Hi-tech accessories part 1

Adidas fitness arm pod

Targus women's notebook tote

Nike + shoes and iPod

Mobile phone cases

Leather case for iPod

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Adidas fitness arm pod

Designed to give your performance comfort and style, this lightweight, durable armband or your iPod will look hot both in the gym and treading the pavement.  The black and silver material is coated to give added reinforcement, meaning your workout can be as active as you dare.  Available from Stirling Sports for $19.95.

Targus women's notebook tote

If you want to look the part but aren't into the more traditional masculine looking laptop cases, then go for a feminine and sophisticated look with this notebook tote from Targus.  The Topload red tote fits a 15.4-inch notebook (or laptop), and has a completely removable sleeve to store it in.  There's plenty of room for paperwork and dedicated compartments for mobile phone and other accessories _ including the all important makeup compartment.  The Koskin exterior, with crocodile detail, makes this a very fashionable accessory, with $10 from all sales going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.  Available at Noel Leeming for $159.99.

Nike + shoes and iPod

Get connected to your running experience with the Nike + shoes and iPod and track your performance while boosting it with your favourite tunes. Choose an iPod nano, plug the receiver into your nano and fit the sensor into your Nike + shoes.  Your time will automatically be tracked, along with calories burned _ all fed back to you through your iPod earphones. Compatible with shoes from the Nike + range, including the Air Pegasus + 2007 series.  Go to www.nikeplus.com for more info. Available from Nike Platinum store for $62 (shoes sold separately)

Mobile phone cases

 If you're heading for the beach or pool this summer, make sure your mobile phone has the protection it deserves.  This cool Maloperro case with goofy bones in red is a great gift for the guys _ and the packaging is great too. Priced at $14.99 the case makes an excellent gift for the boys. For a girly option, try the Mossimo phone beanie at just $14.99, also from Telecom stores.

Leather case for iPod

If you want a more sophisticated case for your iPod shuffle, this red leather case that fits second-generation iPods is spot on.  The impact-resistant plastic shell has been moulded to the iPod shape then covered in luxurious Italian Pebblestone leather.  All shuffle features are accessed through the cover.  The Case Mate costs $33.74 from Magnum Mac

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