[TorLin]

Star Wars vs Star Trek: Which Franchise Has Better Space Gadgets?
By Sean Fallon, 5:00 PM on Mon May 4 2009, 4

Source: star-wars-vs-star-trek-which-franchise-has-better-space-gadgets by Gizmodo

Given that it's space week here on Giz, I thought it might be a perfect opportunity to pose a question that brings up the age old battle between Star Wars and Star Trek.

However, this question isn't necessarily about which movies are better overall. What I'm interested in finding out is which of these iconic sci-fi franchises have conjured up the coolest futuristic space gadgets.

Star Wars (which gadget is your favorite?)
Star Trek (which gadget is your favorite?)
I propose a third option (which movie?)
Not Sure

 

[bezoomny]

Given your question, I have to say Star Trek. And my favorite Star Trek gadget is the transporter beam-thing. Of course.

I think that Doctor Who had some awesome gadgets too. The sonic screwdriver is my favorite, of course, but K-9 is really awesome too.

 

[shyvr6]

My favorite gadets would be the holodeck and the light saber.

Overall, I think Star Trek wins though in terms of better gadets. For cooler gadets I would have to give it to Star Wars.

 

[Scrub-Zero]

I don't know much about Star Trek, so my pick goes to Star Wars. And lightsabers are the best gadgets.

 

[Hank Scorpio]

Star Trek
If I had a holodeck I'd never leave.

 

[ilikebooks]

Star Trek
If I had a holodeck I'd never leave.

This :yes

 

[ShyFX]

Sorry Torlin, I think Star Trek has Star Wars beat, gadget wise. The only gadget I remember from Star Wars was a lightsaber. I dunno what the hell I'd do with one of those things. Star Trek has the holodeck, transporters, and replicators. All of those would come in real handy if they existed.

 

[WineKitty]

Star trek!!!!!!!

 

[nubly]

star wars! nothing beats having a droid around for help

 

[Aurora]

I was brought up on Star Trek - The Next Generation. Thanx Dad. HOLODECK and REPLICATORS. We need them in the future!

I reckon Im the only person on the planet that HATES Star Wars!

 

[Micronian]

I reckon Im the only person on the planet that HATES Star Wars!

Just pretend that part I, part II, and part III don't exist. That's what I do to keep myself from hating star wars and george lucas.

 

[ShyFX]

star wars! nothing beats having a droid around for help

Dude, Data (the android from Star Trek) would kick C3PO and R2D2's asses while singing the Phantom of the Opera..backwards. :b

 

[WineKitty]

Dude, Data (the android from Star Trek) would kick C3PO and R2D2's asses while singing the Phantom of the Opera..backwards. :b

:nw :nw

 

[TorLin]

Sorry Torlin

SHYFX - why do you have be sorry for? i made the poll.

if someone likes star trek more, I dont hold any thing back on anyone. lol.
people seems to think that if they don't see star wars they are automatically not my friend ??

 

[Aurora]

Dude, Data (the android from Star Trek) would kick C3PO and R2D2's asses while singing the Phantom of the Opera..backwards. :b

:nw

 

[SilentLoner]

Star Trek. And ever since I saw the new movie on Friday I doubt I will ever watch a Star Wars movie again. That one film pwned the entire star wars saga.