Talk Tech's Top 10 Coolest Gadgets of 2007

Well its time for another compilation. Here are the coolest gadgets that have already been and will be released this year.

10. Nokia N95

The N95 is Nokia's first HSDPA (3.5G) device, but also has Wi-Fi, WCDMA, quad-band GSM, Bluetooth (including A2DP), IrDA and USB 2.0 connectivity (via mini USB connector). Other hardware features include a 5 megapixel camera, a built in GPS, TV-Out, 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, a MicroSD memory card slot and 150MB of internal memory. Overall its a full fledged mobile device with eveything you need on the go, a sure hit.

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9. VAIO® TP Series Living Room PCVGX-TP1

Light up your living room with the power and panache of the remarkable VAIO® TP1 Living Room PC. Boasting an innovative design, this spherical, elegant PC delicately incorporates personal computing into your living space through a single HDMI™ cable. Easy to use and setup, the TP1 PC is packed with the latest hardware technology including an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor, Windows Vista™ Home Premium operating system and a massive 300GB⁴ hard drive. Enjoy your favorite live and recorded TV and movies or surf the web from your couch with the immersive Windows® Media Center experience that lets you navigate your content on screen, all controlled by a matching keyboard and remote control.

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8. SANYO HD2 Digital Media Camera

In addition to being a high-definition video camera, the HD2 is also a 7 megapixel digital-camera. All videos and still images are stored on a SD or a SDHC Memory Card (sold separately) that helps account for the camera's compact size and minimal weight. In fact, with no tape to que up, the HD2 has a super fast start-up time that can have you recording in as little as 1.7 seconds. A 10x Optical Zoom Lens (38mm to 380mm on a 35mm camera) and a 10x digital-zoom keep you close up on the action. The HD2 features a SANYO high capacity rechargeable Lithium-ion battery is included for a long 60 minutes of recording time. The SANYO Xacti HD2 features a digital image stabilization that works across the full shooting range from wide-angle to telephoto. Using an original corrective algorithm developed by SANYO, the HD2 is able to distinguish between “trembling hands” and “camera work” such as panning and tilting.

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7. Mister Tipster Pro

This great gadget is basically a RSS viewer for the workspace. Basically you can do everything related to keeping up with news, blogs, RSS etc.

6. HP TouchSmart IQ770 PC

Stay in touch with technology and keep your family connected and organized with the HP TouchSmart IQ770 PC. Simply touch the screen to get instant access to family schedules, TV, music, movies, photos and information on your PC. It’s a perfect fit for the social hub of your home and is easy enough for the whole family to use. Personalize the HP TouchSmart PC to get quick access to your favorite applications. Manage your family’s schedule by updating calendar events and creating your choice of voice, written or typed messages. The fresh, space-saving all-in-one design will look great in any décor.

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5. Xbox 360 Elite

Introducing Xbox 360™ Elite, the premier Xbox 360 console package that includes a massive 120GB hard drive, a HDMI port and like all Xbox 360 consoles and a premium black finish. Xbox 360 Elite also includes a black wireless controller and black Xbox LIVE® headset. Xbox 360 Elite has enough space for a whole library of Xbox LIVE Arcade games as well as downloadable high-definition TV shows, movies, music, and more available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace.

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4. Pioneer PRO-FHD1

One of the best HDTV avaliable right now. It also recieved Cnet's best HDTV Award. Behind the awe inspiring image of a PureVision plasma is the technology that creates a 1080p native resolution with more than 2 million individual pixels. The Elite PRO-FHD1 combines the higher pixel count of 1080 interlace with the smooth refresh of 720 progressive. Allowing for a more accurate picture when viewing fast-moving content such as action films or sports with the amazingly sharp, bright, accurate picture quality for which Pioneer is known.

3. Apple TV

Your computer is the center of your digital life. Your TV is the center of your entertainment life. But what if you want to watch movies, TV shows, movie trailers, podcasts, and photos from your computer on your TV? At $299, Apple TV brings iTunes to the big screen.

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2. Nintendo Wii

Wii (pronounced 'we') is Nintendo's new home video game console that represents a radical step into a new era of entertainment. For years, video games have been growing in popularity but also in complexity. With Wii, Nintendo changes the way you play by maximising the fun and minimising the fuss.

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1. Apple iPhone

Well this little gadget needs no introduction. From the moment it was announced it had become the most popular gadget to have.

iPhone combines three amazing products — a revolutionary mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching — into one small and lightweight handheld device. iPhone also introduces an entirely new user interface based on a large multi-touch display and pioneering new software, letting you control everything with just your fingers. So it ushers in an era of software power and sophistication never before seen in a mobile device, completely redefining what you can do on a mobile phone.

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Well there you have it. The top 10 must have (if you can afford it ofcourse :P) coolest gadgets of 2007. If you think we missed something, leave a comment. What would your top 10 be?