Tech special - 2014 recap: Hottest gadgets of 2014

1 Apple iPhone 6 plusRs 61k onwardsThe most expensive of the lot but also rich in features if yoursquove got the moolah donrsquot think of anything but the iPhone 6Plus With a massive 55inch screen and several useful sensors it takes the iPhone experience to a whole new level2 Blackberry PassportRs 45777 onwardsDesigned for total comfort this executive phone is easily the most innovative product of 2014 Its square design makes the Passport your perfect gateway to getting work done fast while on the move3 Sony Z3 CompactRs 41199 onwardsMade for the style conscious the Z3 Compact is the only phone in 2014 that beats the iPhone6 and 6Plus hands down in looks But thatrsquos not all inside the hood it also carries enough firework to keep you in the lead4 Motorola Moto X2Rs 29999 onwardsThe only smartphone to have matched performance with style and innovation within Rs 30k the Moto X2 offers a pure Android experience along with Motorolarsquos best tools You will love every bit of it and we guarantee5 Nokia Lumia 830Rs 24996 onwardsMoving away from the boxy design of Lumias Nokia seems to have gotten everything right with the 830 This is the best Lumia phone at the moment And unlike the other ones it not only feels but also acts as a premium device6 One Plus OneRs 21999Despite all the hurdles they have been facing in India the One Plus One remains a hot item And why not the specs are way above expectations and the pricing is unimaginable Backing it all up is its customised userinterface7 Motorola Moto G 2nd GenRs 12999 onwardsThe only bangforyourbuck phone released in 2014 Moto G 2nd Generation is the best choice in the 1015k range An upgrade on the popular Moto G this one gets a bigger screen and more power under the hood Itrsquos a phone you can buy with your eyes shut8 Asus Zenfone5Rs 9999 onwardsAsus seems to have finally gotten things right with the Asus Zenfone5 mdash be it in terms of specs design or pricing Despite the fact that itrsquos priced within 10K the Zenfone5 gets a premium look and just the size you want9 Moto ERs 6999 onwardsSome people never fail to impress and Motorola is one of them The Moto E is the best Android budget smartphone around Its dual sim is 3Genabled offers superb battery backup and comes without any hangups It will also get the Android Lollypop update10 Nokia Lumia 530Rs 5384 onwardsThe last of the 5xx range Lumia phones made by Nokia the 530 is one of the cheapest Windows phone around Though the RAM is limited at just 512MB the 530 still packs enough firepower to get you through This 3Genabled dual sim 530 is your cheapest Windows phoneYearend surprise of 2014Nokia Lumia 638 The Nokia Lumia 638 is like the stepson of Microsoft devices one which has got a strong backbone but no support from its new parents Microsoft Launched without any fanfare a few days ago the Lumia 638 is 4GLTE ready and priced within 10KOther Innovative products of 20141 Yota Phone Rs 23499With two screens the Yota phone offers you the comfort of an ebook reader as well as the best of Android in a single phone2 Gionee Elife E7 Mini Rs 17676Loaded with a movable camera the Gionee Elife phone is made to take selfies and some powerful gaming tooSmart wearablesMoto 360Despite all the chatter 2014 was a very dull year for the wearable segment The only light amidst the darkness was the Moto 360 which impressed us with its design and introduced us to things that a smart wearable can do It was better than any of the gadgets that wersquove seen so far