Last week's Friday Afternoon Question ("what was your favourite piece of technology of 2006?") provoked a flurry of responses.
My personal favourites included Roarrr, who made Xbox Live for the 360 sound like the second coming (it is very good) and Bounder, who made a clever play for the prize by choosing something that was compatible.
But the eventual winner, who will shortly be the proud owner of a Slingbox courtesy of Sling Media, is... Chris McEvoy. Chris's favourite was a Philips digital photo frame. Why?
It's the first gadget I have ever bought for my mum. I just loaded up a 1GB SD card with hundreds of photos, turned off all the silly transition options on the frame, plugged it in and put it in her kitechen. She says that it's the best present anyone have ever bought her.
I have since bought another two to give to other members of my family. It's a piece of technology that has added to someone's enjoyment of their family. And that's what makes it the best gadget of the year.
What could be better for the festive season than bringing families together, eh? An email is winging its way to you, Chris, so that we can send the prize your way.
No Friday Afternoon Question this week, I'm afraid. Go and enjoy the New Year instead!
