motorsport 2 Platinum Hits game and Halo 3 Platinum Hits game Booths: B1929, A1926, B1912, B1925 and A1953
HARDCORE gamers might have several gaming consoles to choose from, but the Xbox 360 wins the console war with one weapon that counts - an online marketplace with hundreds of retro and modern games for instant purchase.
From the action-packed Call Of Duty to the latest family-friendly sing-along Lips, you can buy these to juice up your gaming library in one click.
The Xbox 360 Pro also comes with a 60GB hard disk, one wireless controller and HDMI connectivity for you to hook it up to your HDTV.
Shiro SK7711 $59 (usual price: $99)
Booth: B2005
WITH the prices for mobile phone subscriptions plummeting faster than you can say "Alexander Graham Bell", more users are hanging up their land lines and relying on their handhelds to make calls at home.
But the new breed of Dect phones provides a reason to give landlines a chance.
The Shiro SK7711, for one, lets you make both landline and Skype calls, which means you do not have to be seated in front of your computer whenever you want to talk to your friend overseas.
Not only does the phone retrieve your Skype contact list directly from the handset, but it also supports Caller ID functions.
With up to eight hours worth of talk-time and 100 hours standby time, the phone has enough juice for gossip marathons.
