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Eye Candy
Sexiest gadget/gadget with the most Bling factor
HP Touchsmart PC
HP Touchsmart PC
The computer as you've never felt it before. More details
HTC Touch Diamond
HTC Touch Diamond
Re-defining the perception of advanced mobile phones… the HTC Touch Diamond signals a giant leap forward in combining hi-tech prowess More details
iPhone
iPhone - WINNER!
Introducing the iPhone 3G. With 3G wireless technology, GPS mapping, support for enterprise features like Microsoft Exchange - the iPhone is a sexy and practical. Winner!
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Nokia 8800 Saphire Art Phone
Nokia 8800 Saphire Art Phone
Feel the attraction of the sleek, luxurious design when you wrap your fingers around this stainless steel phone. More details
Philips Swarovski USB
Philips Swarovski USB
Electronic company Philips and jewellers Swarovski join forces to present a range of slick and sexy USB keys. More details
 
Go-Go Gadget
The best portable gadget of the year...
Blackberry Bold
Blackberry Bold
The Blackberry Bold has everything you'd expect from a smart phone and so much more... More details
HP Mini Note 2133
HP Mini Note 2133
It might be small in size but its big on usability, durability, and attractiveness. More details
MSI Wind
MSI Wind
The rise of the netbook saw a new breed of computers and the MSI Wind was one netbook that was happy to lead the charge More details
Nokia N96
Nokia N96 - WINNER!
No mobile phone truly embodies the term convergence device than the Nokia N96. Winner!
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Philips Portable DVD player with iPod dock
Philips Portable DVD player with iPod dock
Philips DCP850 is among the first portable DVD players to incorporate a video iPod dock. More details
 
Let Me Entertain You
The best entertainment gadget of the year
Aiptek Pocket Cinema
Aiptek Pocket Cinema
Projectors are everywhere - in movie cinemas and even in the home - but what if you could take your projector with you? More details
Altec Lansing Orbit Speaker
Altec Lansing Orbit Speaker
Sound engineers Altec Lansing have found a way to do it that'll make any iPod a portable boombox with so much sound you won't know what to do with it. More details
Argo Cinema 2 Video Eyeware
Argo Cinema 2 Video Eyeware
Ever wanted to watch your movies on your own personal movie cinema? What if you could do it on the go like on a bus or a train? More details
Samsung Series 8 TV
Samsung Series 8 TV
The slim, sleek Samsung Series 8 Full HD TV frames pictures perfectly and introduces you to a unique entertainment experience. More details
Sony Bravia  Z series
Sony Bravia Z series - WINNER!
TV takes a leap into teh future with this 200 Hz model from Sony. Winner!
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Lifesaver
The gadget you can't live without this year
Asus EeePC
Asus EeePC - WINNER!
Built for computing on the go - the ASUS EeePc started the net book trend and has been a leader in the field ever since. Winner!
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LX charging case for iPhone
LX charging case for iPhone
One of the biggest complaints about the Apple iPhone is battery life: it just doesn't have enough juice. well your problems are over thanks to this handy charging case! More details
Nokia E71
Nokia E71
Nokia's competitor to the Blackberry serves up as a deliciously slimline mobile that combines push email with loads of entertainment options. More details
The Blackberry Bold
The Blackberry Bold
Ever left the office and realised you'd forgotten to read that all important email... Those days are goone thatnks to the Blackberry- and you don't get much better than the top of the line Blackberry Bold. More details
Ultimate Ears 5Vi earphones
Ultimate Ears 5Vi earphones
the 5 vi earphones offers the most detailed and sonically rich experience when listening to all type of musical genres. - thanks to the use of the same speaker technology as delivered in their monitors. More details
 
