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The ever-so-modern world of consumer electronics never loses its appeal, but as we begin the final quarter of another year with an eye to the busy work calendar and the whirlwind socialising ahead, we ought to freshen up our arsenal of indispensable personal gadgets geared to a hectic agenda in this era of social networking.

There are the thousands of new items available. Here are some of the very best.

The look of Lava

This stunning LED TV set from People of Lava is full of eye-catching details, as is usually the case with items hand-made in Sweden. You get full Internet connectivity and, yes, the amazing Android operating system. This is authentic Scandinavian genius.

Parrots for your ’Pod

Made to become great pals for your iPod or iPhone, the impressive Zikmu Parrot wireless hi-fi speakers from Starck are compatible with all the latest Apple handhelds.

What’s not to like about Leica?

Only 500 Leica M9 Titanium cameras have been made. That and Walter de’Silva’s magnificent design explain the US$33,000 price tag. But with LED illumination added to the bright-line frames in the viewfinder and so many other command features, every picture will tell a story.

The Vuitton-Damier key to memory

Here’s the Damier Graphite USB Key M72389 carrying Louis Vuitton’s iconic Damier Graphite signature. The 4GB key has a snap hook so you can attach it to the inside of a bag or just dangle it on the outside as a very charming charm.

Sail away with Slingbox Pro

Take your entire high-definition home theatre with you wherever you go with the Slingbox Pro-HD. The device lets you hook into multiple A/V devices and your favourite TV programmes for astonishingly true-to-life 1080i high definition. With Pro-HD you have all the features of the Slingbox Solo plus ultimate portability – plug in anywhere in the world, via your desktop, Mac, laptop or mobile phone.

BeoSound’s futuristic nostalgia

Owning the Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 5 is like having a record collection all over again – but without the dust. Embrace the digital age while enjoying full sound quality, flipping through inspiring album covers with friends, and listening to the music you love. You can keep all the visual and aural appeal of your CDs without the hassle of a bulky music collection, and without turning to the computer all the time.

Denon keeps on turning

Proudly bearing the badge of Denon’s 100th anniversary, the classic DP-A100 record turntable comes with a five-year warranty, a signed certificate of authenticity from the chief production engineer who hand-crafted this celebrated machine, and the gorgeous Denon “brand book” that traces the history of one of the leading names in the audio-visual field. Now go make some beautiful music.

The Lady calls for diamonds

Three independent Swiss clockworks with a combined 10-year movement reserve perch in the rear panel of the Gresso Lady Blanche Diamonds iPhone4. The pearl dials are decorated with Swarovski crystals, applied using the “floating diamonds” technique perfected by the best jewellers.

Loewe reaches high

The Loewe Xelos LCD television set is your perfect gateway to premium-class home entertainment. This is what they call “classic modernism” – the finest workmanship, full of wonderful details, and the flawless assurance of the latest technology. The surface is matt, in chrome silver or black. For the screen, choose a cosy 32 inches or a broad, bold 40.

The Jaw-dropping Jambox

The Jawbone Jambox delivers great hi-fi audio in a portable wireless speaker so compact you won’t believe it when you hear it. It is loud! Able to roar at 85 decibels, the Jambox can fill even the largest room with glorious sound, and with only the aid of a pair of acoustic drivers, unmatched in their ability to produce extreme tweeter highs and woofer lows from a single, tiny dome speaker.

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