2008 has almost drawn to a close and its time for the world as a collective whole to draw breath gather its thoughts and throw out those lists of changes in the year that made people sit up and take notice.

While the first half of the year could have been called a Mac(intosh) attack (first there was the Macbook Air, then the 3G iPhone) and the second half of the year was the approaching ecopocalypse there was still other news and gadgets out there that caught people’s attention.

Here’s what we thought were the memorable gadgets to come out of Asia for 2008…

Asus Eee Netbooks

It could be their size, their price or the fact that, for a while, the makers of Eee laptop line put the Linux operating system on their laptops above windows and OSX but you didn’t have far to come accross a release about this Taiwanese company this year.

The latest entry onto the market were two models which made everything thinner and added a 3G modem in the November release of the Eee PC S101, Eee PC 1002H captured almost as much attention as the start of the year.

HTC G1

Much of the buzz around the HTC G1 surrounded the Google Android operating software (which was actually being worked on by a US company called Android before Google bought the company in 2005 and worked them into the team) announced in November 2007.

However, Taiwanese company HTC, (better known beforehand for touch phones like the HTC touch and computers like the HTC Shift) was the first off the line when it came to making the hardware to go along with the software.

Many of the reviews of the HTC G1 have been mixed so far but signs are improving.

Chinavasion Projector Phone

2008 was very much the year for phones and the Chinavasion projector phone was another that grabbed the attention from a lot of people. This could have come from two places…

Pico projectors were just as much hot property as cell phones with companies vying to be the first to release a commercial pico projector and gadget blogs trying to guess when that would happen.

3M looked like it was going to be first in line to get the mass produced projector onto the market when Chinavasion did more than beat them to the post. It did a little web 2.0 mash up to create a cell phone/projector.

Mind you, given the current Chinavasion track record, perhaps it is not such a surprise.

Softbank 823SH Tiffany

Japan, famous for their love of cell phones, gadgets and anything strange.

So it should come as no surprise when a Japanese phone provider, Softbank Mobile went “ecopocalypse what ecopocalypse?” and put out a smart phone with a case made completely of silver and diamonds from New York jewelers ‘Tiffanies”

The Softbank 823SH Tiffany has 537 diamonds, weighing 18.34 carats, encrusted in the case and cost around the 13 million yen mark (that’s 130,265 dollars to US dwellers). If you want one better get your skates on because according tothe company only 10 will be made initially.

Pyocotan’s Noriko San Goggles

While we’re on the topic of ‘aint Japan strange’ this piece of technology hit the interwebs around October. The length of time people spend commuting in Japan isn’t exactly anything new, neither is the fact that people go to sleep on commutes and miss their stop.

Japanese hacker, Pyocotan, came up with a new spin on the old-fashioned sign around the neck and the smell of cheap booze, Noriko-san googles which showed off the destination you were heading to… would people wake you up though?

Cassette MP3 Player

While launched by the company Chinavasion in late 2007 the Cassette MP3 player didn’t really capture the blogger’s attention until the start of the next year. Once people grabbed the idea they held onto it and for at least 12 months it was on somebody’s lips somewhere.

Perhaps the success of this MP3 player was that it was cheap, cute and let people use equipment that might have been destined to be sold out of the boots of cars at flea markets and underneath motorway overamps.

Styson i Knock

Another cheap and cheerful gadget from the greater China area (OK Taiwan) is the i-Knock. This gadget would be handy for the ‘social networking set’ hooked to their Facebook pages and instant messaging services it knocks itself out (and plays a tune if you program it nicely) every time you get an instant message. The perfect place for any unused photos of the ex-girlfriend/ex-boyfriend

Hopefully the end of 2008 will herald the end of the i- movement. This vowel movement makes me want to punch babies.

Samsung Touch Sight

While still in concept stage this would definitely have to be one of the coolest things to come out this year. The Touch Sight is a camera for the blind that takes a picture using braile and sound which owners can store and share with friends.

Chinavasion Super Cool Mobile Phone Wrist Watch

The cell phone watch idea has been for a long time, ever since a 1946 Dick Tracy strip at the very least, but it really didn’t hit the market until half-way through this year.

This cool cell phone watch was the start of a torrent of wrist phones and the wonderful realisation of the childhood dreams of many middle-aged men.

Tokyo Flash Watch

There hasn’t been too many months go by that one of these watches didn’t turn up in the gadget blogs.

They require special knowledge to work out, they use digital time if they don’t and they’re silver… it’s a wonder they weren’t first thought up in the 80′s

See the blog in all its glory at http://gadgetfreaks.wordpress.com or see what wholesale electronic gadgets are available online from China at companies like Chinavasion.

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You might need a computer right now and might be thinking used computers – tips when buying one. There are several reasons you would consider buying a used computer. Money though it probably your main reason. There are many sources where you can find used computers for sale.

