CES 2011 To Feature Largest Apple-Related Product Display Ever

Topic: CES 2010

A new Apple product line means a new line of peripherals from manufacturers like iSkin and Mophie. Every year the CES show includes the iLounge Pavilion, where various companies go to show off their Apple product-related peripherals. In 2010, the Pavilion was 25,000 square feet in size and filled with more than 100 companies. And next year is set to be even bigger. iLounge has reserved twice as much space for 2011.

Skosche, Incipio, Vestalife and many others will all be in attendance next year, with their iPad accessories in tow. Right now, there are fairly few cool peripherals for the iPad. That state of affairs will not last long. I predict that keyboard/speaker combo iPad docks are going to be very big at CES 2011. There are quite a few elaborate docks for the iPhone and iPod touch, and the iPad opens up so many more potential avenues.

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Posted on Wed, 3 Feb 2010 19:20:08 CST | by Robert Evans

Zotac's 2010 Net-top Line-Up

Topic: CES 2010

Zotac was at CES 2010 with a new line of devices geared towards multimedia awesomeness. Netbooked reports that the line-up included new net-tops, a netbook, and an Internet tablet. The MAG net-tops are very clearly media machines. One of them uses the Pinetrail-D platform and sports GeForce GT218 graphics, which makes it capable of 1080p playback.

Two of Zotac's MAG net-tops are CULV based. One of them will have a dual-core Pentium SU4100 processor while the other will have GMA 4500MHD graphics. Another will use a dual-core AMD Athlon Neo X2 L325 processor with an ATI Radeon HD 3200 GPU. These net-tops will hit in March for around $300. Sounds perfect for a media box.

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Posted on Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:22:06 CST | by Robert Evans

Cannondale Simon Electronic Suspension Reads Trail

Topic: CES 2010

Bike maker Cannondale exhibited a the Simon electronic front suspension system for Mountain Bikes at the CES 2010.
Demonstrated as a concept the programmable Simon suspension system uses an ADI single-axis iMEMS accelerometer to monitor the terrain at 2-millisecond intervals.

This data is processed by the Simon system to access more than 10,000 terrain-response maps to provide optimal bicycle suspension control. Unlike previous mountain bike front suspension technologies, which relied on mechanical devices with slower response times, the Simon front suspension system incorporates ADI’s accelerometers for real-time response, which allows riders to instantly adapt to changing trail conditions.
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Posted on Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:07:31 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

CTL Unveils TW9 Notebook, Laptops, and More

Topic: CES 2010

CTL has unveiled its new line of gear at CES including a new laptop, netbook and a TV. The new gear includes the 10.1-inch 2go E10IS Classmate netbook. The machine runs the Intel Pine Trail platform and is semi-rugged with a spill resistant keyboard.

The company also introduced the 11.6-inch 2goPC QW6 ultra portable notebook. The machine has a dual core Pentium processor, three USB ports, and a 6-cell battery. The machine looks to bridge the gap between netbook and laptop. Read more

Posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

OCZ USB 3.0 External SSDs Detailed

Topic: CES 2010

We reported earlier that OCZ brought a ton of USB 3.0 products to show off at CES 2010. One of those devices was an external SSD hard drive that operates with USB 3.0. We didn't hear much about this SSD during the show, but now Fudzilla has managed to nab the juicy details.

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Posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:29:23 CST | by Robert Evans

Bandshell Case Unveiled for iPhone Announced

Topic: CES 2010

There have been a few devices hit the market that aim to improve the sound quality form the iPhone by simply pushing the sound towards the user with a plastic shell. A new case for the iPhone has been unveiled called the Bandshell. The case has a slide out lip that promises to improve sound.

The case also has one side that is flat to allow the phone to stand upright so you can watch video more comfortably. The case comes in 12 different colors and a special price for CES is being offered of $19.99. Read more

Posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Samsung's C9000 3D HDTV: A Work of Art

Topic: CES 2010

The television is the centrepiece of the living room. When I was a kid every TV on the market was huge and constructed with all the artistic finesse of of a giant plastic brick. Now the televisions are thin and lightweight but, for the most part, completely uninspired. Samsung's upcoming C9000 HDTV, shown for the first time at CES 2010, is a notable exception to this rule.

That photo up top isn't misleading; the C9000 really is that slim. This HDTV has 3D support and a severe weight problem worthy of a "very special" episode of 90210. Due to the screen's relentless thin-ness, this machine's guts are all contained in the base, along with all of its various USB and HDMI slots. Gizmodo reports that the remote also doubles as a mini-smartphone, capable of viewing streaming media from other sources on its own.

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Posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:05:49 CST | by Robert Evans

Mobinnova Unveils Tiny NVIDIA Tegra-based Netbook

Topic: CES 2010

Mobinnova has unveiled a new netbook that has a small screen and is powered by the NVIDIA Tegra platform that supports AT&T 3G service. The small little machine sports an 8.9-inch screen with a resolution of 1024 x 600. The device has 512MB of RAM and 512MB of NAND for OS storage.

The OS used on the device is Android and storage for data and software is to an 8-64GB SSD and can be expanded with SD cards of up to 64GB. The device operates on HSPA 7.2 and 5.1Mbps networks and UMTS 850/1900/2100 networks. It also has GPRS EDGE connectivity. Read more

Posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Samsung and Luminus Devices Launch LED-based Front Data Projector

Topic: CES 2010

Samsung and Luminus Devices have announced that they are partnering to launch a new LED-based front data projector. The projector will use the Luminus PhlatLight LEDs and will have a resolution of 1024 x 768.

The Led projector segment is growing rapidly and while the projectors typically cost more than their standard counterparts, the LEDs last much, much longer than the traditional light source potentially saving the user hundreds of dollars during the lifetime of the projector. Read more

Posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Pico Projector with 1024 x 600 Resolution Unveiled at CES

Topic: CES 2010

Pico Projectors are cool devices putting the projectors that many business and home users want into a package that can be carried in a pocket or a bag. The projectors are getting better all the time with more brightness and better resolution.

Syndiant and Foryou unveiled a prototype pico projector at CES that has a resolution of 1024 x 600. The projector uses the Syndiant SYL2061 panel to get the resolution. Read more

Posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Fujitsu Lifebook UH900 Is Glorious, Overpriced

Topic: CES 2010

It's rare for a product that doesn't come from Apple to be both breathtakingly beautiful and hysterically overpriced. Apparently Fujitsu has been learning from the masters of the craft. The Fujitsu Lifebook UH900 (Akihabara News) was officially announced at CES 2010 this year. This was something we'd very much been looking forward to...until we saw the price Fujitsu expected people to pay for it; $999.

So what does a good Fujitsu customer get for their thousand bucks? A hand-sized 1.1 pound mini-notebook with a 5.6" multi-touch screen, an Atom Z series CPU, a 62 GB SSD, Windows 7 home premium, GPS, Garmin Mobile navigation, Bluetooth, WiFi, stereo mic, ECO battery-life increasing button, and a lovely champagne finish. This thing is basically a Palm Pilot that took up smoking meth and abusing powerful steroids.

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Posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:31:19 CST | by Robert Evans