2009 has come to an end, and we've chosen our top picks for this past year. As with most years, 2009 saw many tech products and services hit and miss, so we're recapping some of our favorites. This is In Tech Today's Top Picks for 2009!

iPhone 3GS:
The iPhone's success continued in 2009 with the release of the iPhone 3GS. Designed to take full advantage of Apple's new iPhone OS updates, the 3GS combined upgraded hardware and new features to make buying this latest model well worth the price. Along with an improved still camera, Apple integrated a video camera, pitting the iPhone 3GS against the popular standalone pocket video cameras such as the Flip Mino line, as well as offerings from Kodak and Sony. The new OS update brought many new features, including a voice recorder, copy and paste ability, and a digital compass, which along with the iPhone's built-in GPS has made using the iPhone as a portable turn-by-turn GPS device possible. Overall, with faster speed, added storage, superior audio and video playback, and the ability to customize the iPhone to suit your needs however you see fit (by taking advantage of the thousands of applications in the App Store), the iPhone earns a spot on this year's list, and still keeps its title of the smartphone to beat.

Motorola DROID:
Verizon's release of the Motorola DROID, the Android 2.0 OS smartphone, brought a phone to customer's that many have called the Verizon customer's answer to the iPhone, and we agree. The DROID debuted to mostly favorable reviews in 2009. It features a 3.7" touch screen, 5MP video camera, 16GB microSD card, Wi-Fi, Stereo Bluetooth, built-in GPS services, and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. With a growing catalog of applications that can be installed, like the iPhone, the DROID can be customized to suit the needs of its owner. Whether you prefer Verizon's service to AT&T's, prefer a physical keyboard to type on, or you're just looking for a solid smartphone you can depend on, the DROID is great choice.

KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera:
Featuring high-quality full 1080p HD video capture, as well as built-in electronic image stabilization, the KODAK Zi8 debuted in 2009, and quickly became the pocket video camera to beat. Compatible with both PCs and Macs, the Zi8 features a 2.5” color LCD screen, and a flexible swing-out USB arm for uploading, sharing, and charging. The Zi8 also allows a user to take 5 MP 16:9 widescreen HD still pictures, and record up to 10 hours of HD video on SD/SDHC cards up to 32GB. Aside from the many features just mentioned, one thing that really made the Zi8 stand out in the crowd was the inclusion of an external microphone jack to record audio in stereo. As many pocket video camera users know, the audio in this class of camera usually leaves a lot to be desired. The KODAK Zi8 solves this problem, however, showing everyone that you can have great video quality, as well as excellent audio quality, all in a camera that can easily be taken anywhere.

Nokia Booklet 3G:
Running Windows 7, the Nokia Booklet 3G is powered by an Intel Atom processor, delivers up to 12 hours of battery life, and weighs less than 2.76 pounds. The mini-laptop also comes with an HDMI port for HD video out, a front facing camera for video calling, integrated Bluetooth and an SD card reader. Other features include a 10.1 inch HD-ready display, integrated A-GPS with Ovi Maps, and the latest version of Ovi Suite for synching with a Nokia mobile device. In the small but powerful netbook category, it's hard to beat the Nokia Booklet 3G. The machine feels solid, and has enough power to accomplish most of the tasks you'll need to with ease. To get the full benefit of the Booklet 3G, your best bet is to pay the $299 price tag with the data plan from AT&T, so you'll have Internet connection wherever you may be. Though the price with a monthly data plan may seem steep, if you're someone who needs to be connected while on the go, and don't want to have to go hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots, the convenience is well worth the price.

