CES 2010 Wrap-up
By all measures, the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show that took place in Las Vegas this month was a huge success, despite the dark clouds of a recession and slow economic recovery. Roughly 120,000 industry professionals attended the multi-day event, which is up from last year (about 113,000), but still less than previous years. More than 2,500 technology companies introduced more than 20,000 new products at the show, according to event management. These ranged from widgets and wires to some serious 3D computers and displays.
Some of the hottest areas included netbooks, eReaders, tablet PCs, smartphones and even 3D notebooks and gaming systems. Nearly every manufacturer had a ‘green strategy’ to save the planet and energy costs for consumers, some more real than others. More than 5,000 reporters, editors and bloggers also made the trek to CES, including the entire staff of TechnologyGuide.com.
Be sure to check out our extensive coverage from the show floor as well as our wrap-up reports to keep up on the latest technology developments and plans for 2010.
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It has only been about a week or so since Apple unveiled it's controversial iPad and at least one thing is clear: Everybody wants to know more.
Is the iPad a true tablet PC, a colorful eReader, or a prototype of things to come? More than 2,100 readers responded to a survey we ran across multiple TechnologyGuide sites, and it looks like opinions are pretty evenly split. About 25 percent of respondents think the iPad will be a flop, 25 percent say it will attract a following, and about a third say it's "nothing to write home about". Roughly 15 percent think the iPad is "a sure hit."
Check out the results of our survey on NotebookReview.com.
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PUBLISHED: 2/2/2010 BY: Jamison Cush
MSI's newest netbook, the Wind U135, has nearly an identical hardware configuration as the ASUS Eee PC 1005PE, which NBR lauded for its 12-hour battery life. So how does the Wind U135 compare with ASUS's stingy power consumer and other 10-inch netbooks in its class?
NotebookReview.com's Kevin OBrien took the MSI Wind U135 through the paces, and while he found plenty to like about Atom-powered portable, a handful of glaring issues detracted from an otherwise capable device.
PUBLISHED: 1/28/2010 BY: Tim Scannell
The introduction of the Apple iPad has definitely created a strong buzz factor in the nascent tablet PC market, and will no doubt spark new activity and development in the field. It remains to be seen, however, whether Apple's slick and compact system will be perceived more as an entertainment and eReader device than a true multi-talented and flexible tablet PC.
PUBLISHED: 1/13/2010 BY: Tim Scannell
A lot of companies use the Consumer Electronics Show as a platform to showcase different concept technologies to the public.
This year's event was no exception, with computer maker MSI demonstrating an all-in-one desktop featuring built-in 3D technology. Like most systems taking the 3D route, the MSI desktop requires users to wear special glasses, although the system does offer a wireless keyboard and mouse that does away with the wired tethers of most systems.
Read more about MSI's concept PC and other CES news from DesktopReview.com Editor J.R. Nelson, who reports from the CES show floor.
PUBLISHED: 1/13/2010 BY: Tim Scannell
HP and Lenovo made the biggest splash in terms of notebooks at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, with the fiesty maker of the popular Thinkpad line of business portables determined to grab a larger market share among consumers.
Lenovo's IdeaPad S10 Tablet is an Intel Atom-based netbook that was a particular standout because of its 10-inch touchscreen that rotates 180 degrees in either direction. As expected, the small system's keyboard is second to none in this form factor, says NotebookReview.com Editor Jerry Jackson in his look at the best and worst laptops at this year's event.
Check out Jerry's First Look review and photos.
PUBLISHED: 1/11/2010 BY: Jamison Cush
Many of the big names at CES 2010 are taking a shot at the emerging eReader market, with Sony flipping its page on its own Daily Edition.
All of the major contenders are nestled in a corner of the Las Vegas Convention Center called the eBook TechZone, CES 2010s answer to a book nook (with apologies to Barnes & Nobles new device that was not at the show). This technology-infused reading room features literally hundreds of e-reader devices from dozens of manufacturers.
While some of the devices, like Plastic Logics QUE proReader, may not have the name recognition of the Amazon Kindle, they present a worthy challenge to the current e-reading king.
TechnologyGuide editor Jamison Cush was at CES to find out which eReader is set to dethrone the Kindle.
PUBLISHED: 1/8/2010 BY: Tim Scannell
Green initiatives and energy conservation were a key topic at CES 2010 in Las Vegas, as vendors like Toshiba wrapped green strategies into the messaging at their booths on the show floor, and a raft of other companies demonstrated green and lean products, ranging from netbooks to printers.
The biggest stumbling block, however, may be price of energy-sipping devices since many consumers are reluctant to pay more to save energy and the planet.
Just why prices are high was discussed at CES, as PrinterComparison.com Editor Sarah Meyer reports.
PUBLISHED: 1/6/2010 BY: Tim Scannell
After months of speculation and even a few early units slipped into the hands of a favored few just weeks before the holidays, Google has officially unveiled it's own Google-branded Android smartphone that features a high-resolution AM-OLED screen and a speedy 1GHz processor.
