New Apple iPod classic 160GB - Black

New Apple iPod classic 160GB - Black: Amazon.co.uk

Say youre listening to a song you really like and want to hear other tracks that go great with it. With a few clicks, the Genius feature finds the songs in your library that go great together and makes a Genius playlist for you. You can listen to the playlist right away, save it for later, or even refresh it and give it another go. Count on Genius to create a mix you wouldnt have thought of yourself. The vivid 2.5-inch display makes video come alive. Purchase or rent movies, buy TV shows, and download vid...

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Sat Nag: Amazon.co.uk: Toys

Sat Nag: Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games

Irritating. Annoying. Infuriating. Sat Nag - the in-car nagging system. A spoof sat-nav unit with lenticular screen. Push the button to hear one of 25 highly irritating comments. For example: 'In 100 metres, I'm going to ask you to move into the slow lane so I can fix my make up.' 'In 50 metres, if you fart again, I'm going to get out of this car and catch a bus.' 'You have reached your destination. You may now throttle your passenger.' 'I know you're a man, but it's been 45 minutes now. Can you please admit we're lost and ask someone the way?'

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Digital Kills the Wedding DJ

This article has been prompted by one that appeared in The Times Online some time ago. The article refers to how some couples are using iPods to supply their wedding reception music as opposed to hiring a DJ, although this could also apply to any other event.

This may seem like a good money saving idea, but lets take a closer look at what it means in reality. I agree that couples could save money on hiring a DJ but, and it is a big BUT, what are the potential ramifications of doing so legally.

Firstly in the UK any electrical equipment used in a public place and accessible to the public must have PAT (Portable Appliance Test). This is to make sure that the device is safe electrically. That means using an ipod with any form of mains supply either to the ipod itself or a mains powered docking station must have PAT. There are many companies doing PAT, usually charging per item, but most also have a minimum fee of around 70.00 plus VAT.

The second factor is if extra amplification is required then it will mean hiring additional equipment which will also add to the overall cost. The third factor is that an iPod does not come with any lighting which mean the hire of lighting effects if you want some.

It is now we hit the major stumbling block. If you are using such equipment you must be conversant with its safety and operating instructions. Why is this? Because you will be liable to be sued if anyone at the event has an accident, and if you have no knowledge of the safety and operating instructions then you cannot mount an active defense should the matter go to court. The next point to this is that to offset any possible action for injury you will have to have PLI (Public Liability Insurance). Yes the venue may have it but it is you who are responsible not the venue. PLI is not cheap to obtain, and if you read most small print it will require that all electrical items have a valid and current PAT, otherwise the PLI is void. PLI is a legal requirement.

Lets do some simple maths at this point:

- PAT 70.00
- PLI 150.00 (though you may get it cheaper or it may cost more)
- Equipment hire 60.00 (hire equipment must already have PAT)

Total cost 280.00

Next let us take a look at using an ipod for your musical entertainment. You have downloaded your songs the party is going well, and then a guest wants a particular track, do you stop the music to download it as you don't have it already or do you just say they can't have it and risk offending them. This is something that should be considered, also how much do you spend downloading the tracks in the first place.

There is available a system that has 60,000+ tracks available to play, and which you can hire from certain places. Basically it is a large digital jukebox for want of a description cost on average 300.00, and yes it can do requests, but what happens when someone puts on a track they love that clears the dance floor. Or will the music someone likes and puts on offends other people at the event.

A good quality DJ will set you back on average 300.00 for the evening, some cost more some less, but 300.00 is a fair price, unless you have special requirements. A good quality DJ will also have PLI and all equipment will have PAT, if it is required. A DJ can also play requests, and adapt to different situations, being human has advantages. Then there are the times someone wants a request but can't remember the title of the track and is also not sure who recorded it so they try and sing it to the DJ hoping they will know, now you can't do that to a machine.

When all is said and done to be legal and do it yourself will cost the same if not more than getting someone to do it for you. The other benefit is they will also set all the equipment up and take it all down, and there is no having to return the hired equipment which saves on time too.

I hope the above has made you think a little, sometimes it is better to get a professional rather than DIY.

Paul Sims

CEE Worldwide Entertainment Agency

What's in the box. 1 x FM Transmitter - Compatible with all iPods/iPhone. (iPod Nano 4g - Not included.)