Kindle 2:
Like the iPhone, there have been many challengers to the Kindle's throne, but for one reason or another just about all of them have come up lacking. With a new design, and significant improvements over the first Kindle model, the Kindle 2 was released to eager readers who couldn't wait to be able to carry a library of their favorite books, magazines, and newspapers all in a single device. The unit quickly sold out, and continued to be one of Amazon's best selling products throughout the remainder of the year. During the holiday season, Amazon announced that the Kindle was the most gifted item being bought by customers, and in December Kindle electronic books topped the sale of regular books for the first time. With it's easy to read e-ink display, and simple controls, the Kindle delivers as advertised, and makes reading and storing large collections of books enjoyable. Aside from the device's ability to download books over 3G, so you can purchase a book wherever you may be, the Kindle is also supported by the Kindle app for iPhone and iPod touch, as well as Kindle for PC. This gives users the ability to start reading on one device, and pick up right where they left off on any other device, since the Kindle stays in sync across multiple devices. Although other devices on the market try to cram their e-readers with slow responding touchscreens, and other poor choices for navigation, the Kindle keeps it simple, so it can perform what it was meant to do, which is to provide users with a comfortable reading experience, while keeping the technology to power it all out of the way. With app support for other portable devices on the way, the Kindle still remains the leader of the e-reader pack, and should only continue to keep getting better with future firmware updates and new models.

iPod Nano:
With a voice recorder, FM radio, pedometer, and a video camera, the latest generation of the iPod nano is now packed with more features than anyone thought could possibly fit in a device so small, while still maintaining the audio and video playback quality the nano has become known for. Not satisfied to let other portable media players move in on its territory, Apple upped the stakes, and made sure the nano kept its position at the top of the list for small, portable media devices. Although some were disappointed that the device didn't have a still camera added in as well, the video camera feature makes the nano unique for its size, and makes it easy to have a music player, video player, and pocket camcorder all in the space of something that easily slips into your pocket.

SeV Soft Shell Jacket:
SCOTTEVEST (www.scottevest.com) did it again in 2009, releasing their soft shell jacket and earning them a place on our list of top picks once again this year. The perfect choice for anyone looking for a stylish way to carry all of the tech items they want to keep with them while on the go, the soft shell jacket features 19 pockets, a breathable, 3-layer fabric that is waterproof and windproof, plus the patented Personal Area Network (PAN) to manage the wires of your headphones. Add to that the Weight Management System, which distributes the weight of everything you're carrying in the jacket, and clear touch pockets that allow you to control your devices right through the pocket's fabric, and you'll see why the SeV line of clothing is popular with tech geeks and travellers all around the world.

Roku HD-XR:
For the home theater needing a way to bring streaming media content into the mix, you can't go wrong with the Roku HD-XR, which is why it finds a spot on our list for the top picks of 2009. Like the other Roku models available, the HD-XR lets you view Netflix streaming media content, online video content, and Amazon on demand movie rentals, but this model also offers Wi-Fi support and HDMI output, making it a great addition to your home theater setup for now and the future.

PSP go:
Although there was some complaint about the PSP go's lack of support for any of the original PSP's UMD games, videos, or accessories, for new users to the PSP platform, the PSP go is a solid portable gaming device. For previous PSP model users, the PSP go may not be an upgrade worth making, since it would also require purchasing games and videos again from the PSP store, as well as buying all new accessories for the device. For that reason, Sony has kept the previous PSP format on shelves, hoping to keep early fans of the device from feeling abandoned by the platform they supported. The PSP go, however, makes our list for 2009 as a product that stands on its own. On its own, the device does what it does very well, and with plenty of built-in storage, as well as the ability to expand storage capacity to hold even more content, the PSP go plays games smoothly and serves as a music and video player as well. For gaming on the go, the PSP go is the way to, well... go.

Windows 7:
After the not so kind welcome of its Windows Vista operating system (OS), Microsoft returned to the drawing board, to come up with a better OS, hoping to regain some of the popularity and excitement not felt from Windows users since Windows XP. They did just that. With the launch of Windows 7, PC users became excited again about getting their hands on a new version of Windows, and Microsoft's sales soared. Faster boot times, smoother operation, and improved functionality all earned Windows 7 great reviews from critics and the public alike. With Windows 7 firmly establishing its place on PCs everywhere, Microsoft ended 2009 ready to restore its tarnished image, and reclaim some of the market lost to it in past years.