But when he wasn't on stage delivering the Keynotes that have announced so many iconic Apple products. Steve Jobs was busy running his company, an aspect of him the public didn't often see.

When Tim Cook and his fellow Apple executives hosted a Keynote event in early November, it was widely speculated that the team would be unveiling their highly-anticipated iPad mini - and they did not disappoint.

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

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