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There's a lot of things to look out for when buying a new snowboard. You need to find a board that will suit your style, so whether you're a fan of heading down the side of a mountain as fast as you possibly can or whether you're interested in gadding about in the park, there's a board to suit your style. If your feet are larger than average, you might be interested in getting a board with a larger than average width, like the Burton Custom Wide (or any number of others). You should be looking at getting a board that's got the right shape for your style, a board with the right smoothness, rigidity and a board that's concave exactly to your liking.

You need to find the snowboard that will mesh perfectly with your bindings (or failing that, find bindings that will suit your board). The board that will work with your stance, build, foot size, height and weight.

A good way of making sure you get the right snowboard for you is to get a few ideas of what you're looking for first - try to find some snowboard reviews and see what other people are saying about the boards you're interested in. Before you buy, you could always try renting the snowboard of your choice and spending a few hours at the snow dome or indoor snowboard park. See how natural it feels to you, see if it matches what other people have said and get a feel for how you and board work together. When you've found the perfect snowboard for you, you'll know it as soon as you try it out.

If it's your first board and you're not sure what to get and you've got friends that snowboard, you should think about bringing them with you to the snowboard shop, or getting them to find a decent bargain for you online. It can be particularly difficult if it's your first board, because it's so hard to know what's good and what isn't until you've tried it out. You could just choose the one with the coolest design, but you'll probably regret it if the board itself doesn't suit how you ride. If you're going to drop some serious wedge on a board, then you definitely need to check out the reviews online first to make sure that it's a decent board.

Good luck hunting for that perfect snowboard!

Dave is a keen snowboarder from the UK, and runs the snowboard blog/magazine/store Snowboard Central. He encourages snowboarders to leave reviews of their boards at Which Snowboard, a reviews site that he runs. He also likes drinking tea and is permanently plugged into his iPod.

This new Onyx Duo Silicone Iskin for iPod nano (6G),with 160GB Utilizing iSkins unique dual-Layer design, the Duo combines a form-fitting silicone layer to protect against shock and moisture, with a functional full-frontal screen guard (ViSOR) that combined, provide stylish yet effective protection for iPod nano. Duo for iPod nano also comes with a removable, rotary belt clip and a lanyard, so you can wear it just how you like it.The Duo for iPod nano comes with a fully removable rotary belt clip and lanyard. So no matter how you like to wear it, there is the right option for you. The iSkin Duo for nano takes protecting the iPod seriously. It features integrated docking and earphone port covers to keep out harmful elements and moisture.The new Onyx Duo combines iSkin's legendary all-round shock, moisture and impact protection with premium good looks and precision fit.



Features:

• Dual Layer Design:The iSkin Duo for iPod nano features a dual-layer design that incorporates a durable frontal ViSOR with a silicone layer that fully encapsulates the iPod. The ViSOR layer protects the iPods screen and frontal area from scratches and impact, while the silicone layer provides soft shock absorbing and moisture repelling protection.


• Rotary Clip:This comes with a fully removable rotary belt clip system (revoClip3) that integrates seamlessly to keep you and your iPod connected. Its low profile design isnt bulky and its durable polycarbonate structure provides a strong hold. The revoClip3 can easily be removed for an even leaner look and includes a soft silicone placeholder to block the evo4 Duo's rear clip holes and prevent dirt from entering.


• Customer Review: This is a work of art
  Some add ons, like the mophie juice pack fot the iphone, are just ugly clunky things that do the job. The Iskin Evo Duo however, transforms the ipod into a funky, robust, go anywhere piece of kit and looks like an evolved product rather than an add on. The fit and finish are excellent and it feels better in the hand than the naked ipod. I modifoed it by cutting out the circle of thinner skin at the back, where the belt clip is supposed to go, and put a big velcro disk in instead so I can mount it on my dash. Did I mention the beld clip? Now that is crap, but I don't use it anyway. Good buy.
  Customer Review: Very Good
  No complaints, very good at what it does. You simply slip over the membraine and then snap-click the front cover. I like the fact that the front cover has a protective plastic screen, which itself is very hard-wearing. The rear belt-clip is removable (my preference) and the headphone & USB connection points are also protected with dust covers... Well worth the money if you really want to protect your iPod! Looks cool, just beware that the membraine that covers your scroll-wheel is clear(ish) rubber so it will show the original colour of your iPod through... on the pictures, it looks like white plastic!!!
  
