Getting
quite full, now.
With
less than three weeks to go until the big day, we bet you're starting
to panic, aren't you? That is, if you've yet to buy any gifts. If
you've got 'em all, we bet you're sitting back all smug like,
watching everyone else scurry around. Ha, look at them. Still, here
are five more sound ideas for Christmas presents.
House
of Marley Chant Mini Bluetooth Speaker
If
you're wanting to get a music lover you know a small
stocking-friendly speaker this Christmas, but worried that small size
means rubbish sound, fret not. The Chant Mini from House of Marley is
a powerful little beast of a Bluetooth speaker with a very unique
look. Combining wood, plastic, and a hemp-like fabric into the body,
the Chant Mini can be held in your palm yet it delivers impressive
musical reproduction, along with deep and pleasing bass. You get six
hours of playback from the onboard rechargeable battery, and the
carabina clip means you can attach it to your bag and keep the tunes
pumping all day.
£39.99
Jumbo
Games Dino 3D Puzzles
How
do you make jigsaws more entertaining? Easy, make it a 3D jigsaw. And
do you make a 3D jigsaw more entertaining? Easy, make it a 3D jigsaw
of a dinosaur! That is the basic thinking behind these puzzles from
Jumbo Games, and a butt-load of fun they are too. We were sent a
T-Rex and a stegosaurus to try, both being challenging enough even
for the grown-ups. Using a few dozen soft foam pieces, you build up
the shape of the prehistoric beast, then place it on the included
base stand complete with species name. Fun, educational, and
DINOSAURS!
£7.99
each
Visit
www.amazon.co.uk
Rubik's
Spark
No,
not another altered version of the classic hand toy, but rather a
whole new gaming system it itself. Rubik's Spark is unlike anything
else the company makes, as it is a fixed cube with no moving parts.
Instead, an internal gyroscope knows which way the cube is facing,
allowing you to play six different light games, turning and spinning
it to play. No endless twisting to get all the same colours on one
side here, no. You have to chase a light, feed your snake (yep, just
like Snake on your ex, ex, ex, ex, ex, ex, ex phone), and follow a
set path. It is tonnes of instant fun, and haters of the original
Rubik's Cube will probably love it. We've still never completed one,
you know. Nailed this first time though.
£19.99
Visit
uk.rubiks.com
Speedlink
Quinox Gamepad
Know
a PC gamer? If they've ever looked longingly at a console gamer's
gamepad with envy, brighten their festive morning with the Quinox.
This gamepad from Speedlink is fully programmable, meaning they can
set the buttons and sticks to control whatever function in the game
they like. As well as boasting the traditional controls on the
top-side, there are triggers and additional buttons on the underside
too. In the hand it is ergonomic, comfortable, and a pleasure to hold
for prolonged periods. It is USB, can be customised via the included
software, and also vibrates – like all the best gifts.
£54.99
Visit
www.speedlink.com
Gear4
Oxford Phone Case
If
you know their phone model, a brand new phone case can always make a
nice gift for someone. The Oxford from Gear4 is quite special, being
a flip case that not only has space for a few credit cards, but can
also act like a media stand. As with many cases like this, it comes
in versions to accommodate the latest iPhone and Samsung Galaxy
models, and once on, fits like a well-tailored glove. It uses D3O
impact protection, so you know the phone will be safely housed, a
magnetic closure to keep the flap over the screen while in your
pocket, and all the cutt-outs for controls and cameras that your
particular model needs. It feels great in the hand, offers a nice
amount of grip, but also awesome protection and a practical stand.
£34.99
Visit
www.gear4.com
