Top Picks for 2015

It’s the end of 2015 so I thought as the “best of” show comes together, it would be cool to see a “best of” for the picks.  Looking at the Amazon stats, here are two lists:

1. Top 20 Based on Units Sold/Orders via MBWpicks.com Links
2. Top 20 Based on ‘Clicks’ from MBWpicks.com to Amazon.

Here you go…

Top 20 Picks based on Amazon.com Orders…

• Xiaomi Mi Band Smart Bracelet for $23 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• humangear Gotubb 3-Pack, Multi, Medium for $7.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Kelly Guimont.
• HooToo TripMate Nano Wireless N Pocket Travel Router for $17.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Anova Culinary Bluetooth Precision Cooker, Black for $174.75 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Smart Key Quick Button Dustproof Plug for $1.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Leo Laporte.
• iHome Control Smart Plug, featuring Apple HomeKit and Android Compatibility (ISP5WC) for $39.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Rene Ritchie.
• Xiaomi Original Mi Band Wrist Band Smart Fitness Wearable Tracker New, Black for $19.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Chris Marquardt.
• Between You & Me: Confessions of a Comma Queen for $17.11 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Leo Laporte.
• HooToo Wireless Travel Router, USB Port, High Performance, 10400mAh External Battery Pack Travel Charger ? TripMate Titan for $60 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Allison Sheridan.
• Anker® Slim Portable Wireless Keyboard and Optical Mouse Combo for Desktop, Win 8 / 7 / Vista / XP for $19.99 (on Amazon ? couldn?t find the mouse as a standalone) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Apple Watch Case, Spigen® [Rugged Armor] Resilient [Black] ? [Include 2 Screen Protectors] Ultimate protection from drops and impacts for Apple Watch 42mm (2015) ? Black (SGP11496) for $13.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Alex Lindsay.
• Inateck 2 in 1 Apple ipad Air (2013-2014 Version) Protective Bag Envelope Case Cover Felt Sleeve Carrying Protector Case Bag for Apple iPad Air (5th generation iPad), iPad Air 2, Portable Stand for Tablets for $12.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• LG Electronics Tone Pro Bluetooth Stereo Headset ? Retail Packaging ? Black for $59.95 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Epartsdom@USB 2.0 Slim USB External Blu-Ray Player External USB DVD RW Laptop Burner Drive White for $37 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Philips 458489 Hue Bridge ? Frustration Free Packaging for $59.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Rene Ritchie.
• Anker Ultra Compact Slim Profile Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for iOS, Android, Windows and Mac with Rechargeable 6-Month Battery (Black) for $25.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• American Red Cross FRX3 Hand Crank NOAA AM/FM Weather Alert Radio with Smartphone Charger for $38.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions for $14.40 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Leo Laporte.
• Inateck 2.5 Inch USB 3.0 Hard Drive Disk HDD External Enclosure Case with usb 3.0 Cable for 9.5mm 7mm 2.5? SATA HDD and SSD for $18.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.

Tally (and… just realized these are the top 19 – not 20):

• Andy Ihnatko: 10
• Rene Ritchie: 2
• Leo Laporte: 3
• Alex Lindsay: 1
• Kelly Guimont: 1
• Chris Marquardt: 1
• Allison Sheridan: 1

Top 20 Based on ‘Clicks’ to Amazon

• Osprey Packs Pixel Daypack for $140 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Serenity Caldwell.
• ZAGG Pocket Foldable Wireless Mobile Keyboard and Stand for Apple Devices ? Black (APLPOC-BK0) for $65.60 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• LG Electronics Tone Pro Bluetooth Stereo Headset ? Retail Packaging ? Black for $59.95 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Ricoh Theta S Digital Camera (Black) for $346 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Leo Laporte and Alex Lindsay.
• Apple Watch Band,Original HOCO Premium Genuine Leather Replacement Strap with Classic Adapter Buckle Watch Bands for Apple Watch 42mm for $37 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko (Other Hoco Bands).
• Sena Lugano Wallet, Leather wallet snap on case for iPhone 6 PLUS ? Cognac for $55 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Alex Lindsay.
• DxO ONE Digital Camera for $599 (on Amazon and available on 10/1/15) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Square Jellyfish iPhone Stand, Small Tablet Stand, iPad Stand and Green Earphone Case for $9.95 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Kelly Guimont.
• Anker Ultra Compact Slim Profile Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for iOS, Android, Windows and Mac with Rechargeable 6-Month Battery (Black) for $25.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Stainless Steel Strap Classic Buckle Adapter Watch Band for Apple Watch & Sport & Edition ? 42mm for $59 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Ten One Design ?Mountie? Side-Mount Clip for iPhone, iPad ? Retail Packaging ? Green for $24.95 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Serenity Caldwell.
• Feiyu G3 Ultra 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal for GoPro HERO 3/3+ and 4 (Black) for $230 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Don McAllister.
• Inateck 2 in 1 Apple ipad Air (2013-2014 Version) Protective Bag Envelope Case Cover Felt Sleeve Carrying Protector Case Bag for Apple iPad Air (5th generation iPad), iPad Air 2, Portable Stand for Tablets for $12.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• FUGOO Sport ? Portable Rugged Bluetooth Wireless Speaker Waterproof Longest 40 Hrs Battery Life (Black/Teal) for $199 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Serenity Caldwell.
• Seagate Backup Plus Portable Thunderbolt Adapter for $275 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Alex Lindsay.
• Twelve South Compass 2 for iPad ? Mobile display stand with typing angle for iPad Air/iPad mini (silver) for $39.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Microsoft Universal Mobile Keyboard for iPad, iPhone, Android devices, and Windows tablets for $65 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Speck Products CandyShell Grip Case for iPhone 6/6S ? Black/Slate Grey for $27.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II (Black) (Body Only) for $1099 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.
• Inateck 13.3 Inch MacBook Air/ MacBook Pro 13.3? with Retina Display Ultrabook Netbook Bag Envelope Case Cover Sleeve Carrying Protector Case Bag with Card Slot for Apple MacBook Air/ Macbook Pro Retina, Compatible with Most 11-Inch Ultrabook Netbook [Size: 13.3-Inch, Color: Green] for $15.99 (Amazon Affiliate Link) from Andy Ihnatko.

Tally:

• Andy Ihnatko: 12
• Alex Lindsay: 3
• Serenity Caldwell: 3
• Kelly Guimont: 1
• Don McAllister: 1