The 10 best New Year's resolution gadgets

The Gadget Show  Wednesday 30 December 2009

It’s that time of year again. Join us as we look at some tech-based resolutions for the new year, and the gadgets that will help you make it happen…

I will be tidier
Dyson DC30 £117: compact, portable and with 40 watts of power, the DC30 is a great dust-busting solution for any home. Logitech Harmony One, £118: The downside of all that shiny home cinema gear is all those remotes. This powerful gizmo is the solution. Amazon Kindle, $259: Physical books begone – the Kindle and its high-tech eReader friends are emptying bookshelves everywhere.

I will get more from my photos
Joby Gorillapod, from £17.95: this flexible tripod clings to just about anything, opening up all sorts of creative possibilities. Sony DPF-X1000N, £250: why keep those pics on your computer? The X1000’s high-res 10in LCD will show them off to stunning effect. Canon Pixma iP4600, £80: the best mid-range inkjet photo printer around. Produces great prints at a reasonable price.

I will exercise more
Nike+ iPod kit, £19: stick the Nike+ sensor in your running show and turn your iPod into the perfect exercise partner. Garmin Forerunner 305, £199: a training watch with a GPS receiver built in, helping you track your training regime accurately. Wii Fit Plus, £20: the most fun you can have while getting fit, and all from the comfort of your own front room.

I will reduce my stress
WakeMate, £31 (pre-order): start the day rested thanks to this wrist band that waits until the right point in your sleep cycle to wake you up. Bose QuietComfort 15, £279: keep the music in and the rest of the world out with these high-end noise-cancelling cans. TomTom GO 950 LIVE, £299: the latest refresh of TomTom’s finest will make sure you never know the stress of getting lost again.

I will keep in better touch with my family
Sennheiser MM 450 Travel, £290: for uncompromised call quality, look no further than the MM 450 – the self-proclaimed best Bluetooth headset ever made. Microsoft LifeCam VX-6000, £70: give your web video a widescreen HD quality boost, complete with built-in microphone on Windows Live integration. O2 Joggler, £150: keep the whole family’s movements and calendars co-ordinated, all from a versatile central unit.

I will enjoy my music more
Shure SE530PTH, £235: if you can see past the price, you’ll be investing in some of the best in-ear ‘phones ever made. Sonos ZonePlayer S5, £349: fill your house with all your favourite tunes thanks to Sonos’ clever and convenient multi-room technology. Logic 3 Valve 80, £400: iPod docks don’t get much better looking than this, but rest assured: the Valve 80 sounds as good as it looks.

I will be care more for the planet
Roberts solarDAB, £80: the world’s first solar DAB radio soaks up the sun’s rays to charge up, then lasts for 27 hours before it needs recharging. Solio Universal Charger, £45: portable and powerful, this universal charger works with a wide range of portable gadgets. Wattson, £100: this practical gizmo tells you just how much power you’re using, as well as the cash you’re saving by switching kit off.