Stuff Gadget Awards iPhone Best Gadget of 2008
Well, little or no surprise that Apple’s 3Gesus phone has appeared as this year’s best gadget as chosen by readers of Stuff magazine in its annual Gadget of the Year awards.
Stuff described the iPhone 3G as “a faster, cleverer version of an already remarkable phone.” It makes it as a neat 1-2 as the phone’s first incarnation won the coolest gadget prize last year.
The 3G beat some stiff competition in the form of Sony’s PlayStation 3, Microsoft’s Xbox 360, Nintendo’s Wii Fit and the B&W Zeppelin iPod speakers dock.
Stuff’s Editor, Fraser Macdonald, said the nominated products were judged on their performance, design and value, as well as “that elusive cool factor.”
“Having our readers vote for a number of the awards has been fascinating,” he said. “They are the ones out there on the street buying gadgets and so they are a great barometer.”
The magazine’s own gadget of the year prize, chosen by its editorial staff, went to the Asus Eee Pc, the sub £300 lappy that’s started a strong competitive market noone knew existed.
The judges said it had made more of an impact than any other device and marked the start of a “laptop for everyone” era.
Here are a smattering of the other winners that were announced at the ceremony held at the Dorchester Hotel in London yesterday:
- International brand: Nokia
- Innovation: Sony Reader
- Design: Apple MacBook Air
- Game: Grand Theft Auto IV
- Green gadget: Ego Electric Street Scoota
- Retailer: Firebox.com
Details of all the winners are at: http://awards.stuff.tv
