Top 25 Tech of 2012

25. Microsoft Surface

It took a while, but Microsoft blasted into the tablet market with Surface, which is not quite a tablet, nor is it a computer. In fact, it's a PC in tablet's clothing. While it's not perfect yet, we called it "the tablet for Windows fans." It wont win over Apple iPad owners, but for all those who hate Apple, find Android confusing and underwhelming, and are ready to enter the world of touchscreen computing, this is the alternative youve been waiting for.Photo via Windows

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In an exhilarating year punctuated by groundbreaking gadgetry, future-forward and world-changing tech, here's the top 25 tech of 2012.

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