The Arno Kit gives you that right out of the tin (I received my loaner model in the proverbial Altoids tin).

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On the first day out, he loaded it with his wallet, keys, BlackBerry, digital recorder, notepad, pen, bifocals, work ID card, newspaper and a tin of mini Altoids.

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The one I saw was made from an Altoids box.

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"I don't feel the need to be something I'm not just for the sake of trying to look cerebral or highbrow, " he says, popping one of his perennial Altoids.

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Gamers could keep three or more games on tap without having to carry an Altoids tin full of UMDs around (particularly beneficial since the PSP offers no integrated Altoids storage).

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Weeks ago Japanese electronics giant Sony announced 650 job cuts as it closes its Bridgend plant quickly followed by news that American firm Wrigley's was to shut the Altoids sweet factory in the town, with the loss of a further 173 jobs.

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We also have some great suggestions for non-consumerist gifts of time and if you're crafty, don't forget to check out our DIY guide for cool make-it-yourself gift ideas like these useful texting gloves and this curiously strong solar charger upcycled from an old Altoids tin.

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