As December comes to a close, people everywhere are taking stock of the year behind them while preparing for the start of 2013.

You thought you had all the time in the world, but now Christmas is just around the corner, and you haven't exactly started your shopping yet.

Did you buy a customized laptop for your child heading off to college next year?

As the year comes to a close, writers in the tech community are taking this opportunity to identify the best products that came out in 2012.