  
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Blu-ray: A Primer

Blu-ray is an optical disc format which is set to rival HD-DVDin the race to be the
de-facto standard storage medium for HDTV. The HD-DVD vs Blu-ray battle resembles
that between Betamax and VHS and DVD+RW and DVD-RW.

Currently, the major Hollywood film studios are split evenly in their support for Blu-
ray and HD-DVD, but most of the electronics industry is currently in the blue corner.

The key difference between these new players and recorders and current optical disc
technology is that Blu-ray, as its name suggests, uses a blue-violet laser to read
and write data rather than a red one. Blue light has a shorter wavelength than red
light, and according to the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA), which is made up of,
amongst others, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, and Pioneer, this means that the laser
spot can be focussed with greater precision.

Blu-ray discs have a maximum capacity of 25GB and dual-layer discs can hold up to
50GB - enough for four hours of HDTV. Like HD-DVD, Blue laser discs dont require
a caddy and the players and recorders will be able to play current DVD discs. Codecs
supported by Blu-ray include the H.264 MPEG-4 codec which will form part of
Apples QuickTime 7, and the Windows Media 9 based VC-1.

The BDA says that although blue laser discs and players are already shipping in
Japan, they wont ship in the US until the end of 2005 at the very earliest. It is likely
that players will be very expensive initially, compared to DVD players. In Japan, they
cost the equivalent of $2000. However, as with all new technology, prices will
quickly fall - particularly as Blu-ray will be competing with HD-DVD for that space
under your TV.

Kenny Hemphill is the editor and publisher of The HDTV Tuner - a guide to the kit, the technology and the programming on HDTV.

Tired of wearing those uncomfortable headphones and earbuds? If so, use the Macally PodWave - portable stereo mini speakers which allow you to enjoy your favorite iPod tunes without headphones anytime, anywhere! Simply plug it into your iPod's headphone jack, pick a song and enjoy the music! It's compact and lightweight so you'll be sure to bring it with you wherever you go. The PodWave delivers exceptional sound with 500mWatts of power per channel. It's powered by a single AA battery which last for up to 8 hours of non-stop music enjoyment! That's a lot of power for such a small system (and at 78.4g, the PodWave is VERY small) In addition, the PodWave features an ON and OFF switch that help make your batteries last. Music when you need it, wherever you want it, courtesy of the PodWave from Macally.
Customer Review: Macally Podwave Portable ipod speaker - white
Made error thought this was compatible with ipod classic 120GB- it is not. It uses the headphone port, fits poorly,swings around loosely & has hardly any oomth,sounds tinny & total waste of money.Even after increasing song sound & adjusting the mode for small speaker using the itunes software. Though possibly ok with other ipod models. For the ipod classic 120GB Buy the wonderful iblock speaker,cheaper & sound quality amazing!Uses charger port not the headphone port, maybe that's why it works better.
Customer Review: ABSOLUTE RUBBISH!
Maybe I got a faulty unit because my experience was very different to that of the other reviewers. the sound quality was absolutely abysmal - tinny and distorted - and the output so faint it was laughable. Imagine listening to a badly-tuned in radio 2 rooms away with all the doors closed, and you've got it. On the other hand, Gear4 do a similar product - also available on Amazon - and the sound quality and output is fantastic. I'm keeping the Gear4 unit and sending back this one.


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The Latest Must Have Electronics Equipment For the Home

Electronics equipment can be purchased very cheaply these days and can help with security, communications, automation, labour saving and many other tasks around the home.

Home Networks

Up until a few years ago you needed to have wires trailing around for your communications and internet connection. Now you can connect wirelessly through WI-FI functionality.

Most routers offer wireless connections and it is as simple as plugging in a wireless card (most PCs ship with this card) and configuring a security pass key to access your network and the internet. This makes for a much more enjoyable surfing experience and it can be shared with other users around the home. There are some issues with security with this method over wired connections but correctly configured electronics equipment using the highest level of encryption should prove relatively risk free.

Home Security

Home security can be made easier with the utilisation of the right electronics. Equipment such as CCTV, Digital Recorders and Sensors are inexpensive and they can greatly improve the security of your property.

A simple wi-fi cctv camera setup can be integrated with your home or small business network for less than 100 and this can be monitored through your PC and even remotely if you are away. You could then place sensors around your property to automatically switch the camera on and digitally record footage to a hard disk, which could be invaluable in the event of a break-in.

