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Maplin launches Packbuster
Finally - an end to package-opening injuries 14 January 2009 17:09 GMT TweetMaplin has announced that they are to sell a new product that could end your package opening woes. The apply named Packbuster has three features that are designed to handle different aspects of package opening. A cutter, the "Blister Buster" and a...
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Credit Crunch Christmas: £30 off an ION USB turntable
Pocket-lint's Advent calendar of gift ideas: 2 days to go 23 December 2008 10:43 GMT TweetFor today's Credit Crunch Christmas suggestion we have an idea for those of you who are struggling to think of what to get a parent, PC-ed up grandparent, or anyone for that matter with a large vinyl collection.
It is the ION iTT 05 XL USB... -
Electronic firework launcher on sale
Safety first with remote control gizmo 20 October 2008 17:32 GMT TweetMaplin is offering an "electronic remote control firework launcher" in time for Bonfire Night.
The gizmo claims to dramatically reduce the chance of injury by launching fireworks without a flame and at a safe distance.
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Maplin launches portable 7-inch TV
For caravaners, campers - and soap addicts 15 October 2008 14:45 GMT TweetMaplin has launched a seven-inch portable LCD colour digital and analogue TV.
Aimed at soap and sports fans, the compact hand-held TV is designed to be used out and about and can can store and receive over 250 analogue and 999 digital channels,... -
Maplin joins the netbook party
With £169 minibook 18 September 2008 11:56 GMT TweetEven budget retailer Maplin has entered the netbook market with an entry dubbed the minibook.
The ultra-portable laptop, as they phrase it, is truly compact measuring 222 x 165 x 29.5mm and weighs in at 650 grams, but size isn't everything... -
Maplin launches in-car microwave
Hot Ginsters here we come 14 August 2008 14:25 GMT TweetGetting stuck in a traffic jam and feeling peckish can be a bit annoying especially if you like your Ginsters hot.
Well Maplin, perhaps being inspired by a BMW April fools gag a couple of years ago is hoping to fix this with the launch of... -
Maplin Minibook launches for just £169.99
But price will go up after 02 September... 12 August 2008 12:11 GMT TweetMaplin is going against Asus, Acer and so many others in launching its own mini PC.
The Minibook is being described as a stylish, lightweight travel notebook "that is tailor-made for business use or pleasure".
It features a... -
Maplin launches 320GB media player
Hard drive with media playing abilities 24 July 2008 15:44 GMT TweetMaplin has launches a new 320GB media player to give gadget lovers "the complete digital home theatre system".
The device - essentially an external hard drive, with standalone media player - means users can download and store home videos,... -
Maplin launches MusicTube waterproof MP3 player
For £40 8 July 2008 15:19 GMT TweetMaplin has launched a waterproof MP3 player with a "robust", anti-rust aluminium body.
With a 4GB memory, the claim is the player can hold up to 1000 songs and has an adjustable arm band.
Complete with waterproof earphones and... -
Maplin launches Portable Digital Video Recorder
Movie watching and making on the go 29 April 2008 16:38 GMT TweetMaplin has launched a video recorder and player so you can make your own masterpiece and then watch it for just £179.99.
The portable video recorder comes with a digital video recorder, microphone and external camera that clips neatly on... -
Mega Sonic Scatter-Cat gun looks cool
With "easy trigger action" 16 April 2008 17:08 GMT TweetIf you hate those pesky gangs of squirrels who hang around in alleyways at night, or more realistically, want to rid your garden of the neighbour's cats, then this is a pet-safe way of doing it.
It can target animals up to 20 metres away... -
Tactical head cam as worn by police launches
Add-on device for extreme sports fans 14 April 2008 13:06 GMT TweetA new high-resolution tactical head camera as worn by the police for surveillance operations is being launched by Maplin.
Rather than for use in such tactical operations, the retailer is angling the device as the perfect portable camera... -
Maplin offers cheapo "sporty cam"
Complete with built-in MP3 player 29 January 2008 15:31 GMT TweetMaplin has launched the "Mini Pocket DV with Sporty Cam".
Fitted with a detachable sports camera that can be attached to clothing, this digital video camera is designed capture all your sporting action.
The 10-megapixel DV... -
Mini electric bumper cars for kids
Indoor dodgems? Carnage... 6 November 2007 16:30 GMT Tweet"All the fun of the fair at home" claims Maplin and we might just have to agree.
These funky, brightly-coloured bumper cars offer a top speed of two miles per hour - fast enough for your 2- to 6-year-old no doubt, and give 40 minutes of... -
Maplin offers sub-£200 HD camcorder
New budget model 29 October 2007 16:17 GMT TweetMaplin says it's "pushing the boundaries of dual digital technology" by launching its new high definition (720p) digital video camcorder with 8-megapixel still camera.
The camcorder will cost £199, which the cut-price retailer says, considering...
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