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Top 100 Products of 2011

By Team HardwareZone - 30 Dec 2011

Picks 81-90

 

Samsung Series 7 700G7A Notebook

A credible gaming notebook need not burn a hole in your pocket. Driven by an Intel quad-core i7-2670QM workhorse and a quality AMD Radeon HD6970M graphics module, Samsung's handsome 700G7A not only gave the competition some food for thought with its dependable performance, but it also has an attractive shelf tag to unnerve its more expensive rivals. Other sumptuous treats include a 3D 1080p display, light and comfortable 3D glasses, a Blu-ray drive and nifty physical controls. In essence, it delivers what mobile gamers hope to have, wihout the huge price tag.

SanDisk Extreme Pro UHS-I SDHC/SDXC

If you capture a lot of RAW+JPEG images using your DSLR’s burst mode, or record a lot of full HD videos, then you’d appreciate the speeds that the SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC and SDXC UHS-I memory cards bring to the table. Available in 8GB to 64GB capacities, they possess up to 95MB/s read speed and 90MB/s write speed.

 

Sonos Play:3

Audiophiles will probably agree with us when we suggest the Sonos Play:3 as one of the Top 100 Products of 2011. With just one touch, you can easily link up your devices onto the Sonos Play:3. Its high level of compatibility extends towards the mobile platform, allowing you to control the Sonos Play:3 via an Android or iOS device. And if you need more tunes, there's always a wide range of online music services to stream through the multi-driver speaker system, 3 digital amps, 1 tweeter, 2 mid-range drivers and 1 bass radiator on the Sonos Play:3

 

Sony Alpha NEX-7

The most amazing mirrorless system camera yet. The Sony NEX-7 is a powerhouse which offers both great handling and superb image performance for the enthusiast looking for a compact camera with smooth manual handling. Outstanding features include the innovative Tri-Navi system, 24MP sensor and electronic view finder (EVF).

 

Sony Alpha A77

Loyal users have waited four years for a new Sony enthusiast DSLR, and the A77 is not only worth the wait but promises to ignite a revolution. Because of its translucent mirror technology, the A77 can shoot an impressive 12fps at 24MP, has an excellent EVF with electronic info and a responsive Live View.

 

Sony Dev-5 HD Digital Recording Binoculars

The Sony Dev-5 HD is basically the world's first binoculars with 10x zoom that allows you to record videos (or 3D videos) at 1080p resolution, and take 7.1MP still images. And all that excitement is only possible if you have dual CMOS sensors connected to dual F1.8 zoom lenses, which of course the Dev-5 has.

 

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S

Similar to its predecessor that was announced earlier this year, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S is a smartphone that turns head with its sleek arc design. Its updated yet modest single-core 1.4GHz processor demonstrated a smooth and fuss free experience with Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread. This goes to show that it’s not the hardware, but how it’s optimized across the board that makes the cut.

 

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

Gaming on your smartphone gets a boost with the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, thanks to its PlayStation controls. The PlayStation-certified Sony Ericsson smartphone isn’t the prettiest nor thinnest kid on the block, but it definitely makes gaming much more enjoyable with the dedicated gaming controls that leaves the 4.0-inch alone from virtual controls. And the icing on the cake? Playing classic PlayStation One games on an Android 2.3 smartphone.

Sony Handycam HDR-PJ50

The HDR-PJ50 is a full HD camcorder with a major twist. It has a built-in projector that’s capable of projecting a 60-inch image. Powered by a Bionz processor and an Exmor R CMOS sensor, the HDR-PJ50 also comes equipped with a 12x optical zoom, 29.8mm wide-angle Sony G lens. There’s ample storage to store your precious moments too, as it has a 220GB hard drive.

Sony Handycam HDR-TD10E

The HDR-TD10E has dual lenses for full HD 3D video recording. It’s also a full HD 2D camcorder. And you don’t need a 3D TV to review the 3D footage; the HDR-TD10E has a glasses-free 3.5-inch 3D LCD. Furthermore, 3D videos can be optically magnified up to 10x. Optical SteadyShot with Active mode anti-shake technology ensures the video remains smooth when you’re moving or zooming into the subject. The camcorder comes with 64GB of internal memory. If you’re serious about 3D, this is arguably the best 3D camcorder right now.

 

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