2008 – Gadget of the year
Posted 24 December 2008 07:00:19 by Ben
Filed under: Gadgets | Living in Aus
This year has seen the purchase of way too many gadgets. Between leaving the UK, travelling for two months and then settling back in to Brisbane in our own home for the first time, we were presented with too many requirements for purchasing necessary gadgets.
I’m going to short-list this year to avoid boring you more than usual.
iPhone 2G – I started the year off by picking up a hacked US-only version of the iphone on New Years Eve. Instantly I was hooked on this beautiful device. Phone, Music Player, Video Player, Internet and Gaming Device all in one gadget that fits so easily into your pocket. How could you do any better?
Sony HDR-SR12 – True HD – Camcorder – As we said goodbye to London we embarked on a 2 month adventure around the world visiting South Africa, Vietnam and China. I thought it was about time I upgraded my video taking solution to a more pro-consumer level and bought this little beauty while in Shanghai. It’s a joy to use and takes beautiful video. The only problem with camcorders is that you still have to find the time to edit the footage :(
40″ Sony LCD – When we landed in Aus. I was going to need something to fill in my unemployed daytimes and since there was a promotion on to receive a free Sony PS3 – I had to buy. The picture is crystal, the menus are easy to navigate and it is one sexy looking unit.
iPhone 3G – I mentioned before that you probably couldn’t do any better than an iphone 2g. Well it turns out you can. The 3g release of the iphone allowed me to purchase a legitimate phone that added to the already awesome iphone 2g feature set by giving me fast 3g internet everywhere and a gps receiver.
Tivo – Not wanting to shell out $100 p/m for Foxtel IQ I went the tight-ass route and conned Michelle into getting me a Tivo for my 30th birthday present. It’s awesome. I never miss any television shows and I love pausing live tv.
4 Burner BBQ – What house is complete without a bbq? Another birthday gift, this one from my family. I can’t wait to have you over to cook you a steak.
Piaggio Fly 150cc Scooter – When I changed jobs in October, I decided that I didn’t like being dependent on public transport or Michelle to get to and from work. After having dinner with Jason one night, I was convinced that a cheap, easy and fun solution was to get a scooter. I love it and it only costs me $8 per fortnight for petrol.
As it is every year, it is very hard to narrow down to the one gadget I enjoy most.
My top 3 would be the iphone 3g, Tivo and TV.
Narrowing down further I announce the iphone 3g as my standout gadget of the year. Apple have excelled themselves and set the benchmark for all other phone manufacturers to reach.
What’s your favourite gadget of 2008?
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I agree Bender – you can’t go past the iPhone 3G. I just hope we can get visual voicemail here soon.
Comment by jason — 24 December 2008 08:31:33 #
what’s a gadget? Does the Samsung C300 count?
Comment by Squirrel — 24 December 2008 21:02:23 #
Nice story, a good wrap up!
I agree the iphone has to top the list. Has to!
Meanwhile how good is your petrol consumption! That is sooo cool.
However Im not sure the BBQ and the Scooter actually classify as a gadget? They don’t “plug in”…
Comment by Louisa — 24 December 2008 21:51:06 #
Two iPhones. I know it’s good but really that good :-) What’d you do with the other one?
Comment by Pat — 25 December 2008 02:31:47 #
shell, the samsung c300 counts. i await your blog entry for 2008′s gadget of the year…. i wonder what it’ll be? :)
lou, considering that 2006s gadget of the year was an umbrella – you have to realise that my definition of gadget is anything funky and fun.
pat – michelle has the hand me down :)
Comment by Ben — 25 December 2008 06:35:31 #
I’m in the market for a new phone. What do you think about the Nokia 5800 vs the 3g Iphone?
Comment by Geoff Klan — 9 February 2009 00:09:16 #
Hey Geoff!
I definitely would go the iphone. the only thing other phones have over the iphone is a better camera. But hey, I don’t use my phone as my primary camera so doesn’t bother me.
The iphone shits all over the others mobiles out there at the moment.
Comment by Ben — 9 February 2009 07:45:04 #