TECH: Best of 2006

by Evan Doyle

As the new year approaches I figured I could look back on the best things in 2006. from apps to products to social networking. Let’s get started.

Best Application of 2006

I use this application all day everyday. although it only appeals to Mac users, it is still the best app in ‘06. Parallels is th easiest way to run both Mac OS X and Windows XP/Vista without rebooting your Intel Mac.

Best Social Network of 2006

With the hundreds or even thousands of web based social networks out there I had to choose one. This website is used by tens of thousands each day and is not MySpace or FaceBook. You may not use Flickr but you should all get into it. It is one of the best places to see some amazing photography work, even if you are not a photographer. I’m not a photographer, yet I belong to about 40 groups with topics varying from technology to landscapes to DIY photo tutorials. So the best Social Network of 2006 goes to Flcikr. My runner up was Diggnation

Best Game of 2006

Comparing all the PC and next-gen Counsel games, I have come to the conclusion that Gears of War is deserving of the title for Best Video Game of 2006. Gears of war debuted this year for the Xbox 360. It was a hit from the moment of release. Selling in record numbers!

Best Product of 2006

With all the new hype of Apple switching to Intel based computers I will have to say that the best product of 2006 is the new Core 2 Duo MacBook Pro from Apple. It’s available in either 2.16 or 2.33 Ghz models with up to 3 Gbs of RAM this machine really brings the power. It also has a built in iSight webcam. Only if I was lucky enough to own one.