2010 Engadget Awards

Don't feel bad, I haven't heard of this event either.  It was just my unexpected day off and on-line stalking that forced be to run across this topic.

Now, before I begin my dissection of this awards ceremony, I have to start out by saying I hat my 'Shift' key.  I have not been able to adequately record my frustrations of said keyboard attachment, but I really can't take it anymore.  It's severely busted, and every time I try to fix it (by constantly pressing the key) my computer whigs out with that noise I can only describe as the noise one would hear constantly blaring from the subwoofers of Hell.  I swear, no volume control setting made by man can stifle it and it is unpredictable as to when, in my shift pounding frustration, it will occur.  Which is nice, because then I only have to poop my pants sometimes.

Anyway, I found this article that discussed the different kinds of technologies used to assist us and how they are rated.  Now, me not being a technology buff, I only really recognize some of the categories, but I figured I would share with you the site at which you can visit to vote (useful information), and also my insight as to what some of the winners should be (not useful information).  Enjoy!


Cellphone of the Year - So this is obviously biased, but I'd have to say the Samsung Alias 2.  This is mainly because, in a fit of frustrated rage, I set mine on top of my car to fix my battery, and thus drove off in my car whilst the Alias 2 was flung off my vehicle into an unknown location.  It's like the person you dated, and then they left without having known how you really felt.  A very Nicholas Sparks-ish tale...

Smartphone of the Year - The BlackBerry, duh.  I believe they have taken it a step FURTHER than smart phone to actually a degree phone, because unless you have a degree you can kiss your chances of ever learning how to use a BlackBerry goodbye.

Desktop of the Year- I didn't know they still made these...

Laptop of the Year- Mac.  Mac.  Anything Mac.

Netbook of the Year- Mead, 3 subject, college ruled, blue cover with flaps on the inside.  Oh, that says Netbook....

Digital Camera of the Year- Anything but the Kodak CD33-1

E-reader of the year - I don't know, I know everyone loves these things and all, but what are we going to do to protest inappropriate texts in the future?  Burning Kindles is so NOT going to be as cool as burning books.

Game Console of the Year- Wii.

Game Accessory of the Year- The headset that has now allowed adults to CONVERSE with the children that beat us in Halo.


GPS Device of the Year- Anything that doesn't land me in a small African village while on my way to the mall will do.  They're all about the same...unless they've made one that can make a killer latte.

Home Entertainment Device of the Year- American Idol.  I don't think there comes a more valid form of Home Entertainment than watching the preliminary rounds of auditions.  "PANTS ON THE GROUND!"

Robot of the Year- Okay, this is kind of creepy.  A) What constitutes as a robot, and B) Who owns one?  Can I just say Bi-centennial man and move on?  Thanks.

Storage Device or Technology of the Year- Is it just me, or does this award seem to acknowledge two COMPLETELY different concepts?  Storage device- backpack.  Technology-Apollo 11.  Are these two things similar?  I think not.

Wearable Device of the Year- Any cellphone, because let's face it- nobody ever freaking puts them down.  They might as well have 50 Cent endorse some kind of ridiculous, tricked out chain for the newest line of phones, because I think the next step is just flat out strapping them to our heads.  Might as well make it a fashion statement while we do it.

So...don't let MY well-rounded and extremely thought out opinions influence your decision, vote for yourself!