Most Life Changing Gadgets

Barnes & Noble’s first foray into the land of eReaders is a bonafide success. The elegant piece of technology beat out the Kindle with its color display, Pandora music application, a full Web browser as well as a selection of games. For half the price of the iPad, it’s proven to give Apple’s prodigy a worthy competitor.SHOP NOW: Nookcolor, $249 BING MORE: eReaders

For the photo enthusiasts, the Sony Alpha Nex-5 camera is a must-have when it comes to small, mirrorless digital cameras with interchangeable lenses. It promised and delivers high image quality without all of the bulk.SHOP NOW: Sony Alpha Nex-5 Camera, $700 BING MORE: Cameras

Look, ma, no controller! Play ping-pong with no paddles, kick a soccer ball with your foot and dance up a storm with the world’s first controller-free video game. It’s the coolest game console yet.SHOP NOW: X Box Kinect, $300 BING MORE: Video Games

First our computers got smart, then there were smartphones, and now TVs are getting in on all of the smart fun. Access your social networks, get on-demand news and keep your seat on the couch with this year’s most-coveted TV.SHOP NOW: Samsung 55 LED-LCD HDTV 7000 Series, $2,200 BING MORE: HDTVs

Now, if a businessman said “I had them eating out of the palm of my hand,” he probably meant it literally. Whether you’re projecting a PowerPoint presentation or a family slideshow, the Pocket Projector is your go-to mini gadget.SHOP NOW: PICO PK301 Pocket DLP Projector, $400 BING MORE: Projectors

The energy-efficient community is all abuzz about the nPower PEG, the world’s first kinetic energy charger. Place the PEG in your backpack or purse, and as you walk or run the PEG stores your kinetic energy. When your phone needs a boost, simply plug it and press charge.SHOP NOW: nPower PEG, $149 BING MORE: Chargers

The idea of controlling multiple gadgets in the home with one remote is nothing new. However, the Harmony One remote with its color touch screen and large compatibility makes it the only one on our dream list.SHOP NOW: Logitech's Harmony One Remote, $170 BING MORE: Universal Remotes

When this smartphone was unveiled, the Droid X flew off the shelves at record speeds, causing Motorola to have to increase production. iPhone users had questioned their purchases, and rightfully so as the Droid X’s speed and crystal clear video play were hard to beat.SHOP NOW: Motorola Droid X, $200 BING MORE: Smartphones

Pocket cams are all the rage these days, and Kodak has one of our favorites with the PlayTouch. LCD touch screen display, easy upload to YouTube and Facebook, and 4x zoom make this a must-have for a year of digital videos.SHOP NOW: Kodak PlayTouch High-Definition Camcorder, $200 BING MORE: Pocket Cams

One of the most popular phones of the decade received a much-needed upgrade with this Bluetooth iPhone case featuring a sliding keyboard. Now you have the option of typing on the touch screen or on the physical keyboard. SHOP NOW: Keyboard Buddy iPhone 4 case, $70 BING MORE: iPhone Accessories

We've welcomed the first 4G phone ever with the HTC Evo 4G. The fastest smartphone on the market blew users away with quick download speeds, instant Internet access and awesome apps.SHOP NOW: HTC Evo 4G, $200 BING MORE: Smartphones

Talk about fashion-forward. Gucci is moving in on the technology world with this pair of aviator 3D glasses. Watch Avatar and Alice in Wonderland in true style and at the height of tech-savviness. SHOP NOW: 3D glasses by Gucci, $225 BING MORE: 3D Glasses

This is the convertible on everyone’s list. No it’s not a red hot car: it’s the red-hot gadget with innovative flip-hinge design to transform a laptop into a tablet. It’s the ultimate two-in-one, and the low price tag makes it a true life-changer.SHOP NOW: Dell Inspiron Duo, $550 BING MORE: Laptops

Ditch the cable box and those restrictive monthly contracts with the Apple TV. Rent movies and TV shows commercial-free, stream movies from Netflix and enjoy music in the newly redesigned look.SHOP NOW: Apple TV, $99 BING MORE: Multimedia Receivers