Everyday you work with various tools and technologies -- database administration, server maintenance, network issues, application installations -- but it isn't until a new feature or tool comes around sporting the latest whiz-bang technology that things get a little more interesting. C'mon, admit it, you've experienced the awe of seeing a cool new gadget. You think, "Should I get that?"
To help you decide if that new gizmo is right for you or your users, we at TechTarget present the Third Annual Gadgets & Gizmos Guide.
We sought out copies of products that represent the leading edge in some sectors. In some other cases, we looked for products that may have been leading edge a year ago, but now are priced within reach of the average person. The result is that we've been juggling cell phones, PDAs, cameras, home office tools, games and notebooks. We gave each product a hands-on test and shared our experiences with you.
Each product was rated on the following five-point scale:
5 - Must have
4 - Pretty neat
3 - Could be useful
2 - Get it if you must
1 - Back to the drawing board
You'll see a bunch of 'Pretty neat' products (Blackberry 7780, Casio Exilim EX Z-40 and HP nx5000 Linux notebook), and we've slipped in a few 'Must haves' (Samsung Syncmaster 193, iPod mini, and inMotion IMmini).
Have fun, and, please, share your thoughts, your likes, and your dislikes.
