Top Gadgets of the Month: October 2010

This festive season has ignited celebrations of the highest magnitude as the entire country is lit with beautiful lights and fireworks. The mood is amplified by lines of lamps, floral decorations and exchange of gifts that lend grandeur to the occasion. Not wanting to be left out, the technological space too was sparkled with attractive gadgets. With modern life is driven by cool gadgets, we indeed witnessed a wide array of exuberant innovations. Here we list out some gizmos that added glimmer to the tech world this October.



Razer made an appearance with its thrilling Naga Maelstrom Special Edition and Molten Special Edition gaming mice. Gamers can look forward to an unmatched level of performance and distinctiveness. The enticing Maelstrom turns on with a whirlpool of charming blue light emerging right from its swirling core. The Maelstrom boasts of a zero-acoustic Ultraslick feet and glowing vertex design and offers 5600dpi Razer Precision 3.5G laser sensor and 1000Hz Ultrapolling/1ms response time while the Molten includes 5600dpi Razer Precision 3.5G laser sensor. The solutions house 17 fully-programmable MMO-optimized buttons and advanced macro functionality. This month we also spotted the company unfurling a new line of peripherals based on StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty which included the Spectre StarCraft II gaming mouse, Marauder StarCraft II gaming keyboard and Banshee StarCraft II gaming headset.
The month delighted many mobile enthusiasts with a new mesmerizing Nokia handset dubbed N8. Featuring unrivaled attributes, the mobile phone comes powered with the Symbian ^3 OS. Adorning a stunning real-glass 3.5-inch AMOLED screen, the device allures social buffs with several social networking options. Photo enthusiasts can capture their memorable moments as the phone sports an enthralling 12MP equipped with Carl Zeiss optics. Individuals can enjoy a complete entertainment experience since the device offers impeccable Dolby Digital Plus surround sound. The incredible N8 promises to put forth an enhanced user and developer experience.
Dell uncloaked its new Dell Streak tablet which puts forth a unique combination of powerful and exciting mobile computing and broadband communication. Users can view remarkable images and videos on the vibrant 5-inch multi-touch WVGA display. The slim attributes enables owners to quickly slip the device into a pocket or purse. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8250T mobile processor, the offering flaunts a captivating 5MP camera and a VGA front facing camera, thereby offering an effortless shooting experience. Individuals need not worry since the tablet functions seamlessly with an advanced battery life. Owners can store their most liked movies, videos and photos as the solution offers expandable 32GB memory. The solution undoubtedly creates a benchmark in the way individuals will experience the internet.
Another beauty that popped up this month was the Apple MacBook Air, which comes without mechanical hard disks and optical drives. Nipping its waistline, the laptop now measures 0.68-inches at its thickest point and 0.11-inches at its thinnest tip. Crafted in an aluminum unibody framework, it integrates Intel Core 2 Duo processors coupled with Nvidia GeForce 320M graphics solution. This gizmo incorporates a built-in FaceTime camera, mic and stereo speakers, enabling users to make video calls effortlessly. Operating on the Mac OS X Snow Leopard, this laptop comes in two screen size variants, 11 and 13 inches. Fashioning enticing aesthetics, Apple’s latest offering sure seems to be an eye grabber.
Up next is the recently launched BlackBerry Torch, which strides in as the first handset from RIM to mix in a QWERTY keypad with a full touchscreen display. Powered by the latest BlackBerry 6 OS, this smartphone is Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled. One key highlight of the phone is the Universal Search which allows mobile aficionados to rummage through the device to locate any content on the smartphone. Flaunting a 5 megapixel camera, it furnishes an 8GB integrated memory and up to 32GB of additional storage support. Furthermore, the newly enhanced WebKit-based browser proffers seamless web navigation. Even though the smartphone amalgams a QWERTY and a touchscreen, it does not lose out on its sleekness.
Windows’ recently launched 4GB Xbox 360 console might just appeal to Indian gaming enthusiast with a tight budget. Crafted with a matte finish, this gaming system has been embedded with five USB ports and touch-sensitive buttons. Fitted with a dedicated jack for the forthcoming Kinect, it will allow players to gain the most out of the controller-free system and offer a superior gaming experience. Supporting Wi-Fi connectivity, it also renders optical digital audio. The console furnishes three variants, namely the 4GB, Arcade and the 250GB systems.

Novel technological advancements are here to stay, spreading the light of knowledge and enhancing minds world over. So while homes are being renovated to look fresh this Diwali, users can add a touch of technology to their lives this festive season. Let the true essence of Diwali sink in as the celebrations unfold.