Road Warrior
The best car gadget of the year...
Azentek in-car computer
Azentek in-car computer
The AzenteK CPC 1200 (Atlas) is the world's first all in one fully integrated in car multyimedia PC and GPS. More details
Belkin Tunecast with Clearscan
Belkin Tunecast with Clearscan
Listen and charge your ipod whilst driving thanks to this great product from Belkin. More details
MyGig
MyGig
This in car stereo / navigator will see you cruising the highways and biways without getting lost. More details
Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth headset
Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth headset
For crystal clear conversations on teh go, look no further than Plantronics - you can't argue with the people that gave you sound from the very first moon mission... More details
Tom Tom XL
Tom Tom XL - WINNER!
Your days of getting lost are behind you thanks to this budget priced but feature packed GPS from Tom Tom. Winner!
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Bleeding Edge
The game that pushes the envelope...
Far Cry 2
Far Cry 2
Ubisoft's first person shooter delivers an open world adventure that will see you making alliances that will affect the state of gameplay. More details
Gears of War 2
Gears of War 2
It's no surprise to see Gears of War 2 in the Bleeding Edge category - developer Cliffy B has been making some of the world's best games for years. More details
Grand Theft Auto IV
Grand Theft Auto IV - WINNER!
GTA IV was one of the year's most anticipated games and when it finally landed we were n't disappointed. Winner!
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Little Big Planet
Little Big Planet
You don't get much more bleeding edge than Sony's latest release Little Big Planet - sure its a platform puzzle game - but it's also a whole lot more. More details
Mirror's Edge
Mirror's Edge
A game that takes the movements of cult sport parkour and transports them into a high tech world of the future where you must run, leap and slide your way to victory. More details
 
Nothing Else Matters
The game that makes you forget about everything else...
GTA 4
GTA 4 - WINNER!
Lose yourself in the violence and corruption of Liberty City as all the action in GTA IV unfolds... Winner!
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Microsoft's Fable 2
Microsoft's Fable 2
Lionheads Studio came up a winner when they unveiled the original Fable. Now Fable 2 takes the franchise to a new level for Microsoft More details
Patapon
Patapon
A PSP game makes the nothing else matters hit list - and once you've played this addictive rhythm game you'll understand why. More details
Sony's Little Big Planet
Sony's Little Big Planet
if ever a game was going to sweep you off your feet and make you forget about everything else it's Little Big Planet with its cute hero Sackboy More details
World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft
Massive mulitplayer online role player games don't get much bigger than this... World of Warcraft is the grandaddy of MMORPG More details
 
Party Time
The best family game/ party game of the year
Buzz Quiz TV
Buzz Quiz TV
This multiplayer trivia game has been a family favourite since its release, the new instalment ups the anti na delivers even more fun. More details
Guitar Hero World Tour
Guitar Hero World Tour - WINNER!
This is for the wanna-be Rock ‘n’ Rollers out there who can’t get enough of the lime light! Guitar Hero World Tour lets you live every music lovers dream by forming your very own real-life band. Winner!
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Mario Kart
Mario Kart
Mario is a classic, but still an absolute fave! Mario Kart takes you on the ride of your life in the most magical and random circuits. More details
Rayman Raving Rabbids Tv Party
Rayman Raving Rabbids Tv Party
Rayman Raving Rabbids takes our fave crazy bunnies on over 70 mini-adventures. Players can choose to play in Story Mode or Score Mode. More details
Singstar
Singstar
SingStar allows any Jo Blow to feel like a super star. This karaoke video game by Sony provides a world of entertainment as you score points by singing along to your fave tracks. More details
 
Street Cred
The most talked about game of the year
Call Of Duty: World at War
Call Of Duty: World at War
Prepare to live life as a soldier in World War II like no one ever has before in Call of Duty: World At War. More details
Grand Theft Auto 4
Grand Theft Auto 4 - WINNER!
Think you’re hardcore? Bet you can’t handle Grand Theft Auto 4. This game is based on the corruption and crime found and hidden within most major cities. Winner!
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Guitar Hero World Tour (Activision)
Guitar Hero World Tour (Activision)
Guitar Hero World Tour was created solely for the music obsessed and the instrumentally friendly moshers. This game lets you live your wildest dreams in the privacy of your own living room. More details
Little Big Planet (Sony)
Little Big Planet (Sony)
Create, explore, use your imagination as you bring Sackboys world to life in Little Big Planet. More details
Midnight Club LA
Midnight Club LA
Makers of hit games like Grand Theft Auto and Bully, Rockstar Games are back with a new exciting racing game that'll blow your eyebrows off. More details
 
You're my hero
The best game hero of the year...
Iron Man
Iron Man
Marvel's superhero makes his gaming debut - and jumps straight onto the gaming hero list. More details
Lara Croft
Lara Croft - WINNER!
The Tomb Raider franchise's legendary heroine, Lara Croft, makes her first appearance as a Shack Awards nominee. Winner!
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Marcus Fenix
Marcus Fenix
Gears of War's feisty soldier Marcus Fenix is ready to take on all the contenders to win the Hero crown. More details
Sackboy
Sackboy
Little Big Planets' quirky crocheted hero makes an appearance as best hero in the Shack Awards. More details
Snake
Snake
Metal Gear Solid's canny hero returns for the game's fourth instalment ready to take a crack at the best hero crown. More details
 
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