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Gaming hardware and software are changing so rapidly that many people have a hard keeping up with anything but the biggest innovations. New technologies have made for smoother gaming experiences and improvements in graphic design have pushed video game characters closer and closer to looking real. This year though, it’s time for the public to take notice of gaming advancements thanks to two pieces of technology that made quite the splash at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Both the Microsoft Kinnect and the Nintendo 3DS were received quite favorably and stand to make an impressive impact on the consumer market thanks to their intuitive designs and impressive technological advancements,

The Microsoft Kinnect is the company’s response to the Nintendo Wii. This addition to the popular Xbox gaming system makes motion sensor technology a part of the gaming experience, only without the now clearly cumbersome remotes. This system has been very well received by not only consumers who love the integrated gaming system and smart motion sensing hardware but by industries all across the board that are eager to incorporate this seamless motion sensing technology into their own fields. The medical community is particularly excited about the potential to integrate this technology with both education and enhanced patient care.

Nintendo made its first appearance in 16 years at this year’s CES. It premiered its 3DS, a 3D version of its popular DS portable gaming system. This design is so seamless and fun to play it took the Best of CES Gaming Award this year. The audience and judges clearly responded to not only the 3D gaming and WiFi access port but also the 3D movie playback and the ability for the integration of Mii characters from your home Wii system. Nintendo’s first appearance at CES in close to two decades was clearly worth the wait.

The Pocket PC

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For the technically challenged beginner that is searching for the newest and most popular gadgets, the Pocket PC is one of the most interesting. A Pocket PC is a personal computer that can virtually fit into your pocket. Depending on the variety you choose, it may very well have all of the components that a full size computer has. Most are the size of a small book, yet they can run the most up to date software applications. Most only weigh approximately five ounces and can easily fit into a shirt pocket. The physical appearance of the Pocket PC is basically that of a calculator.

First developed in the 1990′s, this handy little gadget has advanced into a full blown necessity for most students and business people. It can be used to organize everything in your schedule, plus it comes with a variety of features that include different amounts of memory size. Screen sizes on most Pocket PC’s are about four inches lengthwise. They normally have a high resolution feature which makes the color screens bright and easy to read. Battery charges normally last about six hours and can be recharged as needed, fairly quickly.

Pocket PC’s most normally include built in wireless Internet connection capabilities. This is a very handy feature that allows the user to send and receive emails, connect to the Internet and download new software as needed. Some software applications for a Pocket PC enable it to create spreadsheets and save voice dictations if the unit is equipped with a recording devise.

Choosing the best Pocket PC for your needs will require research. If you’re still unsure as to which variety is best for you, ask an electronics salesperson to advise you. You will need to have a list of what you will be using the Pocket PC for, including whether it will be used for managing a business, remembering important dates, taking photo’s, or playing music, games or videos.

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