Top Gadgets in 2011 : My Favorite 5

The year 2011 is about to end, but it has been a great year for cool gadgets and tech toys. I was fortunate enough to have my hands on some of the best gadgets of the year. Apart from Apple’siPad, iPhone and Amazon’s Kindle, I am listing here my 5 personal favorite gadgets of 2011.

What’s your favorite gadget of 2011? Let us know in the comments.

1. MacBook Air

It is one of the best computers I ever used. It is one of the only tiny computer that doesn’t feel compromised in any sense. It is lightning fast and considerably lighter than its competitor. The new MacBook Air is equipped with Intel core i5 or i7 processor, which makes it 2.5 times faster than its predecessor. Equipped with backlit keyboard buttons for comfortable typing experience and innovative thunderbolt technology which allows you faster data transfer from its single port.

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top gadgets 2011: Apple Macbook Air
Macbook Air

2. Sony Blu-Ray HD DVD Player

If you have a HD LCD or LED TV for your enhanced viewing experience, then you could exploit the full potential of your television by watching your favorite flicks in amazing life like quality. This player allows you to watch your favorite movies in full HD i.e. 1080p resolution with crystal clear sound quality. With prices going down significantly its one of the best buy.

sony blu-ray player
Sony Blu-Ray DVD Player

3. Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Samsung Galaxy Nexus was one of the most awaited smartphones from Samsung. Riding on the repo of the android OS, this featured the latest android version “Ice Cream Sandwich”. It features a 4.65 inches super AMOLED screen and a 1.23 GHz dual core processor. It has a 5 mega pixel camera with LED flash and a 1.3 mega pixel front camera for video calling. It also offers full HD video recording of about 1080p. It comes in two models of 16 GB and 32 GB internal memory without any extra memory card slot. The phone is powered by a 1750 mAh battery. The phone is made in teardrop shape, but it lacks the beauty which its contenders like Apple’s iPhone 4S and Motorola’s Droid posses.

top gadgets 2011 - samsung galaxy nexus
Samsung Galaxy Nexus

4. Sonos Play 5

It’s a really great innovative all in one wireless music system from Sonos. You can use it to stream your entire music library or even radio stations. The music system is equipped with 5 sate of the art amplifier coupled with 5 speakers to provide you with amazing sound experience. The system allows you to control it wirelessly and it’s really easy to set up your music files. It also features a line to connect your favorite music sources.

top gadgets 2011 - Sonos Play 5
Sonos Play 5

5. Olympus Pen E-P3 Camera

The Pen E-P3 camera sits at the top of the PEN range of the camera from Olympus. It has a Four Thirds type 17.3 x 13.0mm live MOS sensor with a whopping 12.3 million pixels. It is equipped with auto focus and has 120fps which means clearer and sharper pictures, and the company even claims that it has the fastest AF in the world. The Olympus Pen E-P3 comes equipped with an OLED capacitive touch screen. This allows quicker access to the features and more intuitive interface. It has a lot to offer to an enthusiast photographer.

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Olympus PEN E-P3
(Olympus PEN E-P3, image credit : patrickbraun.net)

The year 2011 witnessed several cool gadgets, these are the list of some of my favorite stuffs. I’m now looking forward and starting to save some cash for my gadget collections in 2012.

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Do you own any of the above 5 gadgets? What’s your favorite gadget in 2011? Please share in the comments.

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