Great gadgets

Life picks the Top 10 tech of 2021

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G

Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 5G

Good: It can be unfolded to become a 7.6-inch tablet, it supports a stylus, no notch nor punch hole, a head turner.

Bad: Camera not as good as Apple iPhone 13 or Samsung S21 Ultra, pricey, a little chunky when folded.

Mi Robot Vacuum

Good: Dream come true for lazy men and women (who still want a clean room), around 5,000 baht.

Bad: You may become fat, durability questions, may last only a few years.

MacBook- Pro m1

Apple MacBook Pro M1

Good: As fast as high-end PC for video editing, looks great, great keyboard.

Bad: Gigantic notch, Mac OS may not be for everyone, no games, extremely pricey, dongles are needed due to lack of ports.

Nintendo Switch OLED

Good: Offers best mobile gaming experience, tons of AAA games, can be connected to TVs, not hard to get compared to Sony's PlayStation 5.

Bad: Insignificant upgrade from previous models, heavy, games are expensive, still pricey in Thailand, green-tint syndrome is rampant.

Gallium Nitride chargers

Gallium Nitride chargers (any brand would do)

Good: Charges electronic devices way faster than typical charging adapters, much smaller in size, powerful enough to charge notebooks.

Bad: Cost 2-3 times more than a typical charger.

MicroClimate AIR2

Good: Why use a mask when you can wear a space-suit-like helmet instead, great filter system.

Bad: Not shipping to Thailand… yet

Apple Airtag

Apple AirTag

Good: Smart tag is a great gadget for forgetful people, wide discoverable range.

Bad: Nearly 1,000 baht per tag, can be used for criminal purposes.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Good: The best phone for taking zoom photos and videos, a very good all-rounder, best screen on any phone in 2021, packed with gimmicks and features, stylus supported.

Bad: Pricey, slow charge speed, battery life is mediocre, Android OS may turn some people off.

Apple iPad

Apple iPad (10.2-inch, 2021)

Good: A great middle ground between a smartphone and a PC, apps are mostly well built, not expensive, great for educational use, stylus support.

Bad: Still not as versatile as a PC nor as easy to take around as a mobile phone, will fall flat and hurt your face when used before going to bed.