The year 2011 is only eight months old and it’s getting more exciting with every new device that comes out, but so far, the tech world has already given us plenty of devices this year to cherish for the long haul. Some are still selling for good demand, some showcased technological inventions, some turned out to be extraordinarily brilliant. Of them, here are the 10 best selected products of the year: that you cannot miss. Have a look.
1. iPad 2: As everyone knows, the iPad 2 is sure to be the best product released so far this year (until the iPhone 5 shows up in September to change the charts). It is the most popular tablet this year with a 7-inch IPS screen along with A5 dual core processor which definitely makes it the coolest device in the market. Sleek, slim and ultra efficient, what more do you want?
2. Samsung Galaxy S II: This one also deserves a mention no later than the iPad 2, nearly a year after the Galaxy S made its debut and dazzled the world with a premium version of Android, Samsung finally unveiled its successor. Coming to the US, however, the phone has a beautiful display, future-proof hardware, excellent video playback capabilities, and a plasticky build.
3. Amazon Kindle eBook Reader (Wi-Fi): The device uses its wireless Internet connectivity to allow its users to browse, read, and purchase e-books, newspapers, magazines, and other media online. The third-generation Kindle’s winning combination of notable improvements — an improved display, better battery life, lighter weight, and lower price — puts it at the top of the e-book reader category.
4. Samsung Series 9 Laptop: The 13-inch Series 9 packs an impressive Intel i5 processor and 4GB of RAM, plus USB 3 connectors and built-in WiMax and a “Durolumin” alloy case that Samsung says is multiple times stronger than aluminum. Samsung produces much of the memory used in SSDs, so unsurprisingly, the Series 9 has a built-in solid-state drive that boots Windows 7 in just 12 seconds. The design is also much more elegant than the Air, however the price is less elegant, at $1600.
5. 2nd Generation (“Sandy Bridge”) Intel Core Processors: 2011 is the year of the fully integrated processor. Intel has undergone a complete architectural redesign of its Core processor, integrating graphics processing on the CPU chip and seamlessly distributing tasks between processors to deliver a 40 to 50 percent increase in performance for tasks such as transcoding and gaming. Plus, with Intel’s Turbo Boost Technology, individual cores can automatically overclock when multiple cores aren’t in use.
6. Sony MHS-FS3 Bloggie 3D Camcorder: Previous generations of Sony’s Bloggie were decent take on the Flip-style of simple, web-friendly camcorders. Now, the Bloggie 3D tops the entire category, retaining the slim profile and pop-out USB arm, while shooting 3D HD video with two lenses. The screen is 2.4 inches. 3D display without glasses, which is fun, but the real story here is the price. At $250, consumers can immerse themselves in the so-called 3D revolution. Even if it fails, they’ll still have an 8GB pocket camcorder that shoots 2D just fine.
7. AMD Fusion – The product of AMD’s acquisition of graphics processor manufacturer ATI in 2006, this integration of CPU and graphics processing technology into a single die allows computers that previously would have required discrete graphics run high-powered gaming applications and HD video. with a single chip solution. The Fusion platform also offers massive power savings relative to performance, giving laptops all-day battery life without compromise.
8. Samsung 8000 Series LED TV: There’s a lot to like about the Samsung 8000 Series LED TV: it’s LED-backlit, 3D-capable, and packed with services and apps people could use, like Skype and Facebook. What we love is the impressive industrial design. Samsung engineers reduced the bezel to just 0.2 inches, increasing the size of the screen without increasing the overall space and creating an image that is more like a portal to another world than a TV monitor. The series will be available in 46-inch, 55-inch. and 65 inches. sizes, from $2800.
9. Microsoft Avatar Kinect: Avatar Kinect will be a free upgrade for Xbox Live Gold members that uses the sensor to track facial expressions and body movements, and then uses them to animate your on-screen Xbox avatar. Avatar Kinect will also have several virtual “pools” where Xbox Live users can meet their avatars (sports desk, circle of lawn chairs). These environments could turn out to be Second Life-style novelties, but face-tracking technology has great potential. Consider that movie digital effects teams spend millions to achieve the kind of motion capture that Microsoft has been able to achieve with a $150 accessory.
10. Motorola Xoom: The year 2011 is definitely a year of tablets. So, the device that got the sixth position on the list is the Motorola Xoom Android tablet. The tablet is light and thin and features a 1 GHz processor on a 10.1 wide screen. This device has two cameras and it looks extremely stylish and is a very powerful multitasking machine.