Home Automation

Home automation products can then be connected to the network to automatically open curtains, switch on lights, unlock doors with a simple command from your PC or mobile phone or automatically to make your property look like it is being used, deterring any potential intruder.

With the focus on reduce carbon footprints, this type of electronics equipment can be invaluable. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems can be controlled to minimise wastage. Lighting can be controlled to take advantage of natural light or to automatically 'turn up' in the evening.

Home entertainment systems can be controlled automatically to be available in whichever room you are in using sensors to 'follow you around the house'.

You can even use this technology to switch on the oven when you are just setting off home after work so you have a hot meal ready when you walk through the door. The possibilities of electronics equipment are endless when you consider the development of domestic robots, you may never have to do housework again!

The Next Era Of Home Automation

With the advent of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) we can benefit from 'smart' electronics equipment. Tags have electronic data stored that identifies them with RFID compatible hardware. This technology has been adopted by companies involved in supply chain management who are using it to track products through their systems. An RFID tag could contain information like product type, destination address, size, weight etc, this information is read by machines (within a certain radius - no line of sight needed) which can then redirect the parcel in the relevant direction. This is now moving into shops (to remove the need for checkouts) and then homes so an example of this could be:

• RFID refrigerator monitors which products are used.
• It then creates a electronic 'shopping list', then once a week it will connect to the internet and transmit the weekly food order.
• The food is delivered and the new delivery is automatically 'checked in' to the fridge's stock list.
• A RFID enabled oven could automatically select the correct temperature and cooking time for your meal.

There are many uses for automated electronics equipment this is just the beginning of an automated home.

Visit 123 Electronics, a popular website that specialises in electronics equipment for the home.

Customer Review: It may be cheap but it does the job well.
I am not sure if it is a genuine Apple product or not, but I'm not bothered about that because it works just as well, and looks just as good.
Customer Review: Wow what a find!
Wow what a find! The price is great and it works well with my iPod classic 120 gig. It said 3 to 5 days to deliver and it arrived in just 2 days! All in all i would say that this is a must buy for sure! Ok so it dont say apple on it but then does it need to? I only got it because the airline i am flying to Thailand with has USB charging points in econmy and i did not want to spend a lot on something that might get lost or damaged. At this price i dont much care it if only works for a few times, but it looks like it will last too


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The Latest Must Have Electronics Equipment For the Home

Electronics equipment can be purchased very cheaply these days and can help with security, communications, automation, labour saving and many other tasks around the home.

Home Networks

Up until a few years ago you needed to have wires trailing around for your communications and internet connection. Now you can connect wirelessly through WI-FI functionality.

Most routers offer wireless connections and it is as simple as plugging in a wireless card (most PCs ship with this card) and configuring a security pass key to access your network and the internet. This makes for a much more enjoyable surfing experience and it can be shared with other users around the home. There are some issues with security with this method over wired connections but correctly configured electronics equipment using the highest level of encryption should prove relatively risk free.

Home Security

Home security can be made easier with the utilisation of the right electronics. Equipment such as CCTV, Digital Recorders and Sensors are inexpensive and they can greatly improve the security of your property.

A simple wi-fi cctv camera setup can be integrated with your home or small business network for less than 100 and this can be monitored through your PC and even remotely if you are away. You could then place sensors around your property to automatically switch the camera on and digitally record footage to a hard disk, which could be invaluable in the event of a break-in.

Home Automation

Home automation products can then be connected to the network to automatically open curtains, switch on lights, unlock doors with a simple command from your PC or mobile phone or automatically to make your property look like it is being used, deterring any potential intruder.

With the focus on reduce carbon footprints, this type of electronics equipment can be invaluable. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems can be controlled to minimise wastage. Lighting can be controlled to take advantage of natural light or to automatically 'turn up' in the evening.

Home entertainment systems can be controlled automatically to be available in whichever room you are in using sensors to 'follow you around the house'.

You can even use this technology to switch on the oven when you are just setting off home after work so you have a hot meal ready when you walk through the door. The possibilities of electronics equipment are endless when you consider the development of domestic robots, you may never have to do housework again!

