Prancing Mouse, Win Loose

Sound quality is good but noise cancellation is the big winner; they’re very efficient at blocking out ambient noise — be it in the office, the road or in an airplane. Sound quality isn’t positively audiophile-grade but nevertheless good.

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Thumbs Up

Data storage is getting better and better. The new Kingston DataTraveler 310 USB flash drive lets you lug around 256GB worth of files. That’s up to 365 CDs, 54 DVDs or 51,000 images. Perfect for designers, engineers and architects who need to easily store and transport large files. And certain people we know who always have the best movies. It features Password Traveler software, which allows the user to create and access a password-protected privacy zone. The secure area of the drive can account for up to 90 percent of the drive’s capacity and does not require administrator rights.
Rs. 48,380.- kingston.com/india

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Win Loose

There’s nothing quite like a massage to take away the aches and pains of a hard day. The uPapa Hug, a snug-fit power massager from Osim, has a body-hug design perfect for soothing stiff necks and aching shoulders – just drape it around the neck, plug it in and switch it on to let it work its magic. Power drumming from symmetrical double-point drum massagers loosens stiff muscles and improves blood circulation. It can also be used on the back, butt, thighs and calves for the ultimate home massage, ever. Money may not buy you happiness, but it can surely get your stress busted!
Rs. 9,900, www.osimindia.com

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The In Box

When a brand turns 150,  it’s time to to do something special. And when it’s Tag Heuer, you can count on some class. They have chosen to commemorate the occasion with the limited edition 150th Anniversary Coffret. The coffret — box, to you and me —  itself is pretty cool: An elegant travelling trunk crafted by the French artisan Fred Pinel, it is made of premium materials and even houses a mini USB connector and a watch winder. Aside from the goodies: A Grand Carrera Calibre 17 RS2 Chronograph and the hand-assembled Meridiist phone, complete with alligator skin embellishments. It’s a limited edition of 150 numbered pieces, so good luck with getting one!
Price on request, www.tagheuer.com

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WEBHEAD:

Popcorn
With a few honourable exceptions, film reviewing in India is becoming rather dismal. Half-baked, ill-informed critique vies with brown-nosing or paid-for promos.

So we were delighted to spot a new indi site, Film Impressions (www.filmimpressions.com ).
Featuring the views of a collective of independent critics, it promises to “offer well-argued criticism, insightful interviews, historical perspective... and celebrate cinema in all its glory.”

Behind its rather cluttered design is some pretty varied fare, including reviews of Indian and international films, features, think pieces, interviews, and loads more. The love of the movies is transparent, the commitment as much so.

To be taken seriously? Well, one of its recent reviews had the film’s director appearing in the comments section to react to parts of the review. Worth watching, we think.

Peter Griffin