Technological Winners and Losers of 2011

It’s said that wisdom comes with the passage of time, 2011 is passed but on whole it was not a bad year in perspective of technology innovations. In the field of technology no expectation can be 100% correct because anything can change anytime. There were many good things introduced in market in 2011 and we can expect getting better technology/gadgets in 2012.

I had compiled a list of 2011’s technological winners and losers. First will discuss about the top winners of the 2011:

Technological Winners of 2011

Its not like that any gadget or technology wins which haves have great number of specifications and features. The main thing which counts for success is its user-friendliness.

Technological winners of 2011 are:

1. iPad 2

Apple’s   iPad2 got great success in 2011 though it was pretty much similar with iPad 1 but it was few changes which made it to be successful.

Apple is the company that knows how to attract and satisfy its consumers. iPad 2’ sale in last quarter was 11 million had earned huge revenue for Apple company.

2. iPhone 4S

The most anticipated device in 2011 from apple was iPhone 5 but iPhone 4S was released. Even then iPhone 4S got the success in the market because of its astonishing features like Siri voice control!

Four million iPhone 4S were sold out in the first week of its release. But afterwards there were some complains about iPhone 4S also regarding its Siri feature and battery timing. But on whole iPhone 4S is an impressive phone!

3. Amazon Kindle Fire

Amazon kindle fire was most favored product on Amazon sales out. Though there are no exact figures regarding its sale but it had given boom to Amazon.  Android-powered tablet (Amazon Kindle fire) was heavily customized by the Amazon. Because of it $199 price it was bought more for gifting purposes. It may not be the perfect tablet but was good enough to attract the buyers.

4. Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo 3DS advanced 8^th generation gaming console with 3D game effects without use of 3D glasses and some additional features also was the main things for its success. It supported DSi and Nintendo DS games.

Nintendo products are usually always fairly successful in Japan but Nintendo 3DS sales were amazing in 2011. Nintendo 3DS was having some complains also regarding effects on human body like headaches, arm pain etc. But on whole Nintendo 3DS was a successful gadget in 2011.

5. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim game was having lot of missions, themes and game play choices. This game was having excellent selling record with 10 million sold out copied till December 2011.  Though Skyrim haven’t got the sky high sales but surely got a big time hit!

6. MAC OS X ‘Lion’ 10.7

MAC OS X Lion 10.7 hasn’t got ant strong competitors in 2011 after its release because Windows 8 was not released by Microsoft in 2011. MAC OS X Lion 10.7 is having lot of innovative features but its price was so high!

Almost 6 million people downloaded the new MAC operating system globally. But there were so many complaints about this OS also which made its sales than it was expected. Anyhow 6 million is not a small figure also.

7. Verizon iPhone and the White iPhone 4

White iPhone 4 was released right after the original iPhone 4. It was           released in two variants a white iPhone and a CDMA- capable phone carrying the Verizon network. Apple is having great influence on the technology market; even a little change in its products satisfies its customers.

Though some people say that there were nothing but just only the color change and small improvisations but this model of iPhone had done well till the release of iPhone 4S in October.

Technological Losers of 2011

A technological success is based on innovations and improvisations which a product offers. While technological failure is judged by comparing the product with successful technological products. Anyhow there were some flop technological products also in 2011.

Here is the list of technological losers of 2011:

1. Motorola Xoom

Motorola Xoom initially got the boom right after its release and was considered to be first rival of the iPad. This Android 3.1 Honeycomb Tablet got less sales due to of its software. This device was hardly sold out up to 100,000 units in first 50 days. So the company has to lower its price and this Xoom miserable got failed to make its market zoom.

2. Blackberry Playbook

Blackberry Playbook was also considered as a challenging rival for iPad and its designed OS was compatible with apps developed by Adobe AIR. Blackberry Playbook was an impressive device but got failed in market because of its pixels, overheating and other such problems. This playbook hasn’t played good in the market!

3. HP Touch Pad

HP Touch Pad was also a challenging tablet for iPad. This tablet was having solid specifications like the Snapdragon dual-CPU. But it got failed in the market and HP Company has to reduce its price to increase its sales. Even then till month of August its sales were completely stopped.

