The iConheli is right on the cutting-edge of RC innovation. This sleek little chopper does away with clunky remote control handsets and instead hands the reins over to your iPhone - how cool is that? You can even use your iPad or iPod Touch if you don't have an iPhone!

But the best news of all is that you could get your hands on one of these iPhone RC helicopters for absolutely nothing. We're running a competition over on the Gadget Inspector Facebook page at the moment, and to be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is 'Like' our page and share this post. That's really all there is to it!

Spring is here, summer's just around the corner, and now is the time to acquire an awesome RC chopper and take it out for a test-fly. We're announcing our competition winner at 1pm on Friday 03/05/13, but don't worry if you're not the lucky one - this excellent remote control chopper will still be available to buy, and at just £25.99 you'd be crazy not to purchase one!

Gadget Alert! This week and this week only there's a flippin' good deal on the website. It's the kind of thing you'd love to have on your desk and fiddle with absent mindedly, whilst plugging away at those spreadsheets. It's a real corker and a real classic too!

We are of course talking about the Newton's Cradle.  If you don't know for-how it works, let us enlighten you. The cradle as seen below is a simple and elegant metal frame, with 5 metal balls dangling from an almost invisible line (Just have a look, you'll get it that way).

'But what does it do?' We hear you scream at the screen. Well, it's all to do with a man who lived a while ago. His name was Mr Isaac Newton. We're sure you're familiar with his laws of motion, but we'll break it down further.

The 3rd law applies here (bear with us!). It states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction... so in simple terms, for everything that happens, something happens the other way!

The Newton's cradle is the massively addictive example of this. Simply pull back one of the clackers and release. It'll hurtle towards it's neighbour and impact. The force will travel through alllllllll the balls and come out at the opposite end, in the form of the last ball flying outwards. A seesaw motion if you like! It'll click and clack back and fore, whilst the 3 balls in the middle sit perfectly still.

If you pull back 2 balls? you guessed it. 2 will go flying at the other end, whilst the middle balls hangs like a lonely statue. 3 balls? The middle ball will go either way. Every action has an equal or opposite reaction.

You will not find a simpler or more elegant gadget for you desktop than Isaac Newton's Balls. For such a crazy low price you can sit these in front of the monitor and start clackering away. We can't guarantee that you won't want to stop it by putting your fingers in between! They're reduced from an already low £6.95 to an even more astounding £2.90!

Of course if you wanted to youtube this super gadget to check out how it works, we've saved you the trouble. Have a look at this! Of course ours is smaller but probably a lot less dangerous....

If you're a gadget lover like us, there's a good chance you're going to own some sort of Apple product. It might be an iPhone, an iPad or even something else with the 'i' prefix. We're also sure that if you're anything like us, you're a little bit clumsy and need to be a bit more protective than the average joe.

After all, you've spent a mint on your gadgets, so it makes sense to get hold of a decent gadget protector or case!

Luckily here at gadget inspector we've got a decent selection to choose from, and there's no need to break the bank either. 

First up, there's the Star Wars Stormtrooper iPhone 4 case. Perfect for Star Wars fans everywhere, the nifty silicone case gives your precious iPhone all the protection one could need, courtesy of a stonkin' big Stormtrooper helment. There's even a larger version in the shape of the Star Wars Stormtrooper iPad case. These aren't the droids you're looking for...

If however you're looking for something a bit more heavy duty, gadget inspector's got some ballz to offer up. iBallz, that is. The iBallz Lid Folding Sleeve for iPad is a case designed to cater for the careful clutz. It's got a plush faux-fur lining to keep your gadget free from dirty marks, and a tough nylon weave exterior with a velcro fastener for protection. It also leaves space to combine with the iBallz Original Shock Absorbing Harness. This badboy has your corner covered, with an elastic fastened shock absorber on each edge of the iPad. It also keeps the gadget elevated from any surface to guard against any spills and dirt (not that we're suggesting there's dirt on your desk). 

All these gadgets can be found on the website www.gadgetinspector.co.uk, or just click the links above if you're already here. You don't have to break the bank to get even more out of your Apple products!

We're winding down for Christmas here at Gadget Inspector HQ, but you can still order all of our great gadgets and gizmos over the festive period. If your stack of Christmas loot is a little disappointing this year, you know exactly how to spend Boxing Day - just make yourself a leftover turkey sandwich, fire up the computer, and have a browse of your favourite gadget website! We've got plenty of great ways to bulk up your yuletide haul, so even if Santa gets it wrong, Gadget Inspector will be here to salvage the season!

Some quick ideas: the Inflatable Remote Control R2D2 is sure to be your favourite toy long after the decorations have gone back in the loft, while the Combat Creatures Attacknid [no longer available] has everything you could want from a Christmas present - a gun that shoots foam discs, armour that explodes off the legs, and the ability to get two of them together and make them fight.

There's plenty more to discover, and we'll be adding a whole host of great new gadgets in the new year, so stick with Gadget Inspector in 2013 and we won't let you down!

Until then, though, have a merry Christmas and a happy new year!

If you're lucky enough to live in the wonderful city of Cardiff, there's a chance you'll have seen this festively-attired chap peddling around the bay last week:

Handsome, ain't he? And if you're a fan of that sleek looking penny farthing bike he's got his hands on, we've got some good news: you can get your hands on one too!

The Ammaco Penny Farthing is a fantastically fun bike that's sure to make you stand out from the crowd. You probably won't stand out as much as the guy wearing the elf costume, but in any other crowd, all eyes will be on your and your fab penny farthing bike.

The penny farthing is just as safe, sturdy and stable as any modern bicycle, but the big wheel/little wheel combo gives it a quirky edge that's guaranteed to have all other cyclists green with envy. Get yours today!