2009 Wize Choice Awards for Best Gadgets Go To Kindle E-Book Reader, Flip Camera, and iPod Nano, Among Others

Just in Time for Holiday Shopping, Wize Names the Best E-Book Readers, iPods, Netbooks, Digital Picture Frames and Digital Cameras

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San Francisco (PRWEB) November 5, 2009

Whether it is a Kindle e-book reader or a Flip camera, gadget fans know there is nothing more exciting than getting a new "toy" for the holidays. Product recommendation engine Wize.com is making it easy for consumers across the Web to choose great gadgets with the 2009 Wize Choice Awards for Gadgets. The gadgets given Wize Choice Awards are those rated the best in thousands of reviews from enthusiasts across the Web. The new honorees include the Amazon Kindle DX, Flip Pure Digital Video Ultra, Apple iPod Nano 16 GB, Samsung NC10-14ROBL 10.2" Netbook, Kodak EasyShare P720 Digital Picture Frame with Home Décor Kit and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS / IXUS 95 IS.

The Wize Choice Awards are selected using the patent-pending Wize Product Research Engine, which analyzes millions of online product reviews. It allows consumers to search for products using natural, everyday language - "I want the best digital picture frame" - and bases its findings on what consumers have said is important.

2009 Wize Choice Awards: Best Gadgets

Best E-Book Readers (E-Readers): Amazon Kindle DX
"I have now had my Kindle DX for the last 2 days and have truly enjoyed every minute. This was a gift from my husband and one of his best ideas for a gift yet, in the time we have been married."

  •     68% of the reviews recommend for personal use
  •     41% of the reviews mention ease of use

Best Digital Camcorders: Flip Pure Digital Video Ultra (60 Minutes)
"I'm a mom of a 2.5 year-old and I carry this ipod-sized camcorder with me EVERYWHERE I go. It's so easy to pull out of my pocket and record anything and everything QUICKLY and EASILY"

  •     58% of the reviews mention ease of use
  •     21% reviews mention purse, compact & size

Best MP3 Players: Apple iPod Nano 16 GB
"This product is absolutely amazing. I love everything about it!!! Easy to transfer music and easy to use. Love it"

  •     38% of the reviews mention great quality
  •     80% of the reviewers have highly rated this iPod Nano

Best Netbooks: Samsung NC10-14ROBL 10.2" Netbook (NP-NC10-KA03US)
It starts up very fast, looks great and professional enough for a business meeting, is small and light, has long battery life, and the keyboard is excellent."

  •     74% of the reviews recommend for traveling
  •     27% of the reviews mention Internet, Web & email

Best Digital Picture Frames: Kodak EasyShare P720 Digital Picture Frame with Home Décor Kit
"This frame was purchased for my mom for Christmas. She loves it! It is easy to navigate around with the simple touch border controls and the picture quality is great."

  •     71% of the reviewers have highly rated this digital photo frame
  •     67% of the reviewers have mentioned love picture quality

Best Digital Cameras: Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS / IXUS 95 IS
"This camera is extremely light and portable, perfect for throwing in the purse or pocket. Great megapixel size, good quality pictures."

  •     85% of the reviewers have highly rated this Digital Camera
  •     63% of the reviewers have mentioned easy to use

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About Wize.com
Wize (Wize.com) simplifies product research by helping consumers find products based on their needs instead of technical product features. Users simply tell Wize what product they are looking for and how they want to use it. The patent-pending Wize Product Research Engine then reads data from thousands of sources across the Web, analyzes some 26 million recommendations for more than 1 million products, and provides a personalized list of the top products for a users needs. Wize, headquartered in Burlingame, Calif., is privately held and funded by Mayfield Fund and Bessemer Venture Partners. For more information, visit Wize.com.

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