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Jamie Carter


 
 
 
Native Union POP Phone Bluetooth 
	For those who think Bluetooth headsets look dumb, try the POP (HK$500), which is inspired by the timeless Bakelite phone of the 1950s, though this incarnation connects to a smartphone, tablet or laptop via Bluetooth. Available from Lane Crawford, IFC mall, Central, tel. 2118 3388
 
 
 

 
 
Grado Labs Prestige Series SR125i 
	Supremely comfortable and offering the last word in detail, these professional headphones have old-school sonics as well as styling. Ideal for a home hi-fi, the SR125i (HK$1,600) uses a long crystal copper voice coil for clarity of sound. headphone.com.hk
 
 
 

 
 
ION Jukebox dock 
	A universal dock with a kitsch jukebox look that charges an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, the ION (HK$1,380) has built-in speakers and an optional Bluetooth dongle for ultra-modern wireless streaming. Buy from shooting.com.hk tel: 2959 6226
 
 
 
 

 
 
Eye Spy laptop backpack 
	Hand-stitched in London but taking inspiration from the boxy Japanese school bags of the 1980s, this kitsch nylon and PVC backpack (HK$1,250) has Velcro flap pockets, metal zips and a padded laptop compartment that takes a 13-inch or 15-inch MacBook Pro. goodordering.com
 
 
 
 

 
GenevaSound Model XS 
	The clamshell design is a retro classic, but this Swiss-made travel alarm clock (HK$1,980), which powers down when shut, has an LED time display hidden behind the speaker grille. It includes retractable FM aerial and Bluetooth for pairing with a smartphone. Genevalab.com/sound/hk_en/
 
 
 
 

Twelve South BookBook 
	Available for both the 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air for the same price, the BookBook (HK$698) sports a weathered look. Elastic security tags across the corners of the screen keep a MacBook Air snugly in place. Apple Store, Causeway Bay, tel: 3979 3100
 
 
 
 

Lomography Belair X 6-12 Trailblazer 
	Panoramas and novel square photos are available using this retro-style medium format camera with automatic exposure and interchangeable lenses. The Trailblazer (HK$3,378) produces sharp results in seconds using Fuji Instax Wide film. shop.lomography.com/hk
 
 
 

 
Underwood Model F USB Typewriter 
	The ultimate in retro writing, this original Underwood Model F typewriter (HK$6,200) has been modified to work as a USB keyboard for PC, Mac or iPad. usbtypewriter.com
 
 
 
 


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