This year was marked by a number of different technological breakthroughs.  In the first half of this article we will mention our top five picks then we will finish with the 5 honorable mentions.  These gadgets are “need to haves” for everyone who knows a geek, is a geek, or is a geek “wanna be” and is attempting to enhance their geek status.   Also, if this past Christmas was your initial for navigating the most recent technological gadget waters, you may have been surprised at the cost tags.  Here is our suggestions:  read this post to get familiar with all the interesting and fun items Microsoft, Apple and so many other people have to give know that next year all of these items will be updated, modified or discontinued and most importantly, start saving those pennies!

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iMac

As we have said about it in the past, we would grow to be sinners to have this apple!  This is 1 of the best computers on the market right now, in our opinion.  And we are not saying that simply because Apple sent us some to thank us for the publicity (which they have not), nor since we expect them to (which we don’t).  We will definitely accept some if they take place to show up on our desks nonetheless!  (Ok, I think that none too subtle hint is out there.)  Sleek and smooth searching, with superb performance, iMac came in at the top of our list.  On the other hand, its cost is tops too, consequently, definitely one of the most pricey prospective gifts on this list.  A gift we would enjoy to have…but, back to reality now…

HP TouchSmart

Even although we did an write-up comparing this computer with the iMac, we feel they both deserve to be on our list.  One of HP’s best inventions is certainly its TouchSmart desktop, without any “desk”, just a “top”.  AS with the iMac, HP placed all the hardware behind the computer’s screen and produced a personal computer that functions just perfectly. Cost? Around the same as the iMac, so it truly 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 .76 inches huge, and its weight of only three 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 large projects with dozens of Excel sheets, but it can be a fantastic tool for some.  Just be certain you really know your techie’s computing requirements before purchasing this little gem. 

E-readers

Consumers are normally divided on this gadget. Accurate book lovers usually say that there is nothing as exciting as hearing pages turning 1 following one more and the sensory encounter 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 absolutely nothing like reading a well worn book that others have also enjoyed.  Nevertheless, the difficulty with carrying around an actual book is one they can be bulky, and two they contain one story – as soon as you are finished with the book, that is it.  E-readers give you a lot more flexibility- even if they do not give the warm, cozy feeling an actual book does.

iPad

1 of the gadgets that you possibly have heard the most about: the iPad.  Seems like nearly everybody’s got 1 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 by no means had a doubt about the IPad’s high quality and usability following all, techies know finest.  Just ask ours!

‘Connected’ Tv

What is “connected” Television?  Nearly each, if not every electronic item we have is or can be connected to the Net.  It is absolutely nothing new, but in recent years it has turn out to be a much more mainstream idea. 

three-D Tv

1 of the most intriguing items that came onto the marketplace this year was 3D TVs. Even though a bit pricy, they seemed interesting enough to win the firm 1st location on our techies’ wish lists.  One obvious benefit of having a 3D Tv is that you can get pleasure from watching movies in an interactive way.  Do not forget the 3D glasses, which will price you some per pair, but which you still want to dive into the 3D world.

Blu-ray

As we wrote some weeks ago, Blu-ray is the future of movie watching. Regardless of some minor disadvantages, you may possibly want to have this device that turns movie watching into a new and exciting expertise. Now, among other issues, Blu-ray gives you additional high resolution, to make sure none of the fascinating 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 men and women that carry around their mobile and their PDA? We discovered lots of men and women carry around two devices.  Nevertheless, there is no need for it anymore.  The creators of Smartphones are ready to aid us out.

Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinetic

Feel you have observed it all? We doubt it. 1 of the hottest gaming kits ever is just some $ $ $ away from you! And picture how much any small future techies you have running around would enjoy this “toy”.  It can offer you some free of charge time, even though the youngsters play and because this is a lot more advanced than the classical gaming kits, due to the fact it needs players to move, jump and duck, contemplate it to be a playground for kids (and adults!) brains. 

We hope this post 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!