Popular Tablets and E-book Readers of 2012

The idea of converting the traditional paper books into electronic format can be a topic of never-ending debate. However, I am not concentrating on the pros and cons of tablets and e-books. These devices let us read all our favourite content on the go and their popularity has increased tremendously in few years. So, I decided to bring the best tablets and e-book readers introduced in the year 2012.Apple iPad with Retina Display

Just when everybody was thinking that the iPad could not get much better, Apple announced the exceptional iPad with Retina Display. The 9.7-inch iPad  with stunning 2,048 x 1,536 pixels resolution offers everything better and sharper. This iPad delivers highly optimised multimedia performance that is not yet matched by any competitor.

Google Nexus 10

The iPad introduced in 2012 (with Retina Display) is just impressive; however, Samsung and Google came together to give Apple a tough competition for its money with the Nexus 10. This one is armed with a pixel density of 300ppi and display resolution of 2,560 x 1,600 pixels, delivering the clearest and sharpest display ever on a tablet device. Inside it is build up of the industry’s first dual-core ARM Cortex A15 processor, quad-core Mali T604 GPU and 2GB RAM.

Panasonic Toughpad

It is announced as the most tough tablet in the world, designed to survive in all extreme conditions (dust, drops and water). The Toughpad is embedded with hardware security for keeping your data safe. It runs on a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and 1GB RAM. It was a definite addition in the list of top 100 products of 2012.

Watch it Big with High-end Projectors of the Year 2012

If you prefer to watch big screens instead of the traditional TVs, you must be having a home theatre video projectors or planning to install one. Whatever be the case, you must have a look on these picks for some of the best projectors of the year 2012. You might make your mind to replace your current one with them.

Epson EH-TW8100W

This is the current flagship 3D home theatre projector of Epson with 1080p. It is a 3LCD projector supporting 480Hz panel drive technology for achieving super-bright 3D images. It features a built-in WirelessHD receiver and comes with a transmitter box. The package includes five HDMI inputs, an optical audio output and a HDMI output.

JVC DLA-RS66

This THX 3D-certified premium projector comes with updated e-shift 2 upscaling technology that shifts each pixel of 1080p footage diagonally by 0.5 pixel. This quadruple the resolution and delivers a 4K image with brightness of 1,200 Lumens and contrast ratio of 130,000:1. The new features include 3D rechargeable glasses, RF-based active shutter and emitter.

Panasonic PT-AE8000EA

With a 220W ‘Red-Rich’ lamp, the PT-AE8000EA home theatre projector delivers 2,400 Lumens of brightness. The 480Hz full HD LCD panels featuring overdrive technology offers bright 3D images. Panasonic provides a 3D Motion Remaster technology and a Detail Clarity Processor 4 for sharp and real images. This product makes a perfect place in the top 100 products of 2012.

Sony VPL-VW1000ES

The gorgeous VPL-VW1000ES high-end home theatre projector provides perfect 4K images. It supports 4,096 x 2160-pixel resolution, 4K upscaling for 2D and 3D 1080p content and a 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

Review: The Best Televisions of 2012

What do you do after a tiring day at the office? Watch Television? Most of the people do the same. A perfect way to relax yourself while getting updated about the latest happenings across the globe. The visual experience gets enhanced with technology. The bigger it is, the better it is. So, let’s have a sneak preview into what 2012 offered in terms of Televisions.

LG 84-inch LM9600 Ultra Definition Cinema 3D TV
This 84-inch Korean beauty is a real visual treat providing superb picture quality on its Ultra-HD panel. The TV features a stunning prowess and immersive 3D picture performance. What I like was the stylish metallic frame.

Samsung 55-inch ES8000 Smart TV
This one features a strong combination of voice triggers, gesture controls and face recognition with comprehensive Smart Hub platform. With so many, it makes the most powerful Smart TVs in the market.

Panasonic 65-inch Viera VT50S Plasma TV
This is the king of the PDP (Performance Designed Products) with splendid picture performance on all fonts. Accurate colours, realistic HD visuals and beautiful 3D images display great on the charming plasma. All these features make the TV be one amongst the top 100 products of 2012.

Panasonic Viera E5S Smart TV
A perfect TV for an impressive picture quality at the right price. This is what defines Viera E5S aptly, all the TVs do not offer both these features. The IPS panel offers natural display with proper balance between shadow details and black levels. It is equipped with separate content platform for internet based content.

2012 Featured Some Excellent Cameras and Video Camcorders

After the last blog on audio speakers and headphones, I was searching for next gadgets when my cousin told me about the new camera he had recently bought. Here, I got the next topic – cameras and the blog came combining some of the best cameras and video camcorders of the year 2012.

FUJIFILM X-Pro1
This is the first mirrorless system camera by FUJIFILM. An outstanding camera both in terms of technology and design. Thanks to hybrid viewfinder, you can switch between optical and electronic viewfinder. It introduces X-Trans CMOS sensor, which deliver highly-detailed images with low noise.

Nikon D600
Nikon really deserves a praise for excellent models introduced in 2012. The D600 is the company’s most affordable full-frame camera till date. It is the most lightest and smallest FX-format camera from the company. A perfect camera for masses.

Olympus OM-D E-M5
Everything about the E-M5 is just awesome. The specs – 5-axis image stabilization, 16MP sensor and weather-resistant body as well as the ability to capture gorgeous images are just great. Another Olympus product, Tough TG-1, also make a firm place in Top 100 Products of 2012.

Sony Cyber-shot RX1
How could a talk about cameras end with products from Sony? The most innovative of 2012 came from Sony as RX1, a compact full-frame camera with superior image quality.

Panasonic HC-X900M
Videographers must check this out. It comes with 5.1-channel microphone, a great gift for audiophiles. The 3MOS sensor help in production of ultra-fine images with excellent details.