We took out our crystal ball to see which gadgets make the cut
Nimish Dubey
In terms of tech wizardry, 2009 was a rather busy year. Products such as iPod Nano (with video recording), Sony PSP Go, Microsoft Windows 7, Nokia N97 and Amazon Kindle grabbed the headlines at different times of the year. Some succeeded, some didn’t. But they definitely kept the tech-savvy segment of the society busy.
If the tech grapevine is any indication, 2010 is going to be even better, with stacks of gadgets and software that will claim to change your life. So, without further ado, here are ten products that we think are going to be a techie’s delight.
Google phone
The Nexus One is among the early birds of 2010. On board is the increasingly popular mobile operating system, Android, and stacks of hardware goodies, such as a large touchscreen, a powerful camera, and plenty of storage space to go around.
The Nexus One is among the early birds of 2010. On board is the increasingly popular mobile operating system, Android, and stacks of hardware goodies, such as a large touchscreen, a powerful camera, and plenty of storage space to go around.
Apple ‘tablet’
Has there ever been a product more talked about without any official confirmation of its existence? Not for a while, there hasn’t. The so-called tablet from Apple has amused and irritated techies in equal measure, but all indications are that the device — which is supposed to be halfway between the iPod touch and a Macbook, running a version of the iPhone OS — will finally see the light of the sun in 2010.
Has there ever been a product more talked about without any official confirmation of its existence? Not for a while, there hasn’t. The so-called tablet from Apple has amused and irritated techies in equal measure, but all indications are that the device — which is supposed to be halfway between the iPod touch and a Macbook, running a version of the iPhone OS — will finally see the light of the sun in 2010.
Xbox (with Project Natal)
The Xbox 360 might slowly be coming to the forefront of the third0generation console war with Wii’s sales beginning to tail off. But, it is the next edition of Microsoft’s gaming console that is expected to take it surging ahead of its rivals. The next Xbox will come with motion-sensing gaming without the need of a controller (the much-hyped Project Natal), support for real HD and a significant processor boost.
The Xbox 360 might slowly be coming to the forefront of the third0generation console war with Wii’s sales beginning to tail off. But, it is the next edition of Microsoft’s gaming console that is expected to take it surging ahead of its rivals. The next Xbox will come with motion-sensing gaming without the need of a controller (the much-hyped Project Natal), support for real HD and a significant processor boost.
Samsung CL80
A digital camera with a 3.7- inch AMOLED, capacitive (like the iPhone) touchscreen? With haptic feedback letting you know when you hit a button or an icon? WiFi? The option to upload pictures directly to social networking sites without a computer? Samsung CL80 promises to serve all that on top of a 14-megapixel lens.
A digital camera with a 3.7- inch AMOLED, capacitive (like the iPhone) touchscreen? With haptic feedback letting you know when you hit a button or an icon? WiFi? The option to upload pictures directly to social networking sites without a computer? Samsung CL80 promises to serve all that on top of a 14-megapixel lens.
Microsoft Windows Mobile 7
There is a legend about Microsoft — the company inevitably gets it right on the second try. So, there’s every reason to believe the next version of Microsoft’s mobile operating system, Windows Mobile (or Windows Phone, as the company prefers to call it) will be the real McCoy. We are expecting to finally bid goodbye to the stylus, welcome multi-touch support and see an interface that matches iPhone in looks and Symbian Series 60 in functionality.
There is a legend about Microsoft — the company inevitably gets it right on the second try. So, there’s every reason to believe the next version of Microsoft’s mobile operating system, Windows Mobile (or Windows Phone, as the company prefers to call it) will be the real McCoy. We are expecting to finally bid goodbye to the stylus, welcome multi-touch support and see an interface that matches iPhone in looks and Symbian Series 60 in functionality.
Asus Eee Keyboard
Basically, this is a tablet in reverse — instead of being all screen, it is all keyboard. It has its own operating system, storage space, RAM... In short, it is a computer in a keyboard. All you need to do is plug it into a display (there is an HDMI port, we hear) for a full computing experience. And if you want to do something in a hurry, there is a 5-inch capacitive touchscreen display.
Basically, this is a tablet in reverse — instead of being all screen, it is all keyboard. It has its own operating system, storage space, RAM... In short, it is a computer in a keyboard. All you need to do is plug it into a display (there is an HDMI port, we hear) for a full computing experience. And if you want to do something in a hurry, there is a 5-inch capacitive touchscreen display.
Apple iPhone 4
No, we are not sure that’s what it will be called, but what we are sure of is that the next version of the iPhone will represent the most significant upgrade to what fanboys call the Godphone. It is reasonable to assume that the device’s camera will have reached 5-megapixel territory and stacks of functionalities added.
No, we are not sure that’s what it will be called, but what we are sure of is that the next version of the iPhone will represent the most significant upgrade to what fanboys call the Godphone. It is reasonable to assume that the device’s camera will have reached 5-megapixel territory and stacks of functionalities added.
Google Chrome OS
With its extremely fast functionality and its near-total dependency on the cloud with applications running off the web rather than a hard drive, Chrome could well be what computer OS will become.
With its extremely fast functionality and its near-total dependency on the cloud with applications running off the web rather than a hard drive, Chrome could well be what computer OS will become.
Halo: Reach
Halo: Reach promises jawdropping graphics, a great story line and non-stop action. It would be unfair to ask more of a game.
Halo: Reach promises jawdropping graphics, a great story line and non-stop action. It would be unfair to ask more of a game.
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
Will Android administer a kiss of life to stuttering Sony Ericsson, just like it did to Motorola? Well, it might, if the Xperia X10 is any indication of what Sony E will do with it. A 4-inch touchscreen display, a 8.1-megapixel camera, and stacks of applications from the Android Market... We just hope they get the pricing right.
Will Android administer a kiss of life to stuttering Sony Ericsson, just like it did to Motorola? Well, it might, if the Xperia X10 is any indication of what Sony E will do with it. A 4-inch touchscreen display, a 8.1-megapixel camera, and stacks of applications from the Android Market... We just hope they get the pricing right.
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