What’s the StuckBuddy?

The StuckBuddy is a clever little suction cup that’s designed to use as a desk stand for your mobile phone or other electrical device.  It’s small, portable and works with virtually any device – whether it be smartphone, tablet or mp3 player – it’s even strong enough to use as an iPad 2 stand.

But that’s not all – it’s so versatile that we reckon there are probably a ton of different uses for it.  That’s where you come in.

So what’s the competition?

We just want to know how you’d use the Stuckbuddy.  We’re looking for the most unique answer, so don’t be afraid to be as silly, quirky or funny as you like.  Nothing too rude though, if you please – there might be kids watching!

How do I enter?

The entry process is as simple as 1-2-3

1. Do a bit of brainstorming until you’ve come up with an ace idea.
2. To tell us your idea, simply join our Facebook page Love Your Mobile and post your idea on the wall.
3. Share the competition on your Facebook profile to let your friends know about it too – to do this, just click on the Facebook icon at the foot of this blog-post.

What can I win?

The prize is the absolutely fantastic Samsung YA SBR510 Bluetooth Speaker System, which normally retails for around £100.

Samsung YA-SBR510 Bluetooth Speaker System

Compatible with any Bluetooth-ready device, the Samsung YA SBR510 is the world’s first hyper 3 channel surround Bluetooth speaker, boasting three impressive speakers to give you a surround sound experience that will blow you away.  It also features integrated motion sensors, built-in USB and 3.5mm aux points, auto-pairing and a slim-line infra-red remote control.

Winners will be announced on Wednesday 20th April 2011.

Here are some of our ideas on how to use the StuckBuddy to get you started!

The team brought back some interesting bits and pieces of news about the most cutting-edge in upcoming gadgetry, as well as a few videos of stuff in action.

Krusell have launched the Krusell SEaLABox, a truly waterproof smartphone case which allows you to continue using your phone in the wet – and even underwater! The SEaLABox is available in a range of seven different colours, and works for a range of smartphones – our team saw it used with an iPhone and an HTC Desire Z, though the HTC HD2 and Desire HD proved a little too large.  The case is certified to IPX7 standard, and test duration was 30 minutes at an immersion depth of 1m.    Great news for swimmers, sailors, skiers and just about anyone else who gets soggy on a regular basis.  See the video below for the amazing sight of an iPhone being fully submerged in a bowl of water – eek!  The iPhone in the video can also be seen working with a case on – the one shown is a Gaia case.

A few weeks ago we told you about the BeeWi Mini Cooper S Bluetooth Controlled Car, which got loads of interest around the blogosphere.  The drawback to it, though, was that it only worked with certain Android and Symbian phones – not with iPhones.  Apparently there’s good news on this: a new red version just for the iPhone is on its way.  BeeWi have also been working on Bluetooth-controlled helicopters, which sound like they’ll be less costly than the gorgeous-but-expensive AR.Drone RC Quadricopter.

Sony Ericsson released the very nifty, very chic-looking MS430 speaker stand which is housed in an unusual aluminium tube.  Small enough to put in your pocket, the MS430 can go wherever you go and works with any device that has a 3.5mm headphone jack – the one downside is that it doesn’t have a charge option and runs instead on AAA batteries.  Our team also saw the speakers being used in tandem with the Sony Ericsson MW600 Bluetooth Headset, which means that you can play music remotely from your phone via Bluetooth – see the video below for what we mean.

SIM-based NFC payments using your mobile phone look to be just around the corner as Visa and DeviceFidelity announced plans for their innovative solution that lets you use any phone with a MicroSD memory slot as a contactless payment device.

MWC saw people getting their first hands-on glimpse of HP’s new tablet device, the TouchPad; the device runs WebOS (the operating system used on the Palm Pre mobile phones), has a 9.7 inch capacitive touchscreen (like the iPad) and supports Flash (unlike the iPad).  Our team also got a glimpse at the TouchPad Charging Dock, which like the TouchStone Charging Dock for Palm Pre is an inductive charger that works using the special magnetised non-stick battery cover, meaning that there’s no need to plug the TouchPad in – you just stick on and it charges away.

The team managed to catch a glimpse of some official HTC docks – it looks as though some HTC-branded HTC Desire docks/ HTC Desire HD docks may be on their way at last:

And there was also a Sony Ericsson Xperia Play dock on show, which switches your phone into slideshow mode once it’s plugged in.  It looks a bit temperamental, though, as you’ll see from the video:

Were you there too? Let us know about anything exciting you laid eyes on!

iPhone Gifts for Under £20

Gelaskins – From £11.95

GelaSkins are very thin protective covers that are made specifically for the iPhone. They are made from a strong vinyl and are available in a range of designs and colours. They can be removed from the phone easily and without leaving any messy residue behind. Gelaskins are a great way to brighten up someone’s iPhone without adding any extra bulk.

