Comments on: CES – the Consumer Electronics Show: what should I see? http://james.cridland.net/blog/ces-the-consumer-electronics-show-what-should-i-see/ Radio futurologist and beer drinker Thu, 17 May 2012 16:38:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Andrew Leyden http://james.cridland.net/blog/ces-the-consumer-electronics-show-what-should-i-see/#comment-1816 Andrew Leyden Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:34:23 +0000 http://james.cridland.net/blog/?p=1069#comment-1816 Here is one that fits both of your recent posts. Internet car radio device announced: http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/04/ces-2009-preview-internet-radio-in-the-car/ Here is one that fits both of your recent posts.

Internet car radio device announced:
http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/04/ces-2009-preview-internet-radio-in-the-car/

]]> By: Helen Blaby http://james.cridland.net/blog/ces-the-consumer-electronics-show-what-should-i-see/#comment-1815 Helen Blaby Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:23:48 +0000 http://james.cridland.net/blog/?p=1069#comment-1815 Where are you staying? The monorail serves the convention centre, and although it gets annoying after a while, the commentary is fairly amusing. And when I was there, I played the slots and came away a winner..it can happen! Where are you staying? The monorail serves the convention centre, and although it gets annoying after a while, the commentary is fairly amusing.

And when I was there, I played the slots and came away a winner..it can happen!

]]> By: Andrew Leyden http://james.cridland.net/blog/ces-the-consumer-electronics-show-what-should-i-see/#comment-1814 Andrew Leyden Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:04:52 +0000 http://james.cridland.net/blog/?p=1069#comment-1814 First, a few CES survival points: * Cabs are impossible to get at the convention center. Rental cars are very cheap in Vegas but parking near the Convention center can suck. * The shuttle buses don't run that frequently, so consider going to the next hotel over if that bus is about to leave. Best to have a good idea of the layout on the strip. * LAS Vegas airport REQUIRES you to show your luggage check coupon after picking up your luggage. Keep it safe. * Lines to go through security at the airport on your way home can be evil. * Never, never never play a slot machine. Now, for what to see? It's a monsterous chaotic mess. Your best bets will come from picking a few companies out of the directory, plotting them on the map, and paying close attention to everything you walk past on the way to get there. You'll find some nuggets hidden amongst all the insanity. In addition, there will be one section of the Convention Center (usually the Northern bits or even in the Hilton hotel area) that is reserved for the 'Asian' companies. These are the manufacturers from Asia showing off their wares and capabilities. Expect a) a ton of junk, I mean just stupid stuff like glow in the dark USB dongles, etc) but you will also find and b) many people who don't speak English that well, but if you ask them 'what's new' they might pull something out of their pocket or a back pack that they aren't officially showing just yet. You can see some cool toys up there. If you are willing to wait for a shuttle, there is a 'high end' audio section that takes over an old hotel. It's away from the main hall because the walls of this hotel are 12 inch concrete enabling companies to BLAST their music on $50,000 turntables through $20,000 speakers so you can hear you music the way it should be. Feel free to bring your own favorite CD as they'll put it on for you so you can compare the sound to what you have back home. The Digital Media Device coalition will be meeting and the BBC is a member. Did you get a ticket? http://www.imdalliance.org/founders.php Also CISCO is going to release all their new home digital media devices at CES this year. Have fun. Passing this year to hit a few other smaller shows. First, a few CES survival points:

* Cabs are impossible to get at the convention center. Rental cars are very cheap in Vegas but parking near the Convention center can suck.
* The shuttle buses don’t run that frequently, so consider going to the next hotel over if that bus is about to leave. Best to have a good idea of the layout on the strip.
* LAS Vegas airport REQUIRES you to show your luggage check coupon after picking up your luggage. Keep it safe.
* Lines to go through security at the airport on your way home can be evil.
* Never, never never play a slot machine.

Now, for what to see? It’s a monsterous chaotic mess. Your best bets will come from picking a few companies out of the directory, plotting them on the map, and paying close attention to everything you walk past on the way to get there. You’ll find some nuggets hidden amongst all the insanity.

In addition, there will be one section of the Convention Center (usually the Northern bits or even in the Hilton hotel area) that is reserved for the ‘Asian’ companies. These are the manufacturers from Asia showing off their wares and capabilities. Expect a) a ton of junk, I mean just stupid stuff like glow in the dark USB dongles, etc) but you will also find and b) many people who don’t speak English that well, but if you ask them ‘what’s new’ they might pull something out of their pocket or a back pack that they aren’t officially showing just yet. You can see some cool toys up there.

If you are willing to wait for a shuttle, there is a ‘high end’ audio section that takes over an old hotel. It’s away from the main hall because the walls of this hotel are 12 inch concrete enabling companies to BLAST their music on $50,000 turntables through $20,000 speakers so you can hear you music the way it should be. Feel free to bring your own favorite CD as they’ll put it on for you so you can compare the sound to what you have back home.

The Digital Media Device coalition will be meeting and the BBC is a member. Did you get a ticket? http://www.imdalliance.org/founders.php

Also CISCO is going to release all their new home digital media devices at CES this year.

Have fun. Passing this year to hit a few other smaller shows.

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