| While he may not be intimidated by the latest gadgets and technology, Sharma confesses that he requires help from his young daughter to figure out the controls on the Microsoft Xbox 360. |
| What is your favourite gadget "" the one you can't do without? |
| My Dopod D600 mobile phone has become my favourite gadget, since it combines the power of connectivity, provides entertainment on the move and offers thorough mobility and a seamless Internet browsing experience. |
| What is next gadget on your must-buy list? |
| This has to be the next generation converged device ultra mobile PC U1000 that comes with a larger 3.5 inch screen, GPS capability, storage capacity of up to 8 GB as well as a TV out function. |
| If you could build one, what dream gadget would you go for? |
| I would build a "mind-reader machine" that would enable me to read the minds of people like Bill Gates, Richard Branson and Steve Jobs, to name a few. |
| If you were a gadget, what would you choose to be ? |
| A mobile phone, simply because it helps one remain connected anytime, anywhere, anyplace. |
| Which one of your gadgets was a complete waste of money? |
| I try not to make mistakes when it comes to gadgets, especially the expensive ones. I pick them up only when I have qualified the benefits with respect to the cost. |
| Name one whacky gadget that you liked experimenting with. |
| My kids and I were pretty entertained by the Xbox. They had to teach me how to use it initially but the console definitely has the potential to thrill people. |
| If you could, whose computer would you hack? |
| Hacking. I guess first it needs to get legalised then can I think about it. |
| Can you unwind with your gadgets? |
| I am a movie buff and nothing helps me relax better than my home theatre and my personal collection of all-time favourite movies. |
| What is your costliest contraption till date? |
| I recently bought a wide screen LCD TV, the Sony Bravia and it's worth every penny I paid. |
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