5 Rocking Party Gadgets

Gadget expert extraordinaire Susi Weaser takes the latest toys for a ride

1 / SOUND ORB AURORA

Playing James Brown’s Sex Machine at full volume drew complaints from the neighbours when we tried out this space-age iPod/ iPhone speaker system. Perfect! Not only is it loud, but the fat subwoofer brings the disco with its multi-colour LED glow.

€299, WWW.GEAR4STORE.COM

2 / HERCULES DJ CONTROL MP3 E2

This DJ controller puts you fully in charge of creating your own banging party mixes, using all the music on your laptop. Just plug in and use your dexterity to manage the tempo, volume and cross-fade for two tracks.

€110, WWW.HERCULES.COM

3 / PARROT SPECCHIO BY MARTIN SZEKELY

Totally out of a sci-fiflick, this digital photo frame allows guests to send photos from their mobiles via Bluetooth, or upload camera pics. Get constant views of the party, and catch your pals in compromising positions.

€440, WWW.PARROTSHOPPING.COM

4 / LUCKY VOICE PARTY BOX

Turn your computer into the ultimate karaoke machine by plugging in this neon pink microphone and mixer. Choose your favourite songs from more than 6,000 available on the online database.

€55,WWW.SHOP.LUCKYVOICE.COM

5 / SONY PARTY-SHOT

It’s a crazy idea but a lot of fun. The Party-shot dock works with Sony’s Face Detection and Smile Shutter cameras (sold separately), and pans the room on the lookout for smiles. It then automatically takes your pics. Look out David Bailey!

€116, WWW.SONYSTYLE.COM