The Next Era Of Home Automation

With the advent of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) we can benefit from 'smart' electronics equipment. Tags have electronic data stored that identifies them with RFID compatible hardware. This technology has been adopted by companies involved in supply chain management who are using it to track products through their systems. An RFID tag could contain information like product type, destination address, size, weight etc, this information is read by machines (within a certain radius - no line of sight needed) which can then redirect the parcel in the relevant direction. This is now moving into shops (to remove the need for checkouts) and then homes so an example of this could be:

• RFID refrigerator monitors which products are used.
• It then creates a electronic 'shopping list', then once a week it will connect to the internet and transmit the weekly food order.
• The food is delivered and the new delivery is automatically 'checked in' to the fridge's stock list.
• A RFID enabled oven could automatically select the correct temperature and cooking time for your meal.

There are many uses for automated electronics equipment this is just the beginning of an automated home.

Visit 123 Electronics, a popular website that specialises in electronics equipment for the home.

Now you can play and charge your Ipod and Iphone in your car at the same time. With the new Road Trip from Griffin Technology. It is fully updated and redesigned from the ground upto be used easier than ever. It features our SmartScan technology, which searches the radio dial for the three clearest broadcast frequencies, automatically programs them to preset buttons, then automatically selects the best of the three for in-car broadcast to your FM radio. It has flexible steel neck and interchangable ipod model-specific cradles position your Ipod perfectly within reach and never in the way.



Features:

• Color : Black.


• Play music from your iPhone or iPod on your cars stereo system.


• Charges your iPhone or iPod as you listen.


• Switch quickly between presets.


• Griffin-exclusive SmartSound Plus technology delivers clearest possible sound under real-world conditions.


• Flexible steel neck and interchangeable iPod model-specific cradles position your iPod perfectly within reach, never in the way.


• The look and functionality of a custom installation in your car without the cost or inconvenience.

Technical Specification:

• Antenna: Built-in.


• Power: Provided by your cigarette lighter or 12 volt power outlet (no batteries required).


• RF Output Range, US: 88.1 MHz -107.9 MHz.


• Radio Frequncy Increments, US: 0.2 MHz per step.


• Input Voltage Range: 12 16 volts DC.


• Maximum Current: 2 amps.


• Output Voltage: 5 volts DC at 1 amp.


Customer Review: New Roadtrip FM transmitter / charger
Brilliant product, simple yet quality. Might not be ideal for some cars depending on location of power point as the unit prefers to be "in view" of the radio. Things get a little more involved around London due to the number of FM stations but that's not the Road trips fault. Also like the way the music cuts out when the receive a call on the iphone.
Customer Review: 106.8 MHz say no more!!
Ok I've had this for roughly 6mths, up until a few weeks ago I would have only have given it 3stars because of random interference and poor sound quality... however since tuning too 106.8 MHz I'm completely blown away absolutely fantastic. I live in Brighton east Sussex and can drive anywhere along south coast with no interference with CD quality sound, I drove round the M25 circular recently with absolutely no interference... If you've got this tune into 106.8 MHz I'm yet to find anywhere in the south east where this frequency gets interference!!


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Sony Ericsson Mobile Phones - Any Good?

Sony Ericsson mobile phones are very much at the cutting edge of mobile phone technology with their vast range of features and styles to suit every need, be it for pleasure or business. Let's take a quick look at them.

These phones are designed to give you a unique mobile experience with innumerable options and are extremely stylish whilst for the most part, feature rich. They are always known for their music quality and performance. The W850i Walkman for example, though it is not a most recent release, is truly superb with it's sheer ease of use particularly when downloading music itself. If you want loads of songs and other favourites on this phone you can expand it's memory no problem.

Sony Ericsson phones are known for their excellent performance and it seems that they are always getting better and better. A friend of mine normally uses Nokia phones because they are so easy to use, but on discovery of the Ericsson phones, he is finding that they are just as easy to use, if not easier.

Apparently, owners of Sony Ericsson phones are more than twice as likely to download a mobile game to their phone compared with other handset owners. I don't know how true that is but these phones certainly make it extremely easy to download games or music for that matter. And don't forget that with the installation software that comes free with the phones, music can easily be uploaded and played instantly without any fuss or bother.

Sony Ericsson phones are complete power tools for the business as well as the pleasure user with features galore like the music player, radio, camera, video, MMS, instant messaging and Bluetooth to name but a few. They are truly excellent mobiles offering you a lot more than simply communication.

John Milligan.

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For your Sony Ericsson mobile phone or any other phone you may need please visit the above site and scroll down to the superb Amazon Store and choose the Mobile Phone Category.

