In a world run by technology every year there is a great race among gadgets old, new, and refurbished. Computers and peripherals, mobile handsets, music players, plasma TVs, gaming consoles and more are launched, reviewed, and popularized. While some succeed others disappoint and soon the world looks forward to newer and faster and more efficient gadgets.

The year 2006 was filled with excitement and expectations and among the many new gadgets were leaders. Techies and experts all over the world have their personal choices and the following were the pick of the gadget gurus:

1.The Intel Core Duo a note book and desk top PCU that is powerful, efficient, and futuristic. It has been universally acknowledged as the CPU of choice across the computer world, Windows, Apple, and Macs. Sharing the platform is the AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core which is power personified.

2.Apple iPod Nano is tiny yet great. It’s a digital audio player which brings the world of music to you palm and desk top. A cool must have gadget according to gadget gurus.

3.The Canon EOS 30D is a dream camera that is affordable. It is an 8.2 megapixel shooter.

4.Sony PlayStation 3 the genx game console has everything a gamer needs including a Blu-ray drive. High definition, user friendly, a 60GB hard drive, wireless controllers and unlimited online play are among the many welcome features.

5.Nintendo Wii takes gaming to new levels. Motion sensitive game play, Wi_Fi functions, graphic powers and media rich features makes gaming enjoyable and exciting.

6.Xbox 360 a high end gaming device. Power, performance, graphics, speed, wireless controllers and online gaming. It you can afford it is the ultimate gaming machine.

7.The T-Mobile Dash is more than a smart phone with good looks, integrated W-Fi, and superior call functions. It is “THE" phone to have.

8.Toshiba Gigabeat S MES30VW is a media center par excellence. Ultimate in sound, landscape video playback, compatibility and support systems makes it a gadget that surpasses expectations.

9.Plasma TV with value for money means the Panasonic TH-50PH9UK it is basic but the best in the affordable range. As far as plasmas are concerned The Sony KDS-R60XBRI is the choice of most gadget gurus.

10.The V-Moda Bass Freq headphones are the top choice for digital music listening pleasure. Small in size, costing less than USD 50 they bring music to your ears that are the ultimate in perfect sound.

As the year comes to a close and the world is getting ready to welcome the New Year it is time to sit back and mull over the year that has been. What caused the most excitement? What set hearts racing and fulfilled desires? And of course what were disappointments. In a fast moving world of technology and perfection it is winners that walk away with the applause.