While just about everything slows down for us after the holiday season, there is one thing that brightens our January every year: The Consumer Electronics Show. CES, as it’s known, is the world’s foremost exhibition of consumer electronics and appliances—and one of the world’s most popular trade shows, period. Every year, professional attendees from around the globe flock…
It’s hard to believe, but another year is in the books! 2018 was a big year for us, with some major changes to the store, a steady march of engaging events, and countless goodies delivered to customers across the country. Here’s a look back at some of the highlights of the year. Hello AON, Goodbye AONThe biggest story…
Apple announced quite a few product refreshes at their hardware event today in Brooklyn. Included in the announcements were updates to the MacBook Air, the Mac Mini, and the iPad Pro. And while Apple announcements come around every year, this one saw some of the most significant upgrades in years. Here’s what’s new in these Apple products: 2018…
Want to become a part of the team that helps keep one of the country’s largest retailers moving smoothly on a day-to-day basis? If you’re a motivated person who thrives in an environment where you’re trusted to always be performing at your best, Abt might be just the place for you. We are currently filling immediate openings in…
After the resounding successes of the Nintendo NES Classic and SNES Classic, it was only a matter of time before the other big names got in on the retro action. This week, Sony dropped news of their own replica console, giving gamers who were there for the legendary system’s debut a chance to recapture some nostalgia. The Sony…
Abt Electronics received the prestigious award of being named Control4 Dealer of the Year for 2018! The awards recognize Control4 Dealers “..for their commitment in providing superior smart home solutions to their customers, delivering exceptional customer service well beyond the installation, and for overall business growth and excellence.” “Abt Electronics really stood out this year. Their incredible showroom…
While mirrorless cameras are nothing new—it’s been ten years since they first hit the market—they’ve remained enthusiast-level products for the Big Two camera companies. Neither Canon nor Nikon had released a pro-level, full-frame mirrorless camera, instead implementing the tech into products aimed more at the casual shooter: Canon with its EOS M line, and Nikon with the now-defunct…
While not the best-kept secret to anyone who follows tech rumors, today Sony unveiled a pair of new televisions that will sit atop their product lineup: the A9F OLED TV and the Z9F LED TV. These flagship “Master Series” TVs leverage all of Sony’s most advanced technologies to offer reference levels of image quality, and are packed with…
The next time you’re flying out of Chicago’s O’Hare airport, take a look out your window and see if you can spot Abt. If you’re not sure how to identify us (we’re the giant building right next to the expressway), just look for our rooftop logo! You’ll also see a few other interesting things, including our rooftop solar…
When Microsoft announced the original Surface Pro Tablet, it seemed to signal the beginning of the end for the traditional laptop. It offered the best of both laptops and tablets, with the power of the former and the portability and battery life of the latter. The touchscreen’s 3:2 aspect ratio mimicked the dimensions of a sheet of paper—great…
