Great gadgets for under £200

By Andrew Lim on 16 March 2007, 4:54pm

CNET UK recommends

Shure E4c

If you've got £200 burning a hole in your pocket and you're keen to buy something cool this weekend, try something from this roundup.

First up is the Nintendo DS Lite, which no gadget fan should be without. For the bargain price of only £100, not only can you play a variety of games using the innovative dual-display setup and touchscreen interface, but you can also use the built-in Wi-Fi to play other DS users around the world.

If you prefer to listen to music and watch videos over playing games, then you'll want to check out the Archos 404. While this isn't the latest Archos portable media player, you can find it for just £180 now. It features a compact body, a 30GB hard drive and a great big screen.

The Archos works well, but it's no substitute for watching TV at home. If only you could carry your TV and Sky box around with you... Well, looky here! The Sling Media Slingbox is just such a device, letting you watch and control your TV at home on a PC or mobile phone. Genius.

For those of you who already have a DS Lite, Archos 404 or Slingbox, then a pair of Shure E4c headphones might tickle your fancy. These aren't just any old pair of headphones though, they feature a new Tuned Port Technology, which enhances the tiny earphones' bass response by improving airflow around the driver -- they're the best in-ear headphones we've heard to date.

Editors:

4.0 stars out of 5

Users:

3.4 stars out of 5

Nintendo DS Lite

With a slick new design, brighter screens, and a growing library of fun and innovative games, the Nintendo DS Lite is an impressive improvement over the original DS Read more

£100

Reviewed on 13 June 2006

Editors:

4.0 stars out of 5

Users:

0 out of 5

Not yet rated

Archos 404

The attractively priced Archos 404 is a PVP in an MP3 player's body -- if you want a better screen and a removable battery, spend £80 more for the wider 604 Read more

£110

Reviewed on 5 February 2007

Editors:

4.5 stars out of 5

Users:

3.25 stars out of 5

Sling Media Slingbox

Historically, telly buffs have had to actually sit in front of their home TV to watch it. The Slingbox changes that, allowing you not only to control your TV from a remote location, but also to watch it anywhere at any time. It serves its purpose perfectly and can be recommended without a moment's hesitation Read more

£150

Reviewed on 31 May 2006