Nuggets: Clever GSM cards and bright monitors too...
Nuggets is a daily update on the latest software and hardware releases provided by our very own gadget man, Mr Justin Pearse. At the end of the month we will provide a roundup of our favourites which you could win in our monthly Nuggets competition.
Heard a rumour about a plan for a new gadget or software? Seen a device on your travels you'd like to know more about? Tell 'Nuggets' and we'll get you the facts.
Mobile office... OK Ya!
The card comes with a hands-free microphone and earpiece allowing voice calls -- though seeing as the whole point of this is to keep your mobile free I don't think this is much of a selling point. A minor drawback is that the card only supports Windows 95. Available now at £255.
Big, bright and reasonable too...
If you like your monitor screens big, bright and colourful you'll probably want to have a look at Sony's new Multiscan 420GS. It uses the tried and trusted Trinitron technology which, according to Sony, gives a bright, clear display -- with resolutions up to 1600 X 1200. At 19"you won't miss much either. The footprint is the same as a standard 17" CRT and it has 2 VGA ports, one at the front and the other at the rear, which is useful for connecting to a notebook. All the standard features are present, such as colour, brightness and contrast control and horizontal and vertical adjustment. Available now for a reasonable £449 exc VAT.