Captain Gadget

Captain Gadget's Christmas Guide

Gifts under €20
Christmas just isn’t right without the correct lighting. The USB Christmas Tree gives you just the right amount of Christmas cheer as you sit at work counting down the days to Santa’s visit. The tree which is powered through the USB port of the PC flashes blue, green and pink in sequence to add to the glamour. The downside is the tree is pretty useless outside of the festive season and the continuous colour change can be a distraction.

Gifts €20 to €100
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse," well this mouse might just be stirring. The wireless finger mouse is designed to allow computer users operate all the mouse functions without taking the fingers off the keyboard. Worn as a ring with three different finger sizes this clever gadget should reduce the chance of RSI but may just knacker your knuckles!

Gifts when money is no object
If the stress of 2007 has finally become too much then treat yourself or your better half to the perfect massage chair. This leather recliner gently lowers your body into a prone position before the electronic massager takes a scan of your spine and decides how much pressure to exert. I tried this out at the Toys for Big Boys show and I have to say it was difficult to get up after the fifteen minute workout. Apart from the pure indulgence the pain to the wallet may be too much!