Most well-designed pieces of tech seen so far this year
2012 has brought some wild designs from both big-name brands and niche corners of the gadget and appliance market. Here are the five most well-designed new pieces of tech seen this year:
1. Samsung T27B750 HD Monitor; Price: USD 459.99
Samsung is looking to shake things up a bit with the T27B750, a 27-inch display — which can be used as a computer monitor, HDTV, or both — with a design never seen before. By placing the main support arm on the side of the unit, the weight of the display can be spread beneath the screen itself, rather than requiring a bulky stand. It also supports wireless display technology, as well as a host of build-in media functionality, putting it on par with the best Smart TVs.
2. Nike + Training TR1 + Lunar Footwear; Price: USD 220 to USD 235
Nike’s TR1+s come equipped with sensors and Bluetooth functionality that speaks directly with your iPhone, and the free companion app provides realtime feedback and helps you tune your workout to get the most out of your training. The built-in sensors track how far you run, how high you jump, and a plethora of other metrics so you can tweak your performance accordingly.
3. Razer Ourobouros Gaming Mouse; Price: USD 129.99
Razer’s new Ouroboros can be tweaked in just about every aspect to fit your exact specifications. With adjustable length, width, and back arch options, the mouse can be formed to match anyone’s hand. The Ouroboros can even be converted from left-handed to right-handed mode, making it a universal piece of hardware. It also happens to look extremely cool.
4. Philips Fidelio SoundSphere Mini Wireless Speaker System; Price: USD 499.99
The sleek, futuristic look of the Fidelio SoundSphere duo from Philips is awesome. Designed to provide big sound in a small space, the SoundSphere’s tubular design hides all the hardware while projecting music or other audio out towards the ceiling. A separate tweeter on each speaker hangs over the main tube, providing crisp sound with minimum distortion. Best of all, the SoundSphere system features a built-in iPhone dock, and can also be used with your PC via USB cable.
5. LG LFX31945ST Door-in-Door Refrigerator; Price: USD 3499.99
LG’s door-in-door fridge technology is featured on the LFX31945ST model, where the added outer door lets you peruse the drinks and condiments you normally store in such places without opening the main fridge compartment and letting out all the cool air built up within.
— Agencies
