Previous Gadgets of the Week
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Pocket Weather Station The station measures temperature, pressure, humidity and also comes with a built-in altimeter for determining your altitude in hilly or mountainous areas. The unit predicts general weather conditions for the next 12 hours so you will be less likely to be caught out in the rain on your next field investigation. In addition, the station includes a clock, calendar and moon phase indicator. The display is also backlit, making it easy to use in the dark. Dimensions 13.3 x 10 x 2.5 cm make it portable enough to carry around with you wherever you go. Powered by 2 cell batteries. Manufactured by Digital & Wireless, the unit currently retails for £19.95 |
 | Stereo Condenser Microphone This handy Microphone, made by Yoga, is a 'must-have' in any serious investigators kit. Because it is a condenser, it is extremely sensitive, and being a stereo mic it is capable of helping you to deteremine if any anomalous sounds you detect have occurred either close to or far away from the microphone's position. This model, the Yoga EM 268, has an amazing frequency range for it's price, being capable of picking up sounds from 50 Hz to 18 kHz. Ideal for use with any audio recorder, the microphone comes complete with mic stand, cable and a stereo mini-jack to jack converter (3.5 to 6.3 mm), all for the amazing price of £15 - £20 depending on where you shop. |
 | Mini Tripod Weighing in at only 6 grammes, and with a folded height of 13 centimetres, the Mini Tripod is a handy accessory that you can keep with your compact camera or camcorder at all times should the need arise for you to take pictures in low light conditions. Low light means longer exposure times, which leads to camera shake if your camera is not held completely still. Having a highly portable tripod with you improves your chances of getting more useful pictures. Available from most Pound shops for... you guessed it...£1! |
 | 24 (White) LED Magnetic Lamp with Hook This torch is small, lightweight and powerful, capable of throwing a beam of light over 200 metres (over 260 feet). It runs off three 1.5 volt AAA batteries and is fitted with a handy hook and magnet to aid hands free operation. The unit is highly water resistant, making it ideal for outdoor investigations. Battery life is very good, due to the low power consumption of LEDs, and the whole unit is small enough to fit into a pocket. Manufactured by Rolson Tools, these very handy lights currently retail around £5. Available from Amazon.co.uk |