Now that the dust has settled on IFA 2014, TechRadar thought it would be a good idea to look back on the gadgets that made the show for us this year.
Most of the TechRadar team were in Berlin for the unveiling of the below list and while IFA used to be a show predominantly focused on home entertainment, it's clear to see there has been a fundamental shift in the gadgets that took the most headlines.
Mobile devices and wearables were out in force this year and were by far the most popular, if queues on the stands were to be believed. Televisions and laptops were still in big demand but IFA is now more mobile than ever.
Here's the 12 gadgets that we couldn't wait to get our hands on...
1 Asus ZenWatch
Smartwatches are always going to be a category haunted by the spectre of the iWatch but this doesn't mean that there aren't some fantastic-looking devices coming out that are hoping to make a land grab for your wrist. One of the best-looking is the Asus ZenWatch. Packed with Android Wear, there are 100 different clock faces on board, as well as all the health functionality you need to make sure your body is in tip-top shape.
2 Asus Zenbook UX305
So you think the Apple MacBook Air has the clearest screen and thinnest chassis on the market? Think again: the Asus Zenbook UX305 comes complete with Retina-beating 3,200 x 1,800 pixel-resolution and is a mere 12.3mm thin, compared to the 17mm bulk of the MackBook Air. Oh, and it is one of the first out of the blocks with a Core M Intel chip. It is also one of the best-looking Ultrabooks we have seen, with looks certain to entice those who prefer their laptops to be Mac OS free.
3 LG G Watch R
LG decided to go round with its latest smartwatch, offering up what we reckon is 'the best Android Wear device on the market'. The reason? The LG G Watch R comprises decent specs (Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 CPU, 4GB of onboard storage, 512MB RAM and Bluetooth 4.0) and a superior screen that beats the rest of the competition. There are still some issues with size, though. And battery life could cause problems, but after our initial tests we love this device.
4 Moto 360
As with many other tech companies, Motorola decided to launch the Moto 360 to coincide with IFA, rather than being on the bill itself. But the watch was still on the show floor, just behind closed doors. We managed to get a look at the Moto 360 and it is another smartwatch that proves you can have both style and substance on your wrist. The Moto 360 has been given a unique near-360 display, totes Android Wear and, in our tests, decent battery life.
5 Nokia Lumia 830
Hang on a second,' you're probably thinking, 'a Nokia phone in our best of?' And in past years you'd probably be right, but despite the Microsoft company's steady progression, it's fair to say that the hype around Nokia's products has never been at lower ebb. And that's a shame because this time around Nokia has provided a couple of interesting options for those looking to eschew iOS and Android in favour of a Windows Phone. With an affordable price tag, the 830 could turn out to be a real winner in the Lumia range.
6 Philips 55PUS8909C
Now this is interesting. Philips has added Android to its premium lineup of televisions and the results are nothing short of spectacular. For a start the Philips 55PUS8909C TV is curved, offering up a more immersive viewing experience. Then there is the fact it is 4K, with the telly making good use of Philips' Perfect Pixel Ultra HD Engine. Add in Android and what you have is one of the smartest Smart TVs around. We can't wait to get it in for a full review.
7 Samsung Galaxy VR
Instead of going out on its own with virtual reality, Samsung has decided to rope in the fine folk at Oculus for the Samsung Galaxy VR and the results are impressive. Yes, this is essentially an add-on to the new Note range - you need a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to slot in as a screen - but it is fantastically immersive and surprisingly comfortable to use, if a little bulky. It's the first time we have used Oculus with a mobile device and we were thankful not to be tethered to a machine. We would like to try out more games on the Galaxy VR, but with hundreds promised this could well turn out to be the surprise best gadget at IFA 2014.
8 Samsung Galaxy Note 4
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is everything you want from an update, but don't expect massive changes here. What Samsung has done instead is refined the range. It's kept the same-sized 5.7 inch screen but added QHD technology to it, so media sparkles. The design tweaks are welcome to - there is a metal rim around the chassis that has been lifted from the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, and the S Pen is the best it has ever been.
9 Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge will be a limited edition device but that doesn't mean that it shouldn't be included on this list. It has the same specs as the Note 4 - apart from a slightly smaller battery - but it has been give a revolutionary new screen. The screen makes use of Samsung's curved AMOLED technology and gives you an interactive 'lip' to play with. You can have notifications come up when the rest of the screen is off and even use it as a ruler if you so wish. Yes, it's innovation for innovation's sake but it looks great and was certainly one of the few devices shown off at IFA that had the 'wow' factor.
10 Samsung bendable UHDTV
It wouldn't be an IFA without Samsung showing off a 'world's biggest' television. For IFA 2014, the world's biggest TV turned out to be of the 105-inch bendable Ultra HD variety. Now, this isn't something you would ever have in your house. Unless your house was a mansion. If that is the case, then lucky you. But it does show how amazing television technology has come. The biggest quirk of this television is that it is self bending. So if you want to watch a movie with all the immersion of a curved TV, then flick a switch and it will curve for you.
11 Sony Xperia Z3
Sony's latest phone comes in two sizes and both make for a decent device. If you do opt for the smaller Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (with a 4.7-inch screen) then what you get is a powerful, nicely built device that has an improved screen over its predecessor. As for the large-sized Sony Xperia Z3, this has similar looks to its predecessor but it has been much improved. A brighter screen and new features including PS4 remote play make this the best Sony phone out at the moment.
12 Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
There were surprisingly few tablets launched at IFA 2014, so the Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact proved to be popular at the show. Although it has a slightly lower res screen than we anticipated, it is a nice device that offers up PS4 remote play, high fidelity audio and it is also waterproof. As this is a Sony device, the chassis is as slim as you expect but we reckon it may be a pricey device.
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