Olympus Tough 6010 camera
Reasons to buy This is a simple to use, 12-megapixel digital camera that can withstand being dropped from five feet and can take pictures underwater. It’s as close to indestructible as a gadget gets.
Reasons not to You demand more control over your images, and you have a very careful nature.
Verdict This is a brilliant bit of kit, as useful in the lecture theatre as on the beach.
Price Around £210
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Macbook Pro 13-inch
Reasons to buy This is a fully featured computer in miniature, complete with DVD drive and all the usual Apple software for your music, video and work needs.
Reasons not to It’s not as light as you might like, so if you plan on carrying