Five gadgets to help you watch the World Cup on the move

The clock is ticking – not long until the big World Cup kick off. There’s just one problem. To fit in over 60 matches in a one month period means a number of daytime kick offs, when most of us are stuck at work.

You’ve got two options; use your entire holiday allocation from June 9th or find a way of catching the action at work or on the move. If the first one doesn’t appeal, I’ve found five ways to keep up with the action wherever you are – with the help of the latest technology.

1. Sony’s LocationFree TV
Sony’s latest gadget is set to become a "must-have" for anyone wanting to take the TV with them – wherever they travel in the world. Plug in your LocationFree device, drop it into your home network, then use your home PC to spread the TV signals externally – to your Sony PSP or laptop. Buy one and watch your popularity at work soar. You can join the queue for one in late May, price to be confirmed.
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2. TV USB connector for your laptop
A number of devices have hit the market in the last year for accessing Freeview channels with your laptop. If you use a Mac, it’s worth checking out the Miglia’s TVMini, a shuffle-like device that can pick up digital channels, as well as pausing and recording them. It also comes with a remote for channel hopping. For a Windows-based solution, check out the Pinnacle PCTV Stick for similar functionality. Both should retail for just under £100.
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3. MSI’s D310 portable media player
If you want something less bulky than a laptop for viewing digital TV on the move, MSI’s new D310 (pictured) is ideal for slipping into your bag. It’s got a 4.2-inch screen and a built-in antenna for viewing Freeview channels. A single charge should see your through three hours viewing. Expect to pay around £150.
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4. Highlights of every game on your 3 mobile
This year’s World Cup has come just a little early for live action to your mobile, but you can get extended highlights of all games just five minutes after a game ends with the 3 network. And even better news, if you’re already a 3 customer, all this action is absolutely free. If you’re not, you’ve still got time to sign up for this, along with other dedicated World Cup content from the 3G network.
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5. TV on your watch
If you’ve a less forgiving boss, more subtle viewing techniques will probably be required – like this wrist TV with 1.5-inch TFT screen. The antenna is hidden in the headphones, which might give you away, though the biggest problem is more likely to be battery life – you only get an hour from a full charge. However, if the boss isn’t around, you can get up to three hours if used with the docking station. You can pick one up for around £130.
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