As one makes their way through the throngs of booths, gadget prototypes, beautiful spokes models, SWAG and row after row of glaring lights and signs, few people get to see the inner machinations of what CES is all about. Jon Abt found his way into what he called an “information hub” where dozens and dozens of people from around the world frantically make calls, dial their smartphones and type furiously at their…
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Abt @ CES 2012: Sony Glasses-Free 3D TV
Looking to get a 3D TV, but don’t like having to wear clunky 3D glasses? Sony has just the solution for you: a glasses-free 3D TV. Jon Abt saw various models of what Sony has to offer, but he preferred the smaller screens compared to the larger ones. Since it is newer technology, Sony may need to figure out all the bells and whistles, but glasses-free 3D TVs are a great idea.…
Abt @ CES 2012: Sony Google TV Streamer and Blu-ray Player
A glimpse of one of the many trends hitting CES 2012 is the advanced TV technology presented by Sony. Sony announced an updated version of its Google TV-powered Blu-ray player, the NSZGP9, as well as their first ever Google TV set-top box, the NSZGS7. As you can see, the Blu-ray design is different that Sony’s model from last year, the NSZGT1. That model, while still available, offered a bulkier look and and…
CES 2012: The Leading Trends
The first news buzz out of CES from our Abt Representatives are incoming trends to look forward as 2012 rolls out. A few that CES 2012 has already showcased, are the increase of tablets, easier ways to stream multimedia to your TV, Ultrabooks and the influx of slimmer TVs. Another interesting trend are “connected cars.” There will be technology on display such as the OTOCAM3 from Advent that connects to Pandora through…
LG Reveals 84-inch UD LCD TV
LG Electronics announced one of the surprises it has planned for the International CES—the world’s largest 3D Ultra Definition (UD) TV. The LCD TV measures 84 inches diagonally, is 3D ready and features LG’s Smart TV technology. “LG is pushing the limits of home entertainment innovation with this 3D UD TV,” said Havis Kwon, LG Electronics Home Entertainment president and CEO Wednesday. “We are bringing together all our smart-TV and 3D knowledge…