The things which we learn today help us to do good in future. This was overall review of technology products of 2011 which will enrich your technological memories of 2011.

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Top 5 Upcoming Gadgets of 2012

Technology can never have end and every year it brings new innovations and trends. Technology developers and technology users can never get ultimate satisfaction. Everyone wants more innovated devices for the up coming year. When a year is near to end the tech geeks are really restless and thinking that “what would be new in this year?”

Same like previous years 2012 is also another promising tech year. The most anticipated 5 gadgets for 2012 are not having promising date of release but it’s for sure that they will emerge in 2012.

Here are the top 5 most anticipated gadgets for 2012:

1. iPhone 5

There were so much rumors about iPhone 5 release in 2011 but all those ended at release of iPhone 4S.  But still iPhone 5 is not out anticipated gadgets list of 2012. It is expected that iPhone 5 will be released in mid of 2012.

The speculations about iPhone 5 features are that it would be having a larger screen with completely new designs and casing. iPhone 5 could have quad-core 5 processor.

Some rumors about iPhone 5 are that it would be released in 2 variants:

1. iPhone 5
2. iPhone 5 Pro

It will be available in white and black colors. Its other predicted features are:

• HD support
• More Memory, more storage
• A5 dual-core processor
• New antenna
• 16GB to 32GB storage.

Some people think that iPhone 5 delayed release is for good that Apple can take more time to make a masterpiece.

2. iPad 3

iPad 1 and iPad 2 had already got immense success and its anticipated that iPad 3 will out in 2012. Definitely iPad 3 will be having more advanced features according to rumors around the possible specifications in iPad 3 will be:

·        ARM-based processor (A6)

·        9.7 inch display

·        Dual-LED light bar technology.

An exciting rumor about iPad 3 is that it might be having NFC (Near Field Communication) technology to take on Mac devices nearby. NFC technology is one its kind and it allows the used to transfer the data just in seconds. In its other expected specification is that it might be having more storage capacity with its added 128 GB flash storage option.

The thunderbolt port in MacBook Air and MacBook Pro is very popular because of its speed. There are chances that it might be added in iPad 3 also!

3. The Dell Peju Windows 8 Tablet

Microsoft is having an old association with Dell, and that will bring new windows tablet in 2012. Dell Peju Windows 8 tablet is another gadget to be launched in 2012. The specifications rumored about Dell Peju Windows 8 Tablet are:

• Windows 7 Pro compatible with Windows 8
• Intel Core i5 Processor
• 5 megapixel back camera
• 1.3 megapixel front camera
• 10.1 inch wide-angle display
• USB, HDMI, Audio, Mini VGA, and microSD ports.
• 5500mAh battery with 6-8 hours battery timing
• 4GB memory card
• Storage capacity 64GB or it will be 120GB
• Bluetooth, 4G,3G, Wi-Fi Connectivity
• Input Systems: Bluetooth, USB Keyboard, Stylus and Touch

This exciting gadget will be the result of Dell’s and Microsoft association.

4. Play Station Vita

Innovative and more better gaming device Play Station Vita of  Sony most probably will be released in February 2012.  This device might be having two versions.

1.      Wi-Fi supported

2.      Wi-Fi Plus 3G supported

It’s expected to be an affordable play station and its other rumored features are:

1. Quad-core Processor
2. 5-Inch OLED Touch Screen
3. Dual Analog Sticks
4. Dual Cameras
5. Rear Touch Panel

It’s hard to predict about the gaming devices with the emerging gaming mobile devices. But reputation of Sony is always been good same like Nintendo as they both had done well with games.

5. Cannon’s New High-End Digital Camera

Photographers will be much delighted with Cannon’s new digital photo machine. It will be the successor of the most popular EOS-1D. There are so many rumors about Cannon’s new digital camera release. There are more chances that it might be released in March 2012.

Most rumored features of this camera are:

• Full 61 Focus Points
• 18MP Sensor
• Sensitivity range of ISO 100-51200
• Fixed LCD
• 24-70mm Lens Casting

There are also chances that Cannon would release new SLR lens, a new compact video camera with 3 new innovative lenses and a new PIXMA printer in 2012.