Gelaskins are a great way to brighten up the iPhone

iPhone Sat Nav Starter Pack – £14.95

If someone you know uses their phone for Sat Nav and is struggling to balance their iPhone on their lap or the dashboard then this is the perfect gift for them! The Sat Nav starter pack includes a rotating windscreen holder and a car charger for the iPhone.

iPhone Sat Nav Starter Pack

Intempo Bluetooth Speakers for iPhone – £19.95

Fed up of your loved one ruining songs by playing them through the built in loudspeaker on the iPhone? Let them fill the room with their music with the Intempo Bluetooth Speakers. This is a compact, powerful speaker unit that can connect to the iPhone using Bluetooth and play music loudly and clearly without the need to mess around with wires. Just launch the iPod app on your phone, press play and your music will play through the speakers.

Intempo Bluetooth Speaker System for iPhone

iPhone Gifts for Under £30

Knomo Sleeve – £24.95

Spoil someone this Christmas with a luxury sleeve for their iPhone. Knomo Leather sleeves are a stylish way to protect the iPhone. They have a velveteen lining that helps to keep the iPhone clean and free from fingerprints and smudges.

Knomo Sleeve For iPhone 3GS / 3G - Dark Brown

Ed Hardy Backplates – From £29.95

If you know someone who lives for designer names, then why not get them an Ed Hardy Backplate for their iPhone this Christmas? Ed Hardy designs for the iPhone are available as either Backplates or Stickers and each design is based on one of Ed Hardy’s famous Tattoos.

Ed Hardy Stickers and Backplates for the iPhone

iPhone Gifts For Under £50

iPhone OtterBox Defender – £34.95

Looking for a case for an iPhone owner who loves being outdoors?  Look no further. The OtterBox Defender for the iPhone is a triple layered case that can withstand even the most serious of knocks. It has a clear membrane to protect the screen, a polycarbonate shell that wraps around the phone and a strong silicone skin that absorbs impact. Perfect for anyone who loves hiking, walking or any other outdoor activity.

OtterBox For iPhone 3GS / 3G Defender Series - Black

iPhone 3G & 3GS Premium Pack – £34.95

Can’t decide on which accessory to get them? Why not get them all? We’ve combined our most popular accessories for the iPhone and created the Premium Pack. The Premium Pack includes a high quality Car Holder, Screen Protectors, External Back Up Battery, Sync & Charge Cable, Dock and a FlexiShield Skin and saves over £40 compared to buying them individually!

Premium Pack For Apple iPhone 3GS / 3G

Jawbone 2 – £49.93

The Jawbone2 Bluetooth Headset is a great gift for anyone who spends a lot of time chatting on their phone or needs to use their phone in the car. Jawbone have just about the best noise cancelling technology in them, so no matter where this is used, you’ll still be able to hear the person who’s using it.

Jawbone 2

iPhone Gifts For Under £100

iHome iPhone Docking Station – £62.95

iPhone speakers and docks are everywhere you look, but this one stands out from the crowd. The iHome Dock holds the iPhone in portrait mode and rotates 90° so that you movies or TV shows can be shown in widescreen. The iHome Dock has a built in alarm clock with snooze, battery back up, full remote control and a display that rotates to match the orientation of the stand. A must have accessory for every iPhone user.

iHome iPhone 3GS / 3G Docking Station

Etymotic HF-2 Headphones – £84.95

Music is important to most iPhone users, so give them a gift that will really let them enjoy their music and immerse them in sound. The Etymotic HF-2 Headphones are premium earphones that have been specifically designed for the iPhone and has an in-line microphone and control pod that can answer calls, play/pauser music and skip/rewind tracks. The HF-2 comes with a choice of noise isolating ear buds that keep out almost all background noise, leaving the listener to enjoy their music without interruptions. The HF2 is available in Red, Black or Blue.

Etymotic HF2 High Fidelity Headphones - Black

Hopefully you’ve seen something here that will make the perfect gift this Christmas, if not, why not take a look at our full range of iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS Accessories.

All prices are correct as of 10/12/09. Pricing and availability are subject to change. For the latest pricing and delivery information, please see the individual product pages.

The W705 is the Walkman equivalent of the Sony Ericsson G705. This slim slider that has the same Clear Bass and Clear Stereo features that are found in the top end W980. The W705 has built in DLNA certified Wifi which lets you stream content over wifi to DLNA certified devices. As with all Sony Ericsson Walkman phones, it comes with shake control where you can change track simply by shaking the phone. SenseMe allows you to play music depending on your mood.

Other features include:

• 3.2MP Camera
• Google Maps
• Bluetooth

Sony Ericsson have said that there will also be a UMA version. This will be exclusive to the Orange network and will enable users to make calls over their home Wi-Fi connection.

The announcement was the MBS-900 Bluetooth Speaker system. This stylish speaker system is designed to work with any mobile that supports A2DP, and features a dual speaker and sub-woofer system that offers crystal-clear sound. It also has an independent FM receiver and display.

Both of these are due early 2009.