PRELUDE: GADGETS

1. SUUNTO N3 COMPUTER WATCH $299 + $10 MONTHLY SERVICE WWW.SUUNTO.COM

Perfect for getting information on the move, the N3 links with MSN Messenger and can download news, weather and sport reports to its memory. It needs a signal to download data, but once you hook up with Outlook, missed meetings will be a thing of the past.

2. SONY NW-HD5 $399 WWW.SONY.COM

It’s Sony’s turn again to try to topple the mighty iPod from its market lead. The NW HD5 has a 40-hour battery life and a 20Gb memory. The “follow-turn display” screen means whichever way up you hold the player, the screen adjusts so it stays vertical.

3. GIANT STILETTO $450 WWW.GIANT-BICYCLE.COM

For the ultimate low-rider, you need to get you hands on Giant’s latest Chopper hot rod. The Stiletto has a low-slung frame driven by a huge 24" rear wheel and curves to make the neighbors blush. It’s not ideal for off-road riding, but nothing looks cooler when cruising the streets.

4. UE-10C EARPHONES $900 WWW.ULTIMATEEARS.COM

Possibly the best earphones you’ll buy for one simple reason; they’re custom-moulded to fit your own ears. Once you have had your consultation, they’ll fit like a glove and deliver top quality sound with a design concept filtered down from the music industry professionals.