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Tech gadget roundup
Here are six standouts that made The Best Gadgets of 2008 list, and we couldn’t agree more.
By Susan BelknappPublished: February 01, 2009
1. The Peek – “Peek (a portable e-mail-only device) proved that more isn’t always better. The uncomplicated device isn’t glitch-free, but it dazzled with its simplicity … ” getpeek.com
2. T-Mobile G1 “Google” phone – “It broke new ground with its open-source operating system … and lets programmers create software applications for the phone that all can use …” t-mobileg1.com
3. Apple’s new MacBooks – “Apple did impress with its greenest, fastest line of laptops encased in solid pieces of aluminum.” apple.com
4. Livescribe Pulse Smartpen – It comes with an infrared camera, microphone, organic LED display, speaker and USB connector to record conversations or lectures. Smartpen links audio to your notes so you can replay any portion of a recording by just tapping on the section you want to hear. livescribe.com
5. Eye-Fi Wireless SD Card – Winner of the last Gadget Standing award at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show, it’s like a regular memory card, but it connects to a network, enabling wireless uploads from your camera to your computer. eyefi.com
6. The Blackberry Bold – This other potential iPhone slayer, an extra elegant and powerful smart phone, builds on the reliable e-mail-delivery service and comfortable keyboard of previous devices. blackberry.com
Source: abcnews.go.com/technology
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1. The Peek – “Peek (a portable e-mail-only device) proved that more isn’t always better. The uncomplicated device isn’t glitch-free, but it dazzled with its simplicity … ” getpeek.com 2. T-Mobile G1 “Google” phone – “It broke new ground with its open-source operating system … and lets programmers create software applications for the phone that all can use …” t-mobileg1.com3. Apple’s new MacBooks – “Apple did impress with its greenest, fastest line of laptops encased in solid pieces of aluminum.” apple.com4. Livescribe Pulse Smartpen – It comes with an infrared camera, microphone, organic LED display, speaker and USB connector to record conversations or lectures. Smartpen links audio to your notes so you can replay any portion of a recording by just tapping on the section you want to hear. livescribe.com5. Eye-Fi Wireless SD Card – Winner of the last Gadget Standing award at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show, it’s like a regular memory card, but it connects to a network, enabling wireless uploads from your camera to your computer. eyefi.com 6. The Blackberry Bold – This other potential iPhone slayer, an extra elegant and powerful smart phone, builds on the reliable e-mail-delivery service and comfortable keyboard of previous devices. blackberry.comSource: abcnews.go.com/technology |
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