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Mobile Phone: iPhone 4

Although the iPhone 4 faced a little hiccup after its launch, expect the mother of all app-ready phones to remain the model to beat for a while yet. $1,048 (free with higher subscription plans) from selected Apple retailers including EpiCentre@Wheelock Orchard, 501 Orchard Rd., 6238-9376.

Tablet PC: iPad

The iPad might be a little over-hyped but its functionality, design and purpose are unrivalled for a tablet PC. Measuring 9.7 inches and weighing 1.5 pounds, it has an insanely clear LED-backlit IPS display and more than 200,000 apps. $728-1,228 from selected Apple retailers.

Earphones: Monster Turbine Pro Gold

It’s not called a monster for nothing—though not in size, but in sound quality. With a deep, rich bass and five advanced sound isolating eartips encased in a classy, gold plated finish, the Monster Turbine Pro Gold rumbles. $529.95 from HMV, #B1-47 CityLink, 1 Raffles Link, 6238-7218.

Headphones: TDK WR700

TDK Life on Record’s latest wireless technology delivers high-quality sound five meters from its wireless port. Plug in with three other friends to listen to the same tune and partake in your own little silent disco. $349 from Jaben Network, #04-11 The Adelphi, 1 Coleman St., 6337-0809.

Netbook: Sony VAIO X Series VPCX125LG/S

At 745g, this model is impossibly lightweight and doesn’t scrimp on battery life (7.5 hours) or memory space (64GB SSB). $2,199 from Sony Centre, #04-03/04 ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, 6509-8880.

Camera: Olympus Pen E-P2

Packed with features and peripherals akin to that of a typical SLR, the E-P2 is impressively compact. The low-pass filter and all-new processor for higher ISO performance ensure optimal performance. $1,448 from Harvey Norman Mega Superstore@Millenia, 9 Raffles Blvd., 6311-9988.

Watch: Garmin Forerunner 310XT

This GPS-enabled watch allows you to keep track of your performance data and syncs it with your computer’s fitness program. With the option to chart your pace, time and heart rate, the Forerunner 310XT outsprints the competition. $699 from Motionsports, #04-18/19 Paragon, 290 Orchard Rd., 6733-9949.

Camcorder: Panasonic HDC-TM700

With full HD recording through a wide-angle Leica lens, the HDC-TM700 comes in a handy, portable size with an easy to use menu. $2,299 from Best Denki, #02-33B/D Great World City, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, 6732-8122.