Its been a great year for Gadgets in 2007, to celebrate this we bring you the definitive guide to the best gadgets of 2007 in our Gadgets top ten. With Christmas just around the corner The Gadget blog presents the top 10 gadgets of 2007

1. Apple iPhone

What can you say about the Apple iPhone that hasn’t already been said. Everyone has heard of the amazing capabilities of this device, and if you haven’t, you’ve probably been living under a rock for the past year. This device has won a ton of awards for its innovation, including the Time Magazine invention of the year.

The iPhone offers more capabilites than the typical cell phone including a music player, video player, Internet, and Apple’s revolutionary touch-screen interface. The Apple iPhone is sure to be the top-selling gadget this holiday season. The 8 GB Apple iPhone is available for £269.00.

2. Nintendo Wii

The Nintendo Wii is the fastest growing gaming console in the World. The innovative design of the Wii sets it apart from other gaming consoles. In 2007, Nintendo unveiled the new Wii Fit balance board which will revolutionize the way people get fit. This balance board allows you to monitor various health stats (such as your body mass index (BMI)), and it offers various aerobic programs to help get you back in shape after all of the holiday treats you’ve eaten this year. The Nintendo Wii will be one of the hottest selling products during this holiday season. You can pick up a Nintendo Wii for about £260.00.

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3. Apple iPod Touch

The Apple iPod Touch is the MP3 player version of the iPhone, and it offers the same great interface that has made the iPhone so popular. The iPod Touch is available in an 8 GB or 16 GB model for £188 and £242 respectively. The iPod Touch will play music, video, and display photos on an ultra-sharp 3.5 inch display. This device is even equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity for web browsing with Apple’s Safari web browser. This device is extraordinarily innovative, and it’s very exciting to think about what Apple will come up with next for the successor of the iPod Touch.

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4. Zune 80 GB

The second generation Zune from Microsoft really improves upon the first generation model which had many flaws. It seems that Microsoft has addressed these issues in their newest Zune, which features an 80 GB hard drive, easy to use interface, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a new Podcast feature. Microsoft is very close to taking over the reigns as king of the MP3 player market from the Apple iPod. The 80 GB Zune is available for £169.99

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5. Garmin Nuvi 760

Garmin is one of the top portable GPS manufacturers in the World, and their newest GPS model, from the very popular “Nuvi” line, is the Nuvi 760. The Nuvi 760 sports a large 4.3 inch touch-screen display, pre-loaded maps, Bluetooth capability, Text to Speech (TTS), MP3 player, FM transmitter, picture viewer, and much more. This GPS device was given the Editor’s Choice Award by GPS Magazine. The Garmin Nuvi 760 is an excellent GPS device, but it does come with a pretty hefty price tag at about £300.00. I believe the Nuvi 760 is worth the high price tag, because it’s the best portable GPS device out there right now.

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6. Apple iMac

The Apple iMac has revolutionized the future of computer design as we know it. Besides offering up the most innovative graphical user interface (GUI) that Apple is famous for, the iMac eliminates the traditional computer tower by putting all of the hardware into the monitor. PCs have already started to switch to this type of “all-in-one” design, such as in the new Gateway One PC. The iMac pricing starts at about £760.00.

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7. iRiver Clix Media Player

iRiver created the first generation iRiver Clix last year which was one of the top all-around MP3 players ever according to Cnet Reviews. This player comes in either a 2GB or 4GB flash memory capacity, and is currently available for between $100-$169.

The second generation iRiver Clix was released in 2007, and it offers up the same great 2.2 inch touch-screen display, 4GB or 8GB of flash memory, and can be used for playing music, videos, viewing photos, playing games, voice recording, and more. That’s quite a lot of capabilities for a device the size of a business card! The second generation iRiver Clix starts from about £130.00.

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8. Sony DSC-T100

The new Sony DSC-T100 is a camera with an 8 megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom, 3 inch LCD display, and it’s small enough to easily fit in your pocket. This camera also features Sony’s Super Steady Shot technology which minimizes blurriness due to camera-shake. This camera became available in March of 2007, and it comes in either red, black, or silver.

You can read the full review of this camera at Imaging Resource. The Sony DSC-T100 makes a great gift for around £249.00.

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9. Slingbox Solo

The newest version of the Slingbox from Sling Media is called the Slingbox Solo. This device allows you to watch TV, DVDs, Satellite, DVR, and other TV sources on your cell phone or laptop from anywhere in the World. This new device will even support HD content. What’s great about this device is that there are no monthly fees associated with using the device. You can pick up the Slingbox Solo for about £120.00

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10. LG BH200

The new LG BH200 Super Blu Player is not your average DVD player. This device will play both HD DVDs and Blu-Ray DVDs. Although it is not the first player to have this hybrid technology, it is currently the most advanced. The LG BH200 was released in October just in time for the holiday season. This gift may only be for the hardcore techies out there who need to have the latest technologies, because it does carry a hefty price tag of $1000.

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Many users are not aware of the potential damage to the environment that incorrect disposal of cell phones can cause. Incorrect disposal means throwing any cell phone away, which is the typical fate assigned to an unwanted device. However, components within it can have a terrible impact on the environment and so need special disposal. All cell phones contain persistent metals which do not degrade in the environment. They also contain bioaccumulative metals which become toxic over period of time.
For instance, cadmium which is present in a cell phone is significant enough to cause damage in small doses. It is the seventh most harmful known chemical, and is capable of causing cancer. Cell phones also contain lead which causes liver damage in adults and neurological development problems in children when entered into the bloodstream. Other hazardous substances such as nickel and mercury provide further cause for concern.
If not disposed of properly, the metals from the cell phone can leak into the environment through corrosion and cause a series of problems in the environment. If thrown away, it will go to a landfill where it will remain. As many elements do not decompose, the level of harmful toxins increases and so does the potential damage. Lithium can burn with water exposure, and so can potentially begin underground fires when present in large quantities. Any of the hazardous or poisonous substances could contaminate local water supplies or the nearby soil. If either of these is affected than the toxins enter the food chain with terrible results.
In effect, incorrect disposal of the cell phone can create a form of poisoning. The immediate effects include health problems such as genetic or reproductive defects and detrimental effects upon the nervous system and delayed general development. The long term effect is global pollution. When waste that can not be broken down properly such as that in a cell phone is decomposing it creates methane gas. Methane gas is more damaging than CO2 and so has major impact on global warming. Not many people realize that all this can be caused by disposing it in an incorrect manner.
The best way to combat cell phone damage to the environment is to recycle it by returning it to a shop. This includes the accessories also. Some shops will ensure the product is sent to developing countries for reuse. Others will reclaim the metal parts to prevent them going into a landfill. Some cell phone companies even make a charity donation for every recycled device to encourage the practice. The other possibility is that they will ensure the product is sent for proper disposal. This includes disposal of hazardous materials.
Whichever option is used, the positive side effect is that less hazardous waste goes into the environment. Now that you know the facts, make sure that you dispose of your cell phone properly and remain environmentally sound with this one simple gesture.
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Article Title: Your Cell Phone And The Environment
Author: Roberto Sedycias
Category: Cell Phones, Technology
Word Count: 585
Keywords: cell phone, telephone, cellular, celular
Author’s Email Address: robertoms2003@hotmail.com
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