This Barebone Media PC comes with an Intel motherboard, 7.1 surround sound, digital TV card, WiFi card and 1GB of RAM in a box which looks almost, but not quite, like a JVC VHS cassette recorder of 1978 vintage. For this reason, I am going to tag it as retro, even though the manufacturer clearly believes it is the height of modern fashionista drooliness. Just add your choice of hard drive and DVD burner for a full-on PVR experience. £149.99.  Ultimate…

Can we just put a vote in for more retro designs like this project Mini Media Centre? Sure it’s frivolous, but it may go some way towards placating us while we’re waiting for our flying cars. And hover toasters. Tags: retro, mini+media+centre, gadget

They call it ‘antique style’, we call it a Steampunk Phone. Who’s right? Who cares? What we will argue about is whether you can say something is ‘collectible’ when it’s just a lump of reformed plastic costing less than a McDonald’s Happy Meal for two. Only time will tell. Meanwhile we’ll leave you with some soothing music. £12.71.  Antique Style collectible style corded telephone is your best decoration on your desk top. Not a real antique, but special design and perfect performance…

The Telephone Alarm Clock offers you a retro hotel wake-up call feel in the privacy of your own boudoir. Just set the alarm and it calls you with a voice message – “This is your wakeup call. For another call in 30 minutes, please press 5.” Perfect for those who want to stay in a perpetual holiday mood. Just don’t go trying to order room service, ‘K? £12.58.  Just like a hotel wake up call – calling reception the night before and…

This Retro Flip Down Clock does nothing extra-terrestrial with your time. Just flip, clunk, flip, clunk…and so on. It is, however, probably not something you want to place on your bedside table if you have a problem with the noisy passage of time. $83.99.  Best gift choice for friends!!Retro and incredibly slick looking gear operated metallic flip down clock for adding flair to any desktop or table. A true eye catcher. Every 60 seconds and hour, the time will flip…

The Wiki DIY MP3 Clock comes with a USB port and cable and some software to let you download your favourite alarm audio at will. Sadly it will only hold one chunk at a time, so if you’re hoping for a long leisurely broadcast of the complete Sound of Music at 7am, you’re out of luck. Good for a laugh though. Give ‘em £19.99 and it’s yours.  If you want to tailor your alarm clock everyday, this MP3 Alarm Clock is…

The Crosley Traveler Turntable CD player is a fine looking piece of ironmongery if you like that black leatherette chrome and silver fittings look. It’s got a 3 speed turntable for all your vinyl treasures, AM/FM radio a front loading CD drive, LED display, 20 track memory and a full function remote control. So not only is it portable, but you can be remote too. The mind boggles. On offer at a web price of $99.95 including the nice shiny…