December 29, 2010
Geeks On Site: 10 Hot Gadgets to make the Techies in Your Life Happy
This year was marked by a number of different technological
breakthroughs. In the first half of this article we will mention our top 5
picks; then we will finish with the 5 honorable mentions. These gadgets are
“must haves” for anyone who knows a geek, is a geek, or is a geek “wanna be” and
is trying to improve their geek status. Also, if this past Christmas was your
first for navigating the latest technological gadget waters, you may have been
surprised at the price tags. Here is our advice: read this article to get
familiar with all the interesting and fun items Microsoft, Apple and so many
others have to offer; know that next year all of these products will be updated,
modified or discontinued; and most importantly, start saving those pennies!
Top 10 Must Haves:
iMac
As we have said about it in the past, we
would become sinners to have this apple! This is one of the best computers on
the market today, in our opinion. And we are not saying that because Apple sent
us some to thank us for the publicity (which they have not), nor because we
expect them to (which we don’t). We will certainly accept some if they happen to
show up on our desks however! (Ok, I think that none too subtle hint is out
there.) Sleek and smooth looking, with excellent performance, iMac came in at
the top of our list. On the other hand, its price is tops too, therefore,
definitely one of the most expensive potential gifts on this list. A gift we
would love to have…but, back to reality now…
HP TouchSmart
Even though we did an article
comparing this computer with the iMac, we feel they both deserve to be on our
list. One of HP’s best inventions is definitely its TouchSmart desktop, without
any “desk”, just a “top”. AS with the iMac, HP placed all the hardware behind
the computer’s screen and made a computer that functions just perfectly. Price?
Around the same as the iMac, so it really just comes down to personal
preference. Kind of like the Chevy folks versus the Ford folks. It’s up to you!
MacBook Air
Or MBA for friends, this is Apple’s
tiniest laptop. With only 12.8 x 8.94 x 0.76 inches big, and its weight of only
3 pounds, some say they forget they are carrying it around. The battery life is
estimated to be 5 hours. Certainly, it is not something you could or would want
to use for big projects with dozens of Excel sheets, but it can be a great tool
for some. Just be sure you really know your techie’s computing needs before
purchasing this little gem.
E-readers
Consumers are generally divided on
this gadget. True book lovers always say that there is nothing as exciting as
hearing pages turning one after another and the sensory experience of handling
the pages while reading. Some of them even say that books from libraries are the
best books they could lay their hands on, and some of our staff agrees there is
nothing like reading a well worn book that others have also enjoyed. However,
the problem with carrying around an actual book is one they can be bulky, and
two they contain one story – once you are finished with the book, that is it.
E-readers give you more flexibility- even if they do not give the warm, cozy
feeling an actual book does.
iPad
One of the gadgets that you probably have
heard the most about: the iPad. Seems like almost everybody’s got one or knows
someone who does. This little toy, with all of its pros and cons is still
holding a high position on many techies’ wish lists. We have never had a doubt
about the IPad’s quality and usability; after all, techies know best. Just ask
ours!
"Connected" TV
What is "connected" TV? Almost
every, if not every electronic item we have is or can be connected to the
Internet. It is nothing new, but in recent years it has become a more mainstream
concept.
3-D TV
One of the most interesting items that
came onto the market this year was 3D TVs. Even though a bit pricy, they seemed
interesting enough to win the firm 1st place on our techies’ wish lists. One
obvious advantage of having a 3D TV is that you can enjoy watching movies in an
interactive way. Do not forget the 3D glasses, which will cost you some $100 per
pair, but which you still need to dive into the 3D world.
Blu-ray
As we wrote some weeks ago, Blu-ray is
the future of movie watching. Despite some minor disadvantages, you might want
to have this device that turns movie watching into a new and exciting
experience. Now, among other things, Blu-ray offers you extra high resolution,
to ensure none of the interesting movie details escape your eye. This device
presents you movies just the way the directors want you to see them!
Smartphones
Are you one of these people that
carry around their mobile and their PDA? We found lots of people carry around
two devices. However, there is no need for it anymore. The creators of
Smartphones are ready to help us out.
Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinetic
Think you have seen
it all? We doubt it. One of the hottest gaming kits ever is just some $$$ away
from you! And imagine how much any little future techies you have running around
would enjoy this “toy”. It can provide you some free time, while the kids play;
and since this is more advanced than the classical gaming kits, because it
requires players to move, jump and duck, consider it to be a playground for kids
(and adults!) brains.
We hope this article gave you some insight into the magical
world of technology and hot gadgets that can bring an ear-to-ear smile on the
face of your techie. We at Geeks On Site wish you a wonderful New year list!
SUMMARY:
Read this article to get familiar with all the interesting and fun items
Microsoft, Apple and so many others have to offer; and get a real head start on
Christmas shopping for next year!
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Geeks On Site, X box, gifts
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