IFA 2007 in pictures

It's all in the preparation: A man vacuums a display of flatscreen television sets as IFA prepares to open its doors in Berlin. Photograph: Miguel Villagran/AP

Bling thing: Some of the gadgets on display at IFA were pitched directly at the fashion crowd: this crystal-covered USB stick from Phillips can also be used as a piece of jewellery. Photograph: Michael Kappeler/AFP

Sugar coated: Hi-tech clothing has long been promised from the electronics industry, without ever becoming mainstream. This jacket has an iRiver TV receiver built into the fabric. Photograph: Jens Schlueter/AFP

Picture perfect: This mobile handset from South Korean electronics company LG is able to display pin-sharp television pictures. The show featured more than 1,000 exhibitors from 32 countries around the globe. Photograph: Miguel Villagran/AP

Screen siren: Big television screens have traditionally been an important part of IFA's makeup. This display of different LCDs from Panasonic was typical of the array of options on show this year. Photograph: Michael Sohn/AP

Sunny side: While many exhibitors cocked a snook at environmental concerns, others were taking green issues more seriously. This solar bag from Sunload is able to charge computers, mobile phones and media players through its integrated solar panels. Photograph: Jens Schlueter/AFP

Long zoom: Nikon were showing off their hefty new high-end camera, the D3. Our photographer Dan Chung got his hands on the camera recently: check out the video. Photograph: Jens Schlueter/AFP

Driving force: Attendees try out a motor racing simulator built by Phillips. The machine recreates the sound, light - and even airstream - of a speeding car. Photograph: Michael Kappeler/AFP

Sounds expensive: Each year German magazine Audio builds a high-end hi-fi system to show at IFA. This year's model was estimated to cost €600,000 - making it the most expensive in history. Photograph: Wolfgang Kumm/EPA

Big is best: In the end, though, it is size which usually wins at IFA. This LCD television screen from Sharp, at 108 inches, is the biggest in the world and drew many admiring looks from gadget fans. Photograph: Miguel Villagran/AP