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Top 8 gadgets tech whiz are waiting for [China Daily: Hong Kong Edition](China Daily: Hong Kong Edition Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) According to the latest data released by Consumer Electronics Association, the total sales volume of the electronic industry reached $1.06 trillion in 2013, about 3 percent higher than the previous year. With gradually increasing consumption volume, several well-known electronic brands launched their new gadgets in the first half of 2014, including Samsung's Galaxy S5, Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 and Google's Google Project Glass. And how will the electronic manufacturers surprise consumers waiting for the next big launch? Electronic enthusiasts are talking about their dream gadgets on the Internet. Let's take a look at the most-anticipated electronic gadgets expected to be launched this year or sometime next year. The list is ranked according to the cost of the products. No 8 Kindle Paperwhite 2014 The 2013 Kindle Paperwhite is very popular, but its relatively heavy weight and low Screen dimensions means it is likely to be upgraded in 2014. The former price is 899 yuan (about $144) in China. Unconfirmed concept photo of Kindle Paperwhite 2014, March 11, 2014. [Photo/People.cn] Urban farming in a high-end shopping mall Top 10 Chinese Internet firms with highest revenue Florist clown makes success out of small business No 7 Nexus 8 Google Nexus is a line of consumer electronic devices that run the Android operating system. The new Google Nexus 7 launched in mid-2013 – and it concerns a tablet device made together with Asus. It is rumored that the new version, with two sizes - 8 inches or 8.9 inches - is expected to be launched in the second half of 2014. Nexus 7 sells for 1500 yuan. Exposed screenshot of Nexus 8, July 17, 2014. [Photo/Huanqiu.com] Urban farming in a high-end shopping mall Top 10 Chinese Internet firms with highest revenue Florist clown makes success out of small business No 6 Huawei Honour 6 As one of the Global 500 companies, Huawei has always been a pioneer in the innovation of smartphones. After the successful launch of Honour 6 in June, it will launch the unlocked SIM Honour 6 version on July 22, 2014. The product is expected to sell for 1999 yuan. Picture of unlocked SIM Honour 6, July 15, 2014. [Photo/Xinhua]] Urban farming in a high-end shopping mall Top 10 Chinese Internet firms with highest revenue Florist clown makes success out of small business No 5 Mi 4 Xiaomi Technology - a rapidly growing technology company - has developed many electronic products and surprised its fans in many ways in the past years. In the first half of 2014, it launched its new tablets. It is rumored that it is planning to debut Mi 4 on July 22, 2014. The new version is expected to be more expensive than the Mi 3, which cost 1999 yuan when it was launched in 2013. Unconfirmed picture of the Mi 4, July 17, 2014. [Photo/CNMO.com] Urban farming in a high-end shopping mall Top 10 Chinese Internet firms with highest revenue Florist clown makes success out of small business No 4 Samsung Galaxy Note 4 After the launch of Galaxy S5 in April, consumer expectations concerning Galaxy Note 4 are very high. Some say that Note 4 will offer a higher performance and larger display screen. Samsung Note 3 was priced at 4000 yuan when it was launched. Rumored photo of Samsung Galaxy Note 4, July 22, 2014. [Photo/MyDriver.com] Urban farming in a high-end shopping mall Top 10 Chinese Internet firms with highest revenue Florist clown makes success out of small business No 3 iPhone 6 As it is the most anticipated electronic gadget this year, there are many so-called iPhone 6 models on the Internet. Although Apple has not confirmed any information, the iPhone 6 is expected to have two screen sizes - 4.7 inches or 5.5 inches - which are much larger than the current ones. The company is also expected to release the iPad Air2 and iWatch this year. The iPhone5S sold for more than 5000 yuan when it was launched. Rumored concept picture of iPhone 6 released by NowhereElse, March 5, 2014. [Photo/Appvv.com] Urban farming in a high-end shopping mall Top 10 Chinese Internet firms with highest revenue Florist clown makes success out of small business No 2 Google Glass with lower price Google Project Glass, launched in the first half of 2014, is the first wearable electronic product, and it – unsurprisingly - fascinates electronic enthusiasts. However, due to its high price, it is still out of reach for many consumers. The new version with the same look but a lower price is expected to be launched this year reportedly. Google Glass sells for about 10,000 yuan. Customer tries out Google Glass at a Suning home appliances store in Shanghai, May 8, 2014. [Photo/IC] Urban farming in a high-end shopping mall Top 10 Chinese Internet firms with highest revenue Florist clown makes success out of small business No 1 Samsung Curved UHD TV with lower price It was released at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas in January, and costs more than 30,000 yuan ($4,832), making it unaffordable for most consumers. However, there are rumors that the company will launch similar products - at a lower price - this year or sometime next year. Samsung displays the World's First Curved UHD TV, at the 2014 International CES show in Las Vegas, NV, Jan 9, 2014. [Photo/IC] Urban farming in a high-end shopping mall Top 10 Chinese Internet firms with highest revenue Florist clown makes success out of small business (c) 2014 China Daily Information Company. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info). |