As part of an annual tradition, the renowned tech magazine HardwareZone, in collaboration with leading technology experts and tech journalists, has selected the 100 best technology products of 2005.
The tech community agrees that any product in this top 100 list can be classified as “De Lux.” Here are some of the standout products at the top of this list:
1. AMD Athlon X2 Processor: AMD’s dual-core processor.
2. Intel Pentium M Processor: Intel’s processor that laptops dream of being equipped with.
3. Gigabyte i-RAM: Gigabyte’s ultra-high-capacity and high-speed RAM.
4. Seagate Barracuda 7200.9: Seagate’s hard drive line.
5. Maxtor OneTouch II Firewire 800: Maxtor’s hard drive, slightly behind Seagate’s Barracuda 7200.9.
10. Apple Mac mini: Apple’s compact and highly efficient desktop computer.
11. Apple iPod nano: Apple’s digital music player with a 4GB Flash memory capacity.
12. Hitachi Deskstar 7K500: Hitachi’s desktop computer.
13. Microsoft Xbox 360: Surprisingly, Microsoft’s Xbox 360 is ranked 13th on the “Hardware Zone’s best of 2005 award” list, while it often tops other top 10 lists. Perhaps HardwareZone prioritizes groundbreaking technology over mass appeal.
14. Nintendo DS: Nintendo’s unique dual-screen handheld gaming console.
15. Excelstor GStor Plus: Extremely secure data storage and encryption device.
16. Transcend 4GB 150x SD card: A type of SD memory card.
17. BenQ Joybook R53 Notebook: BenQ’s laptop.
18. Sony VAIO TX Ultra Portable Notebook: The latest VAIO ultra-portable laptop from Sony.
19. BenQ DW1640 Dual Format DVD Writer: BenQ’s dual-sided DVD writer.
20. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX1: Panasonic’s digital camera with a resolution of up to 8.4 megapixels.
21. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1: The world’s first digital camera to use a CMOS image sensor, achieving a resolution of 10.3 megapixels.
22. Canon EOS 5D DSLR: Canon’s digital camera with a CMOS image sensor and a resolution of up to 12.8 megapixels.
23. Nikon D50 DSLR: Nikon’s highly compact digital camera with a CCD image sensor, offering a resolution of 6.1 megapixels.
24. Nokia N90: A feature-rich mobile phone.
25. Nokia 9300i Communicator: A mobile phone capable of connecting to a wireless LAN according to the 802.11g standard.
26. O2 XDA II Mini: A Pocket PC Phone packed with features that enchant high-end users.
27. Motorola RAZR V3: A highly popular mobile phone known for its design, features, and price.
28. Philips 42-inch Pixel Plus 2 HD LCD TV: Philips’ high-definition LCD television with a resolution of up to 1,920×1,080 pixels.
29. Fujitsu P1510 Tablet PC: A computer with a 9-inch touchscreen. Users can utilize all features of this device with just one finger.
30. Epson Dreamio EMP-TW600: Epson’s high-definition projector.
31. Canon XEED SX50 Projector: Canon’s projector that won the “Best Photo Projector in Europe, 2005” award.
32. Palm LifeDrive: Palm’s personal assistant device equipped with a 4GB mini hard drive, Bluetooth – WiFi connectivity, and received an honorary “International CES Innovations 2005 Awards.”
33. SnaZio Net DVD Cinema HD: A super versatile DVD player supporting a resolution of up to 1,920×1,080, compatible with all digital movie and music formats. It features wireless 802.11b/g WiFi and 10/100 Ethernet LAN connectivity.
34. LG GSA-5163 External Super Multi DVD Rewriter: LG’s DVD writer.
35. Sony Playstation Portable: Sony’s handheld gaming console; it’s unclear why its rank falls short compared to the Nintendo DS.
36. Apple iPod with Video: Apple’s iPod designed for video playback, which usually ranks high in other technology lists but fell to 36th place on HardwareZone.
Ranks from 37 onwards primarily focus on various cooling devices for computers, keyboards, graphics cards, computer monitors, motherboards, and other supporting equipment.
