2013 is almost history, but before it ends, we have another installment in the teams list of favorite gadgets for this year. Do any of their favorites match yours?

The iPad mini with Retina display: The size and shape of the original iPad mini was perfect for me easy to hold for hours and small enough to fit into most of my purses and bags. It did have some cons basically, it was an iPad 2 in a smaller form. I used it and loved it from the day it was released, but I recently replaced it with the iPad Air because I didnt want to wait for the mini with Retina while my husband was strutting around with a new Air. I used the Air happily for a while, but I started regretting buying the big iPad when I started fixing up my old mini for a relative. I broke down and bought the iPad mini with Retina display the day my local Apple store got them in stock. I love my mini with Retina, and my daughter is happy with the Air.

Belkin WeMo Smart Home Automation Switch: I bought four of these to control some lamps and a FakeTV (also still in daily use) in my house to give it a lived-in look even when we werent home. The WeMo Switches made it possible for me to go on vacation this summer and relax for the first time in years. Theyre all still in use every day.

elfa free-standing shelving desk: While not strictly a gadget, the elfa free-standing desk I built for my home office has been a life-saver. It keeps my workspace organized and looking good. I used it in the living room of my old house, and now its proudly occupying my new home office in my new home. Were so pleased with the original desk that weve added a two-section desk with drawers to our daughters room and an 83-tall double bookcase to the home office.

iPad Mini with Retina Display: Even though I have only had the latest iPad Mini for a couple of weeks now, it is my favorite tech of 2013 without a doubt. While the first generation Mini was nice, the processor and screen were definitely behind the competition and lack luster. I love the size, weight and performance of the RDMini and take it with me 75-plus percent of the time.

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The Year in Review – Favorite gadgets of The Gadgeteer team for 2013 part 4