The Plucky Programmer

The CES wasn’t as good this year, nothing groundbreaking was made in 2008. But, considering the ongoing global economic crisis, it showed that technology will stop at nothing. Also, there were many products that any common gadget lover can buy and use, you don’t have to be a hardcore gamer to like the CES. Here are my top 10 for the ces 2009′s new gadgets and technologies:-

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Number 10: Shuttle All-in-One

The Shuttle AiO

As AiOs become increasingly popular, here’s another new innovation. This one can be carried around by its handle without a case, just like a briefcase  -now thats portability. Actually, it is an AiO desktop that can stand up like a picture frame. Priced at $499, it runs Windows XP and includes a Dual-core Atom Intel 945GC processor, 1GB of RAM, an 80 GB hard disc drive and a 15.6-inch, 1,366×760 touchscreen.

Number 9: Yahoo Widget TV

Good news for all those Yahoo Widgets fans. Widgets can now be installed on your TV! Yahoo has announced the Connected TV Widgets platform that can be installed on any Internet connected TV. You can now watch YouTube videos or access eBay content right from your own living room.

Number 8: Pocket Camcorders

Kodak Zx1

The kodak Zx1 is the new weather-resistant, 720p high-def-recording pocket camcorder by Kodak. Priced at just $150, it comes in a range of colours, an HDMI  cable and rechargeable AA batteries. It stores footage on a SD or SDHC card.

Number 7: Harmony 1100 Touchable Remote

Logitech Harmony 1100

Finally, touchable TV remotes. This sleek black remote with its 3.5 inch display is here to revolutionize TV-viewing (or controlling to put it correctly) experiences. There are 15 programmable and customizable icons and it is compatible with a RF extender, but priced at $500, its way too expensive for a remote, no matter how cool.

Number 6: Asus Eee Multimedia Keyboard

Asus Eee Keyboard

This is one great keyboard- it combines familiar Intel-based netbook specs, wireless HDMI, and a 5-inch touch screen that can show the full Windows XP desktop. It will be released this year end, maybe even running Windows 7.

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Number 5: Wireless Charging

Wireless Car Charging

Now, this is one of  my favourites. You’ve probably heard of wireless battery charging technology, but soon you might just see it showing up in your car. Fulton Innovation has teamed up with Leggett & Platt to bring eCoupled Intelligent Wireless Power Technology to your mobile phone, MP3 player, radar detector or just about anything else that needs electricity.

A few products from Wild Charge are already on sale for recharging small devices like phones and game controllers, by laying them side by side on a charging mat. Perhaps more interesting is some of the bigger equipment which was on show at CES, including power tools and blenders.

Number 4: IHome iP1

IHome iP1

Frankly, I don’t know how much of this is true. The makers of the new IHome iP1 is an iPod dock boombox claim that turning music into MP3 files diminishes its sound quality by flattening out its dynamic range and that the IHome restores the files to their original glory as it plays them. But whatever, the idea sounds great and the device looks good.

Number 3 : Samsung’s MBP200 Pico Projector

Samsung Mobile's MBP200 Pico Projector

Compact and lightweight, the portable MBP200 can connect to mobile phones and laptops and by utilizing the DLP® pico chip from Texas Instruments it allows users to transform their traditional two inch screen to a 50-inch viewing screen allowing others to share in the video experience. In addition, users can easily transfer files and project content independent of an attached source via the microSD card slot. The MBP200 has a simple shape and design with touchpad controls on the right side of the device for easy navigation and a 2.2-inch QVGA LCD screen which allow users to view content privately.

Samsung’s MBP200 offers the latest entertainment features and independently supports standard Microsoft Office and PDF formats for display. It also has external speakers and a music and video player. from now on, pocket projectors will no longer be just business accessories.

Number 2: Intel Core i7

Intel's Core i7

The core i7 is the new overkill processor for ultra-hardcore gamers. Read about more at gizmodo.

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Number 1: nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Glasses Kit

nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Glasses Kit

The moment we have all (well most of us, really) been waiting for has arrived. Put your hands together for the nVidia GeForce 3D Vision Glasses Kit.

Priced at $199 and a combination of high-tech wireless glasses and advanced software, GeForce 3D Vision automatically transforms hundreds of PC games into full stereoscopic 3D. All you need is an nVidia 8800 GT or better graphics card and a 120-Hz monitor, HDTV, or projector, and you’re ready to roll. This one is by far, my favourite.

But don’t forget, there are pros and cons of everything. Here are the top 10 useless gadgets at the CES.