You might be starting your school or business year. Either way you will need money for a lot of other reasons so you might want to save money buying a used computer.

You can see that in some cases you can actually save up to two thirds on a used computer compare to some of the new models available now. You are not the only one looking at used computers. Selling used computers is a big market. But you want to be careful. You do not want to make a mistake and then have to buy a new computer because the used one you thought would save you money failed on you.

So here are some tips. You want to stay with the major brand of computers when looking at the used ones out there. The better known the brand the easier you will be able to get replacement parts. And the computer might still have a warranty on it. You might be able to replace broken parts at no cost or a small cost if the warranty is still in effect. But you may have also heard about refurbished computers.

There are also computers that are refurbished models. These are computers rebuilt, usually by the brand manufacturer, with new components. The refurbished computer also might come with a limited warranty which is better than no warranty at all. This option might be more expensive than a used computer option but it is still less expensive than a new computer.

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Check the video, sound devices and graphics. They all should be in proper working order. You may be looking at a stolen computer and not know it. Make sure you get for your money all the related software documents and licenses to the computer. You want to buy from someone who will agree to you having the computer for a few days to make sure it is running smoothly.

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Men love to use all kind of tools to repair things, build objects or just to have fun. Gifts for men are especially plentiful with all the wonderful technology that is available right now. Mostly, men like gifts such as fashionable watches, futuristic gadgets, multi-functional cameras, smart shoes that make them look unique and serve a purpose as well.

To choose the best technology present you must know a little about their personality and taste. In the technological world we live in dozens of hot new gadgets hit the market every day. At times you may feel a little mind-boggled at all the electronic devices hitting the shelves, but you have to admit they have made our lives more interesting. By keeping up-to-date on the gadgets market, you can always be the one in your crowd that gets the cool spy or kitchen gizmo way before anyone else you know.

So what kind of devices to offer?

Smart watches

Smart watches are any of a new breed of watches that integrate new technology into the ordinary wrist watch. There is clearly a lot of thought put into the design and functionality of these watches. Smart watches offer advanced features such as automatic time adjustment based on location, customizable watch faces, and access to continually updated content such as news, traffic alerts, weather reports, stock quotes, and sports scores, instant messaging, etc.

Other features to be found on smart watches are: weather information Local traffic updates Entertainment information such as local movie listings.

The watches range in price from $129 for the Fossil Abacus to $725 for a watch designed by Tissot. A very cool brand for sport men is Suunto. Suunto watches incorporate a barometer display, orienteering capabilities, a heart rate monitor, an altimeter and many other displays you would never imagine possible. Digital cameras and many other new gadgets will soon be common in watches. The watches also feature multiple watch faces and automatic time-zone adjustment based on location.

Multi-functional cameras

Digital cameras are revolutionizing the world of home and professional photography, but they are married to memory cards just as traditional cameras are married to film. So don’t forget to buy a memory card as well; you must read the camera information to see what type of card to get. The digital cameras are distinguished by their resolution: how many pixels or picture elements the image sensor contains.

Digital cameras are available in a wide range of prices, from simple point-and-shoot models to high-end professional cameras. It is a good idea to get a camera with more than 5 Mega pixels and a decent zoom (5X or more). Popular camera brands are: Nikon, Sony, Fuji, and Canon.

Compact digital cameras are a good choice for travel when you know that he will want to take a photo every 15 or 20 minutes. The compact digital cameras are designed to provide a moderate feature set, stylish looks, and a tiny, “pocketable” size.

Smart Phones

Smart phones are mobile phones that include applications for checking and receiving e-mail, text messages, and multimedia messaging. They allow the owner to do a lot more than just send textsand make calls.

Long used by corporate travelers to keep up with e-mail and appointments, smart phones are now catching on with consumers. Smart phones are becoming an essential piece of equipment for business people, allowing access to the office from anywhere in the world, providing there’s a signal. This type of phones are quickly outstripping PDAs as employees turn to multifunctional cell phones to stay organized, connected and entertained at home and at work.

Smart phones are available from all the mobile phone operators. They are fitted with more multimedia features such as higher-resolution cameras and onboard music/video players so you must know the needs of the person which will receive the gift to know that phone to choose.

Accessories for a gadget he owns.

You may be surprised at how often they feature new accessories for the gadgets he already own. Laptop battery is a good gift for someone who travels. If the original battery is old he can replace it with the one you have offered and he can use the extra battery as a spare.

For an Mp3 player owner you can get him a solar charger or a pair of speakers. And for a photography maniac you can get a powerful flash or a professional lens.

Conclusion

It seems difficult to find unique gadgets for means they want combination of style and utility.

All kidding aside, these new gadgets may seem like toys, but they also help children learn to live in the technological world that is their future. People everywhere are taking advantage of the new electronic gadgets that have changed the way we live forever.