Technology is constantly changing and evolving. Every few months, new high tech gadgets come out, replacing older models and boasting that they are new and improved, with better capabilities of those past phones that most people may elect to hold onto for a while. It seems as though you can’t get used to one gadget before the next one comes out. Most often, they have similar features as previous models and may just have a different design.
From the Samsung Galaxy Smartphone to a Macbook Air, there are different types of gadgets out there that have come out this year, or like most on this list, came out late last year. With the holidays coming up in the next few months, many of the technology products out there are the perfect gift for family members.
While phone companies do continue to come out with new products, it doesn’t mean these technology gadgets will fall to the wayside. We are counting down the top ten technologies of this year that your family will enjoy for the new year.
Many of the items on our list come from CNET, who put together a comprehensive list of 100 top gadgets. Many came out last year, but they still run smoothly and are perfect for your holiday shopping list. What’s your favorite gadget?
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10. Dell Inspiron 11 3000
As a laptop/tablet hybrid, the Dell Inspiron is noted for having a good, long battery life and it has the capability to have the storage upgraded. It has a comfortable price of almost $450 and has 500 GB of storage.
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9. Samsung Galaxy Tab S
For anyone who wants to watch movies on a tablet, this is one of the perfect Androids to use. It has good screen quality and while it is expensive, it is a pretty good tablet by Samsung if you want to use it for entertainment viewing.
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8. Nokia Lumia Icon
As CNET notes, this Verizon phone comes with a gorgeous, big display, but the phone doesn’t have a large storage space and it is pricey. The camera works well and you can get good pictures. Otherwise, this does have 32 GB of storage and you can get extra storage on Skydrive.
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7. Apple Macbook Pro
With a 15-inch screen, the Macbook Pro by Apple doesn’t have much of an upgrade save for the internal capabilities, but the battery life is better than the previous model. It changed its internal processor to Intel and it has clearer photos with a higher screen resolution.
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6. 13-inch Macbook Air
The Apple Macbook Air has an amazing battery life and the plus side to this gadget is it is priced at $999, which is a drop in price of over $100 than the model that came before this one. For anyone who enjoys being able to use their Macbook, this basically has the same features as previous models, but it is cheaper for anyone looking to get this at a better deal.
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5. Motorola Moto G
This phone is great for anyone on a budget and while the camera may need some good lighting in order to bring good quality pictures, it allows for plenty of storage space. It has a great processor and with the 4G LTE, it’ll come with better speeds.
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4. Samsung Galaxy S5
While this Android phone is said to be a minor upgrade over the Samsung Galaxy S4, the phone does come with a brightly lit display and the processor is a quad-core with an effective camera.
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3. Apple iPad Air
The iPad Air is fast, has a great battery life, and the picture quality is pretty good. While it doesn’t have a fingerprint scanner, you can still choose whether or not to use the lock/unlock feature. You also have 16 GB of storage and can put as many apps as you want onto the iPad.
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2. Galaxy Note 3
The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is great for having a fast processor and the battery life is longer, too, which is a plus for many people who use their phones daily. It also is said to have great S Pen features and while it is pricey, it is still a good phone.
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1. iPhone 5S
The iPhone 5s is the latest product from Apple and, well, considering the iPhone 6 is supposed to come out pretty soon, that phone might end up being the one most people want for the holidays. However, the iPhone 5S is fast, has a great camera, a fingerprint sensor, and it allows you to easily set up how you want to put together your phone settings. I would just be careful if you have a password to unlock your phone and a small child around who likes to mess with your phone. The phone will lock for three minutes if the wrong password is put in, as I found out the hard way!