How about some cool gadgets on your Diwali shopping list? Nandagopal Rajan tests peripherals that bring cutting-edge technology to your home

MX AIR MOUSE, LOGITECH
Rs 6,299
This is the magic wand, a mouse that works on air. Since the MX Air need no surface to roll on you can just point it at the screen, do left click, right click or scroll from any part of the room. In fact, it is smoother than the regular mouse as there is nothing to offer resistance. This wonder mouse even has a button that helps you play/pause media player and control volume. The red lights embedded in the body ensure that you can work on this one even when it is pitch dark—ideal for watching movies on the comp. It comes with a USB remote sensor and a charging dock.

diNOVO MINI, Logitech
Rs 9,495
THIS little palm-sized gadget is a full-fledged remote keyboard that allows you to control your PC or laptop from up to 30 feet away. The Mini has a ClickPad that doubles up as touchpad or cursor key and does away with the need for a mouse to use along with this keyboard. It comes with a USB sensor, bluetooth and a mobile-like lithium battery which can be easily recharged. The Mini is also an ideal media remote with dedicated keys to control Windows Media Center. The backlight ensures that you don’t stumble while typing in low light conditions. The small size of the keys, however, makes it tough to use this as a primary keyboard for writing anything long. But the page up/down keys and prominent back key help you surf the Net from the comfort of a couch a few feet away from the PC or laptop. The diNovo Mini is a must-have if you have an enormous monitor which forbids you from sitting close to it.

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