An excellent resource for all those consoles and games you've ever wanted, including the Nintendo Wii, Wii Fit, ps3, xbox 360 and Ipod Nano 8GB and lots more. No searching all over the web for different bargains. There's loads of choice here with all the top sellers and best prices. You certainly will not be disappointed.

So, if you're hungry for that bargain console, game or accessory, then go to the website, have a good browse and enjoy your shopping experience.

Mobile & Me are the manufacturers and sole distributors of Mobile & Me products, Please be aware of cheap copies of our products. Protect your New iPod Touch. It fits iPod Touch only.


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Finding the Perfect Snowboard

There's a lot of things to look out for when buying a new snowboard. You need to find a board that will suit your style, so whether you're a fan of heading down the side of a mountain as fast as you possibly can or whether you're interested in gadding about in the park, there's a board to suit your style. If your feet are larger than average, you might be interested in getting a board with a larger than average width, like the Burton Custom Wide (or any number of others). You should be looking at getting a board that's got the right shape for your style, a board with the right smoothness, rigidity and a board that's concave exactly to your liking.

You need to find the snowboard that will mesh perfectly with your bindings (or failing that, find bindings that will suit your board). The board that will work with your stance, build, foot size, height and weight.

A good way of making sure you get the right snowboard for you is to get a few ideas of what you're looking for first - try to find some snowboard reviews and see what other people are saying about the boards you're interested in. Before you buy, you could always try renting the snowboard of your choice and spending a few hours at the snow dome or indoor snowboard park. See how natural it feels to you, see if it matches what other people have said and get a feel for how you and board work together. When you've found the perfect snowboard for you, you'll know it as soon as you try it out.

If it's your first board and you're not sure what to get and you've got friends that snowboard, you should think about bringing them with you to the snowboard shop, or getting them to find a decent bargain for you online. It can be particularly difficult if it's your first board, because it's so hard to know what's good and what isn't until you've tried it out. You could just choose the one with the coolest design, but you'll probably regret it if the board itself doesn't suit how you ride. If you're going to drop some serious wedge on a board, then you definitely need to check out the reviews online first to make sure that it's a decent board.

Good luck hunting for that perfect snowboard!

Dave is a keen snowboarder from the UK, and runs the snowboard blog/magazine/store Snowboard Central. He encourages snowboarders to leave reviews of their boards at Which Snowboard, a reviews site that he runs. He also likes drinking tea and is permanently plugged into his iPod.

Me to You Bears, also known as the Tatty Teddy is the famous grey bear with the blue nose and patches. There's one for every occasion.


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Finding the Perfect Snowboard

There's a lot of things to look out for when buying a new snowboard. You need to find a board that will suit your style, so whether you're a fan of heading down the side of a mountain as fast as you possibly can or whether you're interested in gadding about in the park, there's a board to suit your style. If your feet are larger than average, you might be interested in getting a board with a larger than average width, like the Burton Custom Wide (or any number of others). You should be looking at getting a board that's got the right shape for your style, a board with the right smoothness, rigidity and a board that's concave exactly to your liking.

You need to find the snowboard that will mesh perfectly with your bindings (or failing that, find bindings that will suit your board). The board that will work with your stance, build, foot size, height and weight.

A good way of making sure you get the right snowboard for you is to get a few ideas of what you're looking for first - try to find some snowboard reviews and see what other people are saying about the boards you're interested in. Before you buy, you could always try renting the snowboard of your choice and spending a few hours at the snow dome or indoor snowboard park. See how natural it feels to you, see if it matches what other people have said and get a feel for how you and board work together. When you've found the perfect snowboard for you, you'll know it as soon as you try it out.

If it's your first board and you're not sure what to get and you've got friends that snowboard, you should think about bringing them with you to the snowboard shop, or getting them to find a decent bargain for you online. It can be particularly difficult if it's your first board, because it's so hard to know what's good and what isn't until you've tried it out. You could just choose the one with the coolest design, but you'll probably regret it if the board itself doesn't suit how you ride. If you're going to drop some serious wedge on a board, then you definitely need to check out the reviews online first to make sure that it's a decent board.

Good luck hunting for that perfect snowboard!

Dave is a keen snowboarder from the UK, and runs the snowboard blog/magazine/store Snowboard Central. He encourages snowboarders to leave reviews of their boards at Which Snowboard, a reviews site that he runs. He also likes drinking tea and is permanently plugged into his iPod.

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