CES Expo 2010 – The Top Ten
Many companies with a focus and presence in the consumer technology industry flock to the International CES Expo in hopes of promotion and recognition of new, technologically advanced products. This year’s 2010 Expo was no exception. Some of the top products as rated by CNET that were introduced at the Expo include:
1. Panasonic VT25
The most talked about emerging technology at the 2010 CES Expo was 3D, and Panasonic had one of the top buzz-worthy products with this technology. The Panasonic VT25 TV is scheduled to ship this coming spring and will be one of the first 3D-capable flat-panel HDTVs available in the US, packed full of compelling features, including Skype, Netflix and YouTube compatibility. Though Sony, LG, Toshiba and Samsung all announced 3D-compatible HDTV’s, it was Panasonic that won ‘Best in Show’ at this year’s CES Expo.
2. Intel Wireless Display Technology
It’s true the capability of connecting computers to LCD and Plasma monitors has been possible for years; however, Intel Wireless Display Technology, the winner of the 2010 ‘People’s Voice Award’, allows this capability without the clunky boxes or wires previously required. Intel’s technology is a platform where a WiDi-enabled laptop and one of Intel’s new Core-series CPUs is connected wirelessly to an adapter box that plugs into the HDMI port of any display. Per CNET, Intel expects WiDi systems from several PC makers to be available in Best Buy stores by January 17.
3. Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid
This technology is making notebooks much more portable with a detachable display. Though it’s still up for debate as to whether or not this technology will perform as well as promised, the Lenovo definitely looks cool with the sleek idea of combining a notebook and tablet into one.
4. Boxee Box Home Theatre Software
An honoree at the CES awards, D-link’s Boxee Box media player system was created for streaming music and high-res pictures and videos with High-definition TV quality of 1080 pixels.
5. LG Blu-ray Disc Player
Another product LG got a lot of buzz about at the 2010 CES was their Blu-ray player with full HD 1080p resolution and 1080p upscaling capability. In addition to HD picture quality, its built-in Ethernet port provides the ability to stream movies, TV shows and videos directly to your TV using Netflix, YouTube™ and CinemaNow without a computer.
6. Plastic Logic Que E-Reader
Plastic Logic unveiled its Que e-reader at the 2010 CES. The e-reader is said to be intuitive and easy-to-use with its full, touch screen and Wi-Fi capability; however, it comes in a bit pricey at around $649-$799 retail.
7. Eye-Fi Pro X2
For camera lovers, the Eye-Fi Pro X2 8GB memory card is a wireless memory card that automatically uploads your photos to your computer, even when it’s off. It only uploads new photos taken (or ones you select for it to upload), so it’s like having a memory card that’s limitless.
8. Tibet Mobil DTV
In the making, Tibet Mobil DTV for Blackberry and iPhones will bring the TV experience to the palm of your hand.
9. LG Magic Wand
Move over all push-button remote controls for the new LG Magic Wand. LG revealed the prototype for the new TV remote, named the ‘Magic Wand’, at the CES. It moves your cursor on the screen by simply waving the wand up and down and left to right.
10. Nexus One
Per CNET, Nexus One is ‘the smartphone with which Google hopes to fundamentally change the way people buy phones.’ Nexus One is built with a focus on business users and enterprises and brings the Google experience to the palm of your hand.
Considering factors such as when products will hit the market, popularity and innovation, these are some of the top products rated Best of CES by CNET. Will you be one of the first with these new, innovative products? Happy technology—happy shopping!
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