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Timely Elegance

Well-known Swiss watchmaker, Ulysse Nardin, has released Quadrato, an elegant and contemporary watch. Quadrato, as the name suggests, is a square timepiece fashioned in either 18 carat rose gold or stainless steel, and a superb accessory for the modern man. The face of the watch is clear and easy to read with skeletonised hands that provide optimal viewing of all the features. The date display is large and there is a separate second hand window. The dual time function, an innovative feature that can be set to show a different international time on a 24-hour clock, is featured at 9.00 and the ergonomically designed buttons provide effortless operation. The reverse of Quadrato displays the patented dual time mechanism.

Available at: Jawahir Oman Jewellers (24565301)

For the diehard ipod fan

Can’t let that iPod go? Then try this one. This crazy little iPod toilet speaker with bath tissue holder is a good buy for the iPod maniac. It is really a high-tech toilet paper dispenser with a built-in iPod docking station. Powered by a 12v AC adaptor, the iCarta Stereo Dock will play your favourite tunes through its four moisture-free speakers and even charges your iPod while you go about your business.

Order online from http://www.macstore.com

Colourful storage

Pretec has expanded the portfolio of the smallest USB flash drive in the world by introducing the new i-Disk Jelly, a soft touch cover and fashion accessory. It looks pretty colourful and will brighten your day. With capacity ranging from 128MB to 4GB, the housing is changeable with translucent orange, green, blue, red, and black. One extra bonus housing is included for you to change by mood or match your outfit. There are also special software features such as auto login, mobile lock, and mobile mail management for aggrandisement purpose, especially for the data mobility and confidentiality. When user removes USB flash drive, mobile lock will lock the PC, preventing others from using it. User can execute mobile mail to send or receive mail.

Order online from http://www.pretec.com/OnlineSales

For frequent paddlers

This blow-up kayak is nearly as sturdy as the hard-shell kind, and a lot easier to stow in your studio apartment. The Advanced Frame Solo Kayak is a hybrid of a folding frame kayak and an inflatable kayak. Advanced Frame is designed to mimic the characteristics of classic boats. The bow is narrow, sharp, and raised, keeping waves from breaking on the deck and reducing overall resistance. Its bow slices through water like a knife and rivals the trackability of hard-shell kayaks. Built-in aluminum ribs define the bow (front) and stern (back). The stern is shaped to act like a skeg – that fin on the underside of a boat or surfboard – that keeps it moving straight without much wobble. It uses extremely durable materials and high-end components. There is plenty of on-board storage room for extended trips. It sets up in just a few minutes, and is compact enough to take along on a weekend adventure.

Order online from http://www.rei.com/online/store