With all of the recent news of so many devices released in the past few weeks, some of us ultra geeks are struggling with what gadget to buy next. The rest of us can only wish of owning something we just can't squeeze out the extra cash for.
We can dream, can’t we?
For those of us who celebrate the holidays, we can remember the joy of anticipation as we waited to open our presents to see what was inside. These days, instead of Lego’s and GI Joe’s, we wish for the shiny stuff with buttons, flat screens, and power plugs.
For this Roundup, we ask our staff what gadgety gift they’d like to receive during the holiday gift giving time; something they probably couldn't afford themselves, or something they can't bring themselves to pull the trigger on just yet.
For me, it would be the latest Galaxy Note 2. It’s something I've always wanted as a phone and tablet all rolled into one. I haven’t gotten up the nerve to get one myself, only because I'm not sure the size is something that would suit me well considering I've always toted around a full size iPad and a 7" Nexus 7. The Note has always intrigued me, and would love to own one if I didn't always have the other tablets around.
Shanice Richardson: I'd have to say the Windows 8X by HTC. I've never been a fan of windows phones but after playing with Windows 8 a little bit, I'd love to share that experience on my mobile phone, but only as a gift so if I hate it I didn't waste my money.
Andrew Allen: I would love to see some variation of the Nokia Lumia 920 on Verizon, but it doesn't look like that is going to happen. So, I guess it will be the next best thing of the HTC 8X. Just really anxious (if you guys can't tell) to get back on Windows Phone.
Patrick Campanale: If I could receive any tech gift this Christmas, it would be an iPhone 5.
Jason Moser: I'd say the iPad. I can't convince myself to spend that much on myself for a tablet.
Hayden Bridges: I guess I would want a Macbook Pro. Something light enough to carry around and powerful enough to game.
Chris Spells: I'd wish for a Nexus 4 on Verizon...but I guess that's a little unrealistic nowadays eh? I would probably want a RAZR MAXX HD dev edition. Price is too high for me to actually purchase, but I would love one from my man Santa!
Marc Zeffren: I would go for a RAZR MAXX HD Developer Edition, but they don't make a dev edition of the MAXX so I will have to go with the standard one.
Andrew Clausen: I'd love to have someone throw me a Nexus 4. However, they'd also have to throw me a get-out-of-jail-free card for the Verizon ETF I'd have to pay. However I'm pretty content with my Galaxy Nexus (4.2 inbound) so my second option would be the new Boxee TV set that was just released for $99. It seems perfect for my needs.
TeckieGirl: I would LOVE either a Nokia 920 or any Surface tablet with keyboard. I love all pf the colors it comes in and Nokia's glove technology. I have been a really good girl!
What gadget would you love to see under the Christmas tree this year? Put your lists in our comments!
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