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3/20/2013 9:14:03 AM

11.  Panasonic Dmc-ZS30

The LUMIX range from Panasonic keeps bringing us closer to DSLR level of photography but the ZS30 goes a step further by proclaiming itself as the world’s most advanced compact cam. The 20x optical zoom, 18.1MP sensor, 24mm Leica lens are standard fare specs but the built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and remote shooting will let you use your tablet to compose, trigger a shot and upload it to LUMIX Club Cloud Sync simply by tapping it on a compatible internet device.

Panasonic Dmc-ZS30

Panasonic Dmc-ZS30

12.  Ipotty

Your toddler might need more bowel stimulation than you ever thought. Or at least that’s what the makers of this cockamamie contraption would have us believe! Mounted atop a mini potty, the iPad holder ensures that an app keeps your little angel engaged while he or she is going about their smelly business. What is really fascinating is that, strangely, we find this to be just as useful for adults, given the compulsion we have to take our gadgets everywhere.

Ipotty for iPad

Ipotty for iPad

13.  Panasonic 4K Tablet

It was clearly the year of 4K- everything. Seeing the massive resolution of 3840x2560 on a 20in handheld device was unreal though. Panasonic is aiming this Windows 8 Pro tablet at professionals who need Ultra HD resolutions on the job and sales might begin later this year. The 2 hour battery life and 2.5kg weight might limit its portability but it more than makes up in the thinness department. Just ensure that your job justifies its asking price.

It was clearly the year of 4K- everything.

It was clearly the year of 4K- everything.

14.  Jabra Revo wireless

Have had your share of headphones already? We insist on presenting one more only because this one’s a bit special. The Revo Wireless from Jabra features Dolby Digital Plus and when used in conjunction with the Sound App for iOS or Android, it aims to create a richer listening experience from compressed audio files. Jabra prides itself in making them drop-proof yet comfortable for long hours to use. That doesn’t mean you can keep them on during a bungee jump.

Jabra Revo wireless

Jabra Revo wireless

15.  Case Mate

iPhones are worth their weight in gold in most markets so it’s only logical why protective cases are so much in demand. But rather than spoiling Sir Jony Ive’s masterpiece with cheap plastic, Case Mate has designed immaculate wood finish cases that use real wood grains from exotic forests and embellish them with hand-brushed aluminum. All sounds fine and dandy, but we still can’t do it to our iPhones. But if you absolutely must, these are the best.

Case Mate has designed immaculate wood finish cases that use real wood grains from exotic forests and embellish them with hand-brushed aluminum

Case Mate has designed immaculate wood finish cases that use real wood grains from exotic forests and embellish them with hand-brushed aluminum

16.  Audi E-Tron Lemans

The hybrid version of the legendary LeMans R18, the e-Tron Quattro uses a reduced capacity V6 turbodiesel engine and a 500kJ motor that is activated only at speeds above 120kmph. The full-LED headlights are a first for a LeMans racer and are designed to replicate the number 1 digit. Judging by Audi’s LeMans success in recent times, it does seem that the Germans have a sense of humor after all. Electric cars don’t always look boring.

16. Audi E-Tron Lemans

Audi E-Tron Lemans

17.  Huawei Ascend W1

Not every product is a high-end indulgence at the CES. Huawei showed off its modest roots with its first-ever Windows 8 phone, the W1. Decidedly entry-level with a 1.2GHz Snapdragon processor, 5MP snapper and a 4in 480x800 screen, it doesn’t shout cutting edge but makes a mark as a considerable option against the cheaper Lumias. The bright colors are a page from Nokia again and while not as sturdy, add a dash of color.

Huawei Ascend W1

Huawei Ascend W1

18.  Polaroid Z2300

If you were born in the ’60s, you will be attached to this little number. The Polaroid printable camera is back, this time using an inkless printing procedure dubbed ZINK. The tiny 2x3in prints won’t be poster quality but do open up a world of creatively using stamp-sized pictures. It’s helped by a peel-off back that essentially makes every print a sticker. The basic specs of 10MP, 3in LCD screen and USB port suggest how basic and fun it really is.

Polaroid Z2300

Polaroid Z2300

19.  Panasonic Lumix Ts5

Arnold Schwarzenegger never kept a record of the events that occurred in the predator-infested jungle. But if he did, this is the camera he would use. Waterproof to 43ft, shockproof from drops up to 6.6ft in height and useable in sub-zero temperatures, it would’ve even recorded the alien’s movement in time lapse mode. The one-touch HD movie is handy too for those tricky moments where you can’t be spotted under the alien’s infra-red vision.

Arnold Schwarzenegger never kept a record of the events that occurred in the predator-infested jungle.

Arnold Schwarzenegger never kept a record of the events that occurred in the predator-infested jungle.

20.  Audi 3d Sound

If the Bang & Olufsen audio system in the A8 saloon was a concert hall on wheels, the new concept that Audi showcased in its next-gen Q7 SUV is being hailed as a concert hall with a roof on wheels. The additional height speakers mounted on the A and C pillars of the demo SUV increased the spatial information in any recording, immediately making the cabin seem much larger than its actual dimensions. Expect it to feature in this summer’s Q7.

Audi 3d Sound

Audi 3d Sound

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