5 Must Have Gadgets for Teens

The thoughts, view, likes and dislikes differ a lot from those of adults, so does their choices and wants. An adult would want something that is beneficial for him in one way or the other, while teenagers and young adults prefer things that they feel proud in carrying around and are magnets for other’s eyeballs. Money is not a big consideration when it comes to a teen-agers choice of electronics. Here is a list of 5 gadgets that every teen (read “normal teen”) wants and are on the top of their wish list:-

Gadget #1

Gaming Console / Portable Gaming Console

Teens love games. It is because of these teenagers and young adults that the Gaming industry is a multi-billion dollar industry on Earth. Though PC gaming is preferred too, teenagers are much more inclined towards the console gaming section as they offer much more capabilities to them, like the motion controls in the Nintendo Wii or Blu-Ray games on a Sony PS3 (PlayStation 3). Portable Gaming Console is also a booming market with portable and mobile gaming sectors on the rise. The mobile/portable gaming sector is dominated by Sony PSP, Nintendo DS and Apple iPod Touch. Playing Video Games is one of the favorite past-time of a teenager, and with their ever expanding functions and capabilities, teenagers would do anything for them. Here are some of teen’s favorites in this section:-

• Sony PSP
• Sony PS3
• Nintendo Wii
• Xbox 360
• Apple iPod Touch

Gadget #2

Laptop / Netbook PC

When it comes to computing, teenagers do not want to deal with a big machine that eats up the space of the entire desk. Instead, they prefer a Laptop or a Netbook PC as they mostly use a computer to surf the Internet or to watch movies. Though a Laptop was the primary choice a few months ago, stylish netbooks like the Sony Vaio P and HP Mini have dug a soft corner for themselves in the heart of a teenager. Moreover, a laptop offers portability to a teenager which gives them freedom to compute even while lounging or relaxing. Teenager’s would mostly love visually attractive models of a laptop, even if it is empty from the inside. Some of the most desired Laptops / Netbook PCs by teenagers:-

• Sony Vaio P
• HP Mini Note
• Asus Eee PC

Gadget #3

Portable Media Player (PMP)

This is something every teenager has, still they would crave for newer and better ones. An iPod has become the synonym for a PMP nowadays, still some tech-savvy teenagers prefer an original Apple iPod over the fake copy cats out there. You must have yourself witnessed a teenager boasting about his iPod which is later revealed to be a product of a funny-sounding company. With touchscreen based PMPs on the rise, teenager’s are getting more and more inclined towards them like the Apple iPod touch and the Samsung YP. Here is a list of most popular PMPs among teenagers:-

• Apple iPod Touch
• Sony Digital Walkman
• Creative Zen
• Apple iPod Nano 3G and 4G
• Apple iPod Classic

Gadget #4

Multimedia Cellphone

Teenagers simply love mobile phones. They are socially very active and prefer to stay connected with friends and family even when on the move. Moreover, they think of mobile as a style statement rather than a mere device to talk with your relatives. Most teens prefer touch-based cellphones, which are the word of today, along with features such as IM, Internet browsing, Camera and Multimedia, while some non-tech savvy teens simply want a mobile with loud speaker sound so they can walk around the streets playing their music on a high volume acting smart. Teen’s Choice in this category is dominated by touchscreen based phones:-

• Apple iPhone
• LG Cookie
• Nokia N-Series
• Motorola Cellphones

Gadget #5

Camera / Video Recorder

If a teen goes on a vacation, his main objective would be to brag about it with friends rather than enjoying it. For that, they need a personal Camera or Camcorder. Cameras and Camcorders are much more a device to churn-out digital images that can be uploaded on the Internet to share with friends and family, rather than something with which you can capture your happiest moments and keep them alive forever. Teens are not much brand specific in this sector, but prefer certain features:-

• Stylish and sleek looking Camera
• Camera should be 8+ Megapixels
• Camera or Camcorders that are with HD capabilities are preferred
• Touchscreen Cameras preferred, such as the Sony Cybershot T series

These 5 Gadgets are yearned for by teenagers, and make a really nice but costly birthday present for them. These trends of Teenagers likes and dislikes is as per the year 2009, changes will be everywhere with time though.