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by Joe Svetlik

From iMacs to eBooks... 20 must-have gadgets for the busy director this Christmas

1. LG Watch Phone
Phone, text and take pictures, all from your wrist. It even does video calls. Be prepared to receive some odd looks, though. £500
www.orange.co.uk

2. Optimus Maximus
A guaranteed way to speed up your working-assign certain programs to keys on this bespoke keyboard, and you can launch them with one press. £1,129
www.artlebedev.com

3. Apple iMac
Nothing says, "I mean business", like the new iMac. It now comes with a massive 27in screen. Your documents have never looked so good. From £949
www.apple.com/uk

4. Okamura Cruise Workstation
The seat on this office set-up is low down, which prevents slouching. It also tilts back, reducing stress on your lower back. £3,134.99
www.back2.co.uk

5. BlackBerry Storm2
The latest BlackBerry features a touchscreen that clicks to acknowledge your presses, so there's no more jabbing in vain. It also offers what is still the world's best mobile email service. Free on contract
www.vodafone.co.uk

6. 3m mpro120
A petite business-focused projector, the MPro12o allows you to project or share digital content on the move. Connects to PCs, phones and MP4 players. £299.99
www.3m.com

7. Livescribe Pulse 4GB
This is no ordinary pen. A built-in Dictaphone records audio, then when you touch a word you've written, it'll jump to that part of the audio on playback. £169.99
www.livescribe.com/uk

8. Dyson Air Multiplier
This bladeless fan sucks in air through the back and propels it out at 15 times the speed, in a constant stream with no buffeting. £200
www.dyson.co.uk

9. Nikon S100pj
No more crowding around the screen to view pictures with this camera-the S100PJ has a built-in projector for beaming them on to the wall. It's the perfect device for presentations. £400
www.nikon.co.uk

10. Sony X Series
Measuring 13.9mm (about the thickness of two iPod nanos), this is a seriously slim laptop. And it's so light you won't even notice it's in your bag. From £1,299
www.sony.co.uk

11. Dunhill Sentryman Explorer Pen
This pen has a flint in the barrel for striking up a fire, should you be stranded in the wilderness or tire of a boring meeting. Sounds like the ultimate executive toy. £2,995
www.dunhill.com

12. Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
You can set programs to appear on your home screen through the day, so news in the morning, YouTube at lunch and games for the journey home. What more do you want? Free on contract
www.sonyericsson.com 

13. Jabra Stone
By far the sexiest Bluetooth headset available, this features noise-cancelling technology, eliminating the need for an unsightly microphone arm.£99
www.jabrastone.com

14. Vertu Constellation Ayxta
This luxury flip phone features a program called City Brief that tells you all about the city you're visiting. Plus, it's made of aerospace aluminium.
£4,369
www.vertu.com

15. TomTom Go 940 Live
Tom Tom IQ Routes takes actual average speeds on roads rather than just the speed limit, giving the most accurate estimated journey times.
£391.48
www.tomtom.com

16. Olympus E-P2
A beauty of a camera, with the performance of an SLR in a body not much bigger than your average compact. £849
www.olympus.co.uk

 17. iPod nano
Still the best portable music player. Now comes with a video camera built in, with a choice of 15 filters for adding effects. From £115
www.apple.com/uk

18. Seiko Ananta
Combines the accuracy of a quartz watch with the looks of a traditional timepiece. Uses a design inspired by a Japanese katana sword. £4,500
www.seiko-ananta.com

19. Pure Sensia
A 5.7in touchscreen lets you access more programme information, slideshows, and weather and news feeds, all from your radio. £250
www.touchmyradio.com

20. Barnes & Noble Nook
The first eBook reader with a touchscreen at the bottom that shows cover art. Like browsing in a virtual bookshop. £155
www.barnesandnoble.com

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