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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
These top 5 gadgets for 2011 is actually the gadgets that are utilized at this point of time. I am sure a lot of people who will be seeing this will be agreeing with the article that you have here. I also like the macbook that you have here.
Thanks for the comment Liane.
Nice list but i agree that the galaxy is number 1 to tell you the truth, it did well last year and it is still competing with iphone.
Competition is always good for us, the consumers 🙂 Thanks for commenting Chris.
That is okay Peter. I know that people who will be seeing your post will also feel the same way and they can also share you some of their most favorite gadgets this year.
The best is Samsung Galaxy Nexus. its nice. I am loving it.
Yes Mark it’s my favorite other than the iPhone. Thanks for the comment.
A really interesting set of gadgets there Peter!
You say the MacBook wins on functionality, but if you went on value for money, would it still come out on top?
Yeah quite likely so Christopher. Personally I think the MacBook Air is worth every penny of it and as mentioned in the post, is one of the best I’ve ever used. Thanks for the comment 🙂
Hi Peter,
I only have the Macbook Air and Sony Blu-Ray player. I have a Samsung Galaxy SII instead of Nexus. I find it more suitable for me since i’m very conscious with the design.
I am not even sure how long Blu Ray has been around for now and I still haven’t tried one out yet. All these gadgets and gizmos are difficult to keep up with these days. Always something new, faster, or better. We have come along way since I thought my old Atari was cool when I was a kid.
Thanks for reminding me of that name (Atari), seems like we’re from the same generation Ray. I had an Atari when I was a kid too 🙂
Non of above I have. By the way, how come Android tablet/iPad not even in the top 5? I am thinking to get either Android tablet or iPad, but I prefer Android tablet as it more flexible.
Tan,
If I included those in the list, the title would become My Favorite 6 or 7 which I didn’t want. Many bloggers had already written about the iPad, that’s why I skipped the iPad and also the iPhone. Thanks for the comment.
My fav in this list is MacBook Air, Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Kindle Fire, however I have not been that lucky to get a chance to use them but I really liked them..!! 🙂
Hope you’ll be able to use all of them in 2012. Thanks for the comment Saket 🙂
I think thoughs gadgets where differnetly the top ones for 2011. Wonder what in store for this year.
Great list Peter. I especially like the Sonos Play 5. Sonos recently came out with the Play 3, which is a smaller version of the Play 5. I have both speakers and they work great. If you are interested in how to implement a full Sonos system, then checkout my http:\\www.sonos-review.com
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2011 was a bit of a down year. Good refreshed gadgets of past, but I want something revolutionary. Ipad 3 should be out soont.
Looking forward to the iPad3 as well Scott, hope Apple won’t disappoint us 🙂 Thanks for the comment.
Those are some awesome gadgets.
I am personally not an apple fan, because I find them overpriced and overhyped, but the macbook air is actually really great. Its size is great, the weight is perfect for carying it around. The screen looks really clear and it’s still very fast. If I was looking for a lightweight laptop then I would definitely go for the macbook air at the moment. Until prices of the hp envy go down.
Hope to see more competitions out there in the market as this will surely brings down the price of gadgets and this is good news for consumers. Thanks for the comment Danny.
Macbook Air is so right on the money! It’s saved me major back ache and it’s extremely useful little system when i’m on the road. I can’t say enough about it. Macbook Air, a wifi connection, and my iphone and i’m in my office no matter where I am!
Another vote in favor of the Macbook Air 🙂 Thanks for sharing your thoughts John.
Thanks for this selection of awesome gadgets, I really appreciate your efforts in providing this list.
But I like the Olympus Pen camera than any other thing… 🙂
Nice share
Thanks Olawale. Yeah the Olympus Pen is simply awesome.
Surprise to see no iPhone 4S in your list but that’s your choice.
I’m even more surprised! I’ve already mentioned “Apart from Apple’s iPad, iPhone and Amazon’s Kindle” at the beginning of this article, meaning these are also my favorites but will not be included in this article. Isn’t that obvious or understandable? Was it my bad English or you just glance through this article without really reading it? 😛 Anyway, thanks for passing by Mohsin!
for me my top gadget in this list is Olympics pen e camera and macbook air i just love this gadget
I’m intensely jealous that you were lucky enough to ‘get your hands on’ the Sony Blu-Ray HD DVD Player. I’m a giant movie fan (and I don’t mind a good TV on DVD series, either!) and a good quality, HD Blu Ray player is right atop my ‘I MUST HAVE’ list! This write up has given me even more of a nudge in the ‘just buy it’ direction 😛
Anita.
I like the 5 gadgets you have here, im know alot of them are relevant for 2013 especially the Sonos Play:5. That Olympus camera has a real retro look, reminds me of this retro camera store i went to in london. thanks for the post Peter!
Glad you like them too, Greg!
Wow…these gadgets are awesome but now many more gadgets are there in the market but then also must say Mac-book Air is what my favorite and will be always.
3 of them were my favorite too. It just cant be resisted that these products really dominated the world in 2011.
Hey Peter,
this list is definitely the best, it shows all of the best all of the new products in 2011. The Galaxy Nexus was my favorite, since it made Smartphones much better in both hardware and software. Definitely hoping to see one of these this year.
Thanks for reminding me of all the great technological advancements that happened in 2011,
Jason Harrison
Pretty cool to see that the Sonos Play:5 made it to this list as early as 2011. Personally I feel that people just start to realize how great of a product it is. The best thing about the Sonos system is that you can link multiple speakers to the same bridge. It continues to amaze people when they visit my place for the first time.