Lucky you Ambrose, I got an Action Man deserter yet again.

I got a binbag full of Northern Bank notes with a tag labelled "Merry Xmas, from the Provos". I wasn't too pleased.

I got an iPod, Cronicles Volume One, by Bob Dylan and one of those new Gillette razors with the batttery.

I got a dongle - infinite opportunities!

Dare I ask- what is a dongle ? ;)

Davros, it's basically a device for a computer which ensures only authorised users can access certain applications. Either that or some sort of kinky sex toy!

All sounds very dubious, not the sort of thing a quiet country lad would need !

Sorry to keep you in suspenders, but a dongle is a tiny piece of kit that connects your computer by bluetooth to other bluetooth devices such as a phone, printer, scanner, headphones, fridge (!!!).

The one I have attaches to the usb. It cost under £20 on the internet (the same spec sony version costs £79!). It will mean no more spagetti out the back of the box and I can store the printer etc anywhere within a 10 metre radius. Oh and I can download the photos off the mobile phone for free too.

Bluetooth ?

Bluetooth is wireless connectivity. Most new mobiles will already have bluetooth. It can be used for connecting anything - an example would be the new ear-pieces for mobiles. Technically, I can sit outside in the sun while the computer is on and talk to my canadian relatives sitting out side in the sun - for free (the weather of course is optional).

The infinite opportunities might involve accessing the internet via your mobile - for free. You could update your contact lists on the computer, rather than the phone. You could upload a promo leaflet to your phone and print it out on a usb printer if your client has connectivity. Etc . . .etc.

Cheers Alan.

Sounds good. I have bluetooth on my phone but usually have to transfer pics to my PC by IR. Might have go get myself one of dem dongle thingies.