Top Products of 2008
This year has seen the rise of many new products in the exciting realms of technology. Below are a few of my editors picks with product details included. laptops, mobile phones, small mp3 players and futuristic television recording round out the list of some of 2008’s best technological advancements. Sure it’s all media driven, but what isn’t?
TiVo HD XL DVR
For the best in DVR (digital video recorder’s) technology, there really is no better than the TiVo HD XL DVR. This gadget records multiple television programs simultaneously, even while you are watching other live television shows. What’s so great about the TiVo is the amount of programming that can be recorded and stored. Amounts range from 150 hours all the way up to 1,350 hours of recording depending on the quality. With a suggested manufactures retail price of $599.99 and one Terabyte (1,000GB) of pure hard disk space, the TiVo HD XL DVR system is a must have for any television series or film enthusiast.
Fourth generation iPod Nano
I’m not going to put you through the typical iPod rhetoric since I’m sure you already know what an iPod is. You may however not already know about is how it is progressing as an mp3 play back technology device. Here are some of the latest additions to the new iPod Nano
1. Doubled storage room
2. New colours available
3. New thinner design
4. Genius Playlists
5. Audio recording options
Not much more you can really say about the Fourth generation iPod Nano, although its been critisised as a new design with a few more apple innovations, it’s a must have in my books.
HP Pavilion HDX 16
Hewlard Packard’s HP Pavilion HDX 16 notebook is the perfect alternative to the Apple’s iBook G3 laptop. This 6.8 pound laptop comes fully equipped with 512 MB video memory, 250 Gigabyte hard drive, four USB ports and even Bluetooth 2.0 technology. What separates the HP Pavilion HDX 16 from the rest of the pack is its 16:9 aspect ratio display and its power to produce amazing graphics. Included is Microsoft Vista Home Premium operating system along with a one year parts and labour warranty. Prices may vary, however from what I seen looking around various retailers that sell them is roughly in the low four figure range. With a small size, light weight and breathtaking multimedia presentations, the HP Pavilion HDX 16 is one of the best laptops available on the market today.
Apple’s iPhone 2.1
With millions of iPhones already sold, Apple has recently updated their software for their iPhone and iPod touch. According to Apple’s official website, the update is available for only $9.95. My only question is simply this; why isn’t it free? This really is an all in one gadget combining SatNav, 3g Internet, an iPod aswell as hundreds of other widgets to make your life simpler and easier.
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