As 2007 draws to a close, I look back at the past 365 days and sigh a fond farewell to a wonderful year. So, as a tribute to 2007, here is a countdown of 7 things I loved this year!
7) Facebook
Social networking at it’s best. Facebook was started in 2004, but this past year, its popularity has skyrocketed beyond all expectations. Alternatives to Friendster there are many, but there is only one that captures the imagination and can claim to be as successful as Facebook. 58 million — and counting — users can’t be wrong.
6) 5-megapixel Camera Phones
Nokia first launched theirs in Singapore this year. And Sony Ericsson and Samsung promptly followed suit with their own offerings. why, we’re talking about 5-magapixel camera phones, of course! Less desirable social implications aside, palm-sized mobile phones with more horsepower than first generation super-computers rock my world. With 10-megapixel camera phones expected next year, life is going to get a lot sharper.
Ok, i jest.
Microsoft’s newest OS is making me weep in pain.
See next point.
Cool just got cooler.
2007 saw Mac’s Leopard release, where they dumped 300+ new features into their OS, with ubercool stuff like Spaces and Time-Machine that are great to look at, though i’m not sure absolutely necessary. Seriously, how many of these features does the average person actually use at all?
But Mac continues to be ahead of it’s time, and i’m impressed.
3) Techpresso
Ok, shameless self-plugging. Hah.
Techpresso sees a mini-revival as we try to update more often so you get the latest news and reviews. And we’ve got a new look too! So let us know if you like what we’ve done so far.
2007 has been a good year for us, and we’re hoping 2008 will be even better!
2) Hellgate: London
London Bridge is falling down, falling down, falling down… Will you save the world?
London 2038 is in rambles, and it’s up to you to band together with other warriors to save our world. In the tradition of Diablo, Hellgate: London is the one game i can’t get enough of this year.
What’s the best way to relieve stress? Slash and burn your way past monsters from the abyss!
1) Apple iPhone
Everyone wants an iPhone, it seems. When it was launched earlier in the US this year, thousands queued overnight for it. And then more than a few sets were sold off the internet. It’s not even launched in Singapore yet, but i’ve seen a few tech junkies showing it off on our shores already. Sources say you can get the hacked (read: illegal) version of the iPhone at Sim Lim or Lucky Plaza. The police caught wind of the news too, i suppose, because they raided these outlets. Hah.
And it’s not even supported by our SIM cards yet!
Kudos to Apple. This is marketing and branding at its very best. The phone is far from perfect, but the throngs don’t seem to mind.
Incredible.
2007 has been a lot of fun. What got you excited?