Gadget We Must Have 2012

Gadget We Must Have 2012

Gadget We Must Have 2012

top gadget 2012

CNET has top products lists for each of the categories we cover–they’re listed on the left–but this list brings the cream of the crop together in one place.

For this month, new additions include the Sonos Play:3 streaming audio speaker, the Droid Bionic superphone, and the Roku 2 XS streaming video box. (Looking for the iPhone 4 or iPod Touch? We deliberately left them off the list, since their 2011 replacement models are imminent.) Rather than trying to compare gadgets across multiple categories, we present them in alphabetical order, because when you get right down to it, we think they’re all must-haves.

Apple iPad 2 (16GB, Wi-Fi)

The iPad 2 refines an already excellent product. Its easy-to-use interface, vast app catalog, and marathon battery life bolster Apple’s claim to being the king of tablets.

Apple MacBook Air (11-inch)

This year’s 11-inch MacBook Air improves on last year’s model in several significant ways and is by far the fastest ultraportable you’re likely to find, though some users will consider the limited flash storage space to be a hindrance.

Barnes & Noble Nook Touch Reader (Wi-Fi)

The new touch-screen Nook is a major advancement over its predecessor and offers some real advantages over the current Kindle.

HTC Sensation 4G (T-Mobile)

Its excellent design and user experience, coupled with its solid performance, make the HTC Sensation 4G one of the best Android phones yet and a top pick for T-Mobile customers.

Kodak Playsport

The Kodak Playsport is an excellent minicamcorder that can take some rough treatment and capture solid HD video.

Logitech Harmony 650

The Logitech Harmony 650 is one of the best universal remotes you can buy for less than $100.

Motorola Droid Bionic (Verizon Wireless)

The Motorola Droid Bionic is everything you want from a high-end smartphone. It’s sleek, fast, and powerful, with features that will please both consumers and business users–if you’re willing to pay the high price.

Roku 2 XS

Thanks to a varied range of content offerings–including Netflix, Amazon, Hulu Plus, Crackle, and Pandora–that beats the Apple TV, the Roku 2 XS is the best all-around streaming-media box you can get for less than $100.

Samsung Epic 4G Touch (Sprint)

The Samsung Epic 4G Touch offers speedy performance, a beautiful screen, and a great multimedia experience to make it one of Sprint’s top Android phones, but its large size won’t be for everyone.

Sonos Play:3 (black)

While it doesn’t sound quite as good as the larger Play:5, the Sonos Play:3 delivers a superior streaming-audio experience that you can control from any iOS device or Android smartphone.

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Ref: http://reviews.cnet.com/must-have-gadgets/

Gadget We Must Have 2012