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23rd December 2007

Convert VHS to DVD: The DVD Xpress

[Part of the Five must have computer gadgets feature]

This is quite possibly the best gadget of this list. It allows you to copy your old VHS tapes directly to DVD. You can record to your harddrive, or bypass it and burn directly to DVD or CD. Just hook up the DVD Xpress to your computers USB port, plug the cords from your camcorder or video player in to the device and your ready to go. Requires a Pentium III processor and Windows 2000 or later.

DVD Xpress

These are a steal at Amazon for $75.

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Skype Cordless Phone

[Part of the Five must have computer gadgets feature]

If you don’t know what Skype is, it’s a service that allows you to call anyone in the world, via your computer…for free! Yup, you don’t have to spend a cent! Of course, one of the drawbacks is your stuck at your computer for the entire conversation. With the Skype Cordless Phone however your free to move about your home while talking to your friend on the other side of the world. All you need is Windows XP or later as your operating system and a USB port to plug the phone station in to. The phone even has a color LCD screen that displays your Skype contact list.

Available at ThinkGeek for 100 bucks.

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Roll-Up Keyboard

[Part of the Five must have computer gadgets feature]

These are becoming more and more popular, the roll-up keyboard. Featuring a 104 key standard QWERTY layout, put simply - you can roll this keyboard up. Extremely portable. And best of all, their completely silent. Laptop users who miss the standard keyboard layout really enjoy these.

Roll-up Keyboard

Available from ThinkGeek with USB & PS/2 connectivity.

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Customizable Keyboard

[Part of the Five must have computer gadgets feature]

If your a gamer you’ll be able to identify with the frustration of keys not always being where you’d like them for ease of use. With this keyboard you can move the included keys around the tray in any arrangement you want and you can program them to do what you want. It’s not just for games though, it works with any program. For example, say there is a string of commands you often use in a program such as Microsoft Word or Adobe Photoshop, you could program a single key to perform those commands.

DX1 Customisable keyboard

Pick one up at ThinkGeek.

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Keyboard Vacuum

[Part of the Five must have computer gadgets feature]

Kicking things off is this USB keyboard vacuum. Most of us can probably admit to not cleaning our keyboard often enough. But, we really should try to keep them clean as it can quickly become one of the most germ-ridden items in the home or office. This vacuum which comes with two different cleaning attachments will help you remove dust and dirt from between your keys.

USB Vacuum