Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin (IFA) a.k.a Berlin Radio Show was the most expected and largest consumer electronics and home appliances trade fair in the world. Since 1924 and 1939 it was an annual event, but as from 1950 it was organized on a two yearly basis until 2005. Since then it has become an annual event again, held in September. This year's IFA 2012 event presents a number of super-phones, smarter cameras, glassless 3D TVs, robotic stuff and many more. So now, let's check out the top 3 devices below based on TechRadar's pick.
Sony Vaio Tap 20
Is it a Windows 8 tablet? Or a touchscreen desktop PC? Apparently the Sony Vaio Tap 20 is both, a shining example of the versatility of Microsoft's new OS. Of course, if you use the 20-inch multi-touch display as a tablet, there's a good chance that it will feel awkward and unwieldy. It's the size of a laptop tray, after all. With no hands free, you'd need to control it with your nose. But just imagine watching movies on the sofa with it. As for specs, the Tap 20 boasts an Intel Core i5-2217U processor and is somehow fitted with 4GB memory and a 1 TB hard disk. Sony calls it a 'family touch PC'. That certainly makes more sense than a gigantic tablet.
Panasonic 145-inch 8K Super Hi-Vision TV
No sooner have we been seduced by 4K TV (3840 x 2160 pixel) TV sets such as Sony's KD-84X9005, this 145-inch 8K Super Hi-Vision Panasonic plasma TV delivers a resolution of 7680x4320 pixels - 16 times the resolution of today's 1080p HD. It's impossible to appreciate the true, mind blowing picture quality of this 145-inch 8K Super Hi-Vision television from a photograph. You need to stand in front of it, jaw well and truly dropped, letting the sumptuous visuals gently smooch your widened eyeballs.
Robotic Jamie Oliver (Phillips HomeCooker)
Philips can usually be relied on for some kookier gizmos, so enter the Philips HomeCooker. Developed in conjunction with British chef Jamie Oliver, we've described it as an "amalgamation between a slow cooker, an electric wok, a steamer and a stirrer." It can also chop, thanks to a 5-in-1 DirectCut feature that can slice, shred or cut Julienne while you're still hunting for a sharp knife. It's on our Christmas list. [IS]