Apparently 2012 looks to be a fun-filled year the geeks and gadget lover’s upcoming months will show the results.

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Technology and Modern Life

There is no doubt in that our modern life is heavily dependent on technology. Just few decades back when there was no internet, no cell phones and no tablets people still live also. That time most advanced thing was television, it’s hard for one modern era youngster to live a life without internet now. In simple words, it can be said that now our life is almost dependent on technology.

There are arguments about that also, according to some technology had made us lazy and some says that it had improved the lifestyle. Many from you will be having different views also regarding that. Whoever says whatever, it cannot have any impact on audience until the audience doesn’t have their own experience.

Here we will discuss pros and cons of technology:

Negative Impacts of technology

Its main negative impact is that technology makes us lazy. You do less physical activities which can lead to some health problems. Before many people wake up early and go for morning walk. But now majority of youngsters sleep late at night and when wakes up before going to washroom they first check their inbox. Another bad impact of technology is “Text Neck”. This is a modern disease caused by using your cell phone or iPhones for messaging. In this disease, one gets pain in head, neck and shoulders. This disease is result of modern technology like cell phone, video game, PC, MP3 player or e-reader. This happens by having constant strain on neck and spine by looking forward and downward on your mobile or any other such device. This can sever impacts on health.

Modern technology sometime also takes us away from our loved ones, while living in home we usually spend time on computer, and ignores our family. This can cause family problems also.

Positive Impacts of Technology

Positive impact of technology is that before which work we do in days now that we can do in hours. For instance, before sending letter we have to write it first on paper then takes it to post office for delivery. It takes several days before reaching the recipient. But now you just logs in on your PC and types e-mail and it takes seconds and reaches the recipient.

We can check our bank account online, now they are at our finger tips. We can know about the world on internet and about incidents which are happening around the world just in seconds.

You can do online business just sitting on your computer and can deliver and receive money or business items. You can remain in contact with your loved ones all the time when you are away from home through the help of your cell phone.

These are the only general positive impacts of technology while it has so many more.

Bottom Line

The positive and negative impacts of technology go side by side. It’s not the technology which is good or bad. The thing which makes it good or bad is our way of using it. Excess of everything is bad, same rule if we apply and we make limits of using it we can avoid its bad impacts. Anyhow, now life is more dependent on technology but it’s in our hands that how we carry along that!

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Skytex S-Series Window 7 Tablet

The technology is always having new stuff to throw in market. These days there are many tablets in market from different companies.


The Skytex Technologies had announced partnership with EXOPC and had launched Skytex S-Series Window 7 tablet PC.

This Skytab S-Series Window 7 tablet PC is powered by dual-core Intel® Atom™ N550 processor and it is touted to be ultimate in mobile computing. Skytex S-Series Window 7 Tablet is a combination of slate portability and flexibility of Windows and this feature allows it to offer true productivity and countless entertainment possibilities. The EXO UI is exceptional addition to its touch friendly features and apps.

The Skytab is having a functional design with a 9.7” multi touch screen and up to 4 points of touch recognition. The Skytab’s aspect ratio is 4:3 which is perfect for web browsing, reading eBooks or digital textbooks or reviewing and editing the documents.

The Skytex S-Series Window 7 tablet haves:

• Dual-Core Intel® Atom™ CPU
• Intel’s integrated graphics
• 2GB of DDR3 RAM

This enhanced hardware of Skytex tablet ensures smooth playback of media and painless document editing.

The Skytex S-Series Windows 7 tablet is a multitask tablet which works smoothly within corporate IT infrastructures. It’s having HDMI which allows you to connect easily to a television, external monitor, or projector. Its having built in 1.3 megapixel webcam and mic that allows you for videoconferencing or contacting to your loved ones while away.

On Skytex S-Series Windows 7 tablet you can enjoy browsing, streaming videos, and also can play the games which have touch features. For other games you will have to connect a mouse and keyboard with it.

The Skytex S-Series Windows 7 tablet is being launched and its shipments will start in first week of October.

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