The Top 10 Gadgets of all time

The Top 10 Gadgets of
all time

Created By: Matthew Caraballo

• Technology companies like Apple, Samsung, Microsoft and more are constantly

finding new ways to improve their cutting-edge products, whether it’s with stunning
new hardware designs, useful software improvements, or by coming up with entirely
new products we didn’t even know we wanted.

• When it comes to new gadgets and gizmos, 2017 was the year of several big

changes. First and foremost, it was the year of the voice-activated assistant, with
devices like the Amazon Echo and Google Home invading homes everywhere. It
was also the year that smartphone designers figured out how to pack a massive
screen in a device that’s still easy to hold, as seen in the iPhone X and Samsung
Galaxy S8. And it was the year that consoles like the Nintendo Switch meant
gaming on the go no longer meant making big sacrifices in terms of game quality.

10. Sony Alpha A7R III

With notable improvements over its predecessor
and a cheaper price than Sony’s A9 Alpha, the
recently unveiled Sony Alpha A7R III stands to
be one of the best mirrorless cameras ever
made. It can shoot at twice the resolution of the
A9 and has an autofocus that’s twice as fast as
the A7R II, although it’s worth remembering
that the A9 offers faster burst shooting. But the
lower price and heightened performance are
likely more than enough to impress pro and
novice photographers alike.

9. Apple Watch 3

Apple’s latest smartwatch finally lets you leave
your phone at home. Since it supports LTE, you
can receive calls and texts on your wrist even
when your phone is out of range. The third-
generation Apple Watch also brings a faster
processor and a new barometric altimeter for
measuring activities like the numbers of stairs you
climb. The Apple Watch isn’t meant to replace
your phone, and just about anything you would
usually use your phone for is better on a larger
screen. But the freedom to leave your phone at
home when you step out to walk the dog or go on
a run may be just enough to persuade smartwatch
skeptics that the Apple Watch is worth
considering, especially for athletic types.

8. Xbox One X

If you’re still not convinced that the
days of buying large, cumbersome
consoles to get the best gaming
performance are over, look no further
than the Xbox One X. Microsoft’s latest
console crams six teraflops and native
4K gaming support into a sleek
package, making it the choice console
for players who want screaming
performance for less than the price of a
high-end gaming PC.

7. Amazon Echo (second generation)

Virtual assistants like Siri have been around for
years, but it wasn’t until the first Amazon Echo
launched in 2014 that voice-enabled gadgets
really started to take off. Three years later,
Amazon’s true successor to the original Echo
improves on the first version in every
meaningful way. The design is shorter and more
attractive, the improved speaker includes a
woofer and a tweeter, and most importantly, it’s
noticeably cheaper at just $99.99. These
enhancements should help keep Amazon at the
top of the smart speaker market as competition
from rivals like Google, Microsoft and others
heats up.

6. Super Nintendo Entertainment System
(SNES) Classic

Nintendo’s iconic grey-and-purple Super Nintendo
gaming machine made a huge comeback in 2017.
The SNES Classic comes loaded with 21 retro
titles, including Super Mario World, The Legend of
Zelda: A Link to the Past, Donkey Kong Country,
and a previously unreleased Star Fox game.
Everything from the games themselves to the way
the controllers feel in your hands are exactly as you
would remember from the 1990s. Catering to
players’ nostalgia has seemingly paid off: the SNES
Classic was the second best-selling video game
console during the month of October, according
to research firm NPD, and it’s been nearly
impossible to find since its September launch.

5. Samsung Galaxy S8

Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Android handsets
set the standard for smartphones in 2017. It
may have not been the first phone with a
nearly borderless screen, but the Galaxy S8’s
exquisitely curved display certainly made it the
among most attractive phones of the year.
Not to mention its eye-popping OLED
display, which for a long time was the best you
could ask for on a phone. Samsung also made
an effort to simplify the phone’s software,
cutting a lot of the extraneous features that
made its older phones feel clunky.

4. DJI Spark

DJI’s palm-sized drone is a big step in the
direction of making drones easier and more
convenient for the average person. The
Spark’s standout feature is that it doesn’t
require a remote control for navigation. Just
tap the button on the back of the drone
twice, and it will prepare to take off from the
palm of your hand. You can also pilot the
Spark with your hand, prompting it to fly
higher, lower, or in a certain direction with a
wave of your arm. Of course, these features
work best under optimal conditions, and the
Spark doesn’t always operate flawlessly, but its
size and simplicity are a feat in their own
right.

3. Microsoft Surface Laptop

Microsoft’s first crack at a real laptop (not a tablet-
notebook hybrid) is a real winner. Between its light
and elegant design, sharp screen, and long-lasting
battery, the Surface Laptop is solid choice for anyone
seeking a new Windows computer. Microsoft is
positioning the Surface Laptop as a showpiece for
Windows 10 S, the newer version of Windows that
can only run programs from Microsoft’s app store.
With Windows 10 S, Microsoft is essentially hoping
to bring to Windows machines what Google has
done for Chromebooks: making the software simpler
to allow for faster performance, more battery life,
and better security. But those who find Windows 10
S too restrictive can upgrade to Windows 10 Pro on
the Surface Laptop for free for a limited time. The
software upgrade will cost $50 after the promotional
period ends.

2. Apple iPhone X

Yes, it’s expensive. Yes, you’ll probably have a hard
time getting your hands on one. And yes, Android did
it first. But the iPhone X’s edge-to-edge screen and
facial recognition system will undoubtedly set a new
standard for phones to come. For one, Apple’s Face
ID system, even despite the security concerns, is
already being used in more creative ways than
Samsung’s facial identification tech. Third-party apps
like Snapchat and Warby Parker are taking advantage
of the iPhone X’s face-mapping technology to project
realistic masks over your eyes or select glasses that suit
your face’s shape. That, combined with a sharp
camera, long battery life, and large screen packed into
a more palatable size, make Apple’s iPhone X a top
pick.

1. Nintendo Switch

For about as long as game consoles have existed,
players have had to choose between gaming in
front of a TV or holding a tiny screen in their
hands while out and about. Not so with the
Nintendo Switch, the first console that’s truly
designed for both at-home and on-the-go
entertainment. The Switch consists of a tablet
with a 6.2-inch screen with slots for attaching
Nintendo’s Joy-Con controllers on either side,
turning it into a handheld video game machine.
But when you’re at home, you can slide the slate
into a dock that hooks up to your TV and play it
like a traditional console. That “play anywhere,
anytime” approach, combined with a stellar
games roster, from the recently launched Super
Mario Odyssey to The Legend of Zelda: Breath
of the Wild, makes the Switch a true knockout.

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