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g e a r & g a d g e t s
Smart
sidekicks
These products will make your life easier,
wherever you are
NESPRESSO U
Get your cuppa sans the hassle with
the Nespresso U. This single-cup
machine features three programmable
sizes — ristretto, espresso and lungo
—
and automatically remembers your
preferences. It also loads, brews and
ejects capsules at the push of a button.
And don’t worry about counter space. The
U machine has an adjustable water tank
and removable magnetic cup tray, which
allows it to adapt to the available space.
S$288 (PHP9,452);
ACASE BLACK DIAMOND III
Liven up a small get-together with this portable Bluetooth speaker,
which glows and changes colors to the beat of your favorite music.
Just adjust the volume and brightness with the remote. US$120
(
PHP4,900);
CHARGECARD
Can’t live without your iPhone and iPad? This
thin, wallet-sized USB charging cable will
leave both gadgets full of energy. US$24.99
(
PHP1,021);
BOOQPAD MINI
Working while traveling? Slot
your iPad mini, pen, stylus,
name cards and cash inside
this protective folio, which suits
both left- and right-handed
users. It comes with a 50-sheet
notepad too. Available in gray jute
natural fiber and black leatherette.
US$39.95 (PHP1,632);
CLICK & GROW
Thanks to this electronic
smartpot, you can have your very
own mini tomatoes, basil, chili
peppers and flowers at home. It’s
designed with a processor and
microchip, batteries, sensors,
a pump and water reservoir so
you don’t have to worry about
watering and fertilizing — it takes
care of all that for you. A starter
kit includes the smartpot and
a plant cartridge containing
seeds, nutrients and
software. From US$79
(
PHP3,226);
clickandgrow.com
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home
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CHARMAINE BAYLON
