Back at gadgetshop HQ, we rather fancy ourselves as a set of highly proficient swingers. Now don't go getting any funny ideas. For we're all happily married, and those of us who are not married are all in stable relationships with their favourite gadgets.

By swinging, of course, we are referring to a beautiful relationship with the beautiful and ever-so-slightly Scottish game of golf. But because we really can't be bothered trudging a rain-sodden course in all weathers, we do prefer to do all our swinging indoors. It's not only safer and more private, it also affords a highly productive interface with the latest high technology.

Take the latest Plug n Play Real Swing Golf, for instance. The handy unit attaches into your TV for instant golfing gratification, enabling one to practice one's real swing, rather than merely manipulate some plastic paddles on a control panel. As a result, it really is much more like the real thing, and less like Daley Thomson's Decathlon on the old ZX Spectrum. Which is a relief for all concerned.

Because there is an element of real swing included, some modest physical activity is required, as are some elementary safety precautions in your home environment. But that's mere bagatelle to the interactive genius of whacking a virtual ball and seeing the results realistically rendered on your own TV. Now one can swing, swing and swing again. And not get into any trouble with one's little lady indoors. Joyous.