Recommended Gadgets for 2012 part 1
By Mark Johnson
Dell XPS 13
Jumping on the slim line laptop bandwagon, Dell's first ultrabook comes toting a 13.3-inch screen, an 18mm profile and an eight-hour battery life. Weighing in at 1.4kg, the XPS 13 features edge-to-edge Gorilla Glass for extra durability and a screen that offers 720p HD resolution. Intel Rapid Start Technology ensures quick boot up times, while a backlit keyboard and glass touchpad adds a little extra gloss to this Dell ultrabook offering.
Dell - £899
LG Z430 Super Ultrabook
With over 50 Ultrabooks appearing at CES this year, LG hopes dubbing its LG Z430 as a 'Super Ultrabook' will set them apart from the rest. What makes it so super? Well apart from its metallic looks, the 14-inch slim line laptop features a 19.9mm thin chassis which is the kind you'd expect to see on a 13-inch device. Powered by a Core i7 processor, the Z430 offers Super Speed Boot technology to make booting up quicker and storage of up to 500GB to cater for all your multimedia content needs.
LG - £TBC
Sharp AQUOS 80-inch 3D TV
Continuing its recent run of releasing oversized televisions, Sharp has unleashed its 80-inch LCD television which is set to land this year. Joining the four colour Aquos Quattron brand the set has 240hz processing power and local dimming LEDS offering a responsive viewing experience. Aside from its 3D capabilities, it has Wi-Fi connectivity and will have access to the Sharp Smart Central app outlet.
Sharp - £TBC
Samsung DA-E750
Providing a premium audio home for your Samsung Galaxy S2 or iPhone 4S, the DA-E750 dual dock blends stylish looks with enough cutting-edge amplifier tech to liberate your smartphone-bound tunes. Adorned in a dark red wood finish, there’s support for AirPlay, Bluetooth and Samsung’s own AllShare tech with 100W of sound and a multitude of inputs that should earn it pride of place in your humble abode.
Samsung - £TBC
Polaroid SC1630 Smart Camera
Last year it was Gaga, and now Polaroid is turning to Google to launch its first Android-powered smart camera. Smartphone-like in looks, the HD snapper hosts a 3.2-inch touchscreen display with a 16.0-Megapixel sensor and 3x optical zoom to capture your footage. There's Wi-Fi connectivity, content uploading to social networking sites via a single button, Android Market access and 32GB of storage via a MicroSD card. On board photo editing and automatic face and smile detection ensures the Android snapper has some impressive specs.
Polaroid - £TBC
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