Get the scoop from Brighthand Editor Ed Hardy, who is at CES this week with the rest of the TechnologyGuide.com team!
PUBLISHED: 1/1/2010 BY: Tim Scannell
By 2011, mobile workers are expected to account for 73 percent of the total U.S. workforce, according to some market forecasters. This means that more executives, sales people, field force workers and consumers will be using their computers and wireless devices to access remote data bases and information sources than ever before in the history of mobile computing.
As they hop from one wireless hot spot to another, mobile mavens will also rely more on remote access tools that are designed to connect one device to another to duplicate or mirror desktops and make use of applications and data residing on a second device, such as a desktop PC.
We've looked at some of the top remote access tools to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, zeroing in on such things as network performance, security and ease of use. Want to find out which ones are winners and which barely left the starting gate? Check out our comprehensive evaluation and Buyers Guide in NoteBookReview.com.
PUBLISHED: 12/27/2009 BY: Tim Scannell
Looking to make just the right gesture in the New Year? Why not get a camera that relies more on gestures and touch technology to capture those awesome images? The Nikon CoolPix S70 is the latest in the company's point and shoot line and boasts just one optional shutter button in it's design. All functions are controlled by touch technology via Nikon's first use of an OLED touch panel screen. Check out our review of the S70 and be sure to watch for it at CES in January.PUBLISHED: 11/18/2009 BY: Ed Hardy
Google has changed the way the world uses the Web by establishing new boundaries for search engine technology. Now, the company is trying to change the way we all use our mobile phone, with the introduction of it's Android operating system.
Although still relatively new, Android has generated a significant buzz in both the consumer and business markets and is already bumping heads with the innovative iPhone. At the very least, the introduction of Android and phones based on this OS has presented some new and exciting options for people shopping for a new mobile phone or upgrade.
TechnologyGuide.com has created Android Watch to pull together important developments as well as Android device reviews, help you learn more about the various options available, and keep tabs on the Android revolution.
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Corsair Announces Two New SSD Brands: the NOVA and the REACTOR
PUBLISHED: 2/8/2010
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Corsair announced two more brands for its SSD offerings, the Nova series, and its higher performance brother, the Reactor series.
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Nikon releases pair of wide angle lenses
PUBLISHED: 2/8/2010
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Nikon introduces two new wide angle Nikkor lenses today - the AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR and the fast AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED. The pair of lenses are designed to offer an FX-format photographer more tools for wide angle shooting and more options for low-light situations.
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Motorola Droid Getting Android OS 2.1 Upgrade this Week
PUBLISHED: 2/8/2010
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Ever since Android 2.1 debuted last month, users of the Motorola Droid and other Android-based smartphones have been impatiently waiting for upgrades. Droid owners should be pleased to hear that their wait is almost over.
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nook eReader Will Be in Barnes & Noble Stores this Week
PUBLISHED: 2/8/2010
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The Barnes & Noble nook launched a few months ago, but it was sold only on this company's website. Starting in the middle of this week, those who want this e-book reader will be able to pick one up in a B&N store.
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Sweet printers, Cool deals
PUBLISHED: 2/8/2010
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While it's nice to get the latest version when it comes to technology, it is nicer still to get a good deal on your new toy. But can a sweet deal be found?
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Canon EOS Rebel T2i borrows from 7D, T1i feature set
PUBLISHED: 2/8/2010
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Canon announces today the arrival of a new digital Rebel - the Canon EOS Rebel T2i. The Rebel XSi drops out of their entry-level line to make way for the new flagship T2i. It boosts the feature set of the T1i with a sensor nearly identical to the almost-pro Canon EOS 7D. They introduce the T2i with a price starting under $1000.
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ATI Rolls Out HD5450: DirectX 11 Graphics for $50
PUBLISHED: 2/7/2010
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ATI decided to roll out the Radeon HD 5450, a new low-end discrete graphics card. The most affordable yet in their new 5000 series of cards, the 5450 is easily the cheapest way possible to take advantage of some of the cool new tricks found in the DirectX 11 API.
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ASUS, A-DATA Intro USB 3.0 Products
PUBLISHED: 2/5/2010
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ASUS has partnered with A-DATA to introduce new products using the new USB 3.0 standard.
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HP Intros G62t 15.6" Notebook
PUBLISHED: 2/5/2010
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HP today introduced its latest consumer notebook, the G62t series featuring a 15.6-inch display and Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors.
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Canon Pixma MX870 first look
PUBLISHED: 2/5/2010
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Be the first to get a hands-on look at Canon's brand new office all-in-one printer, the Pixma MX870!
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Most Popular Tablet PCs of January 2010
PUBLISHED: 2/2/2010
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Welcome to the January 2010 Most Popular Tablet PCs list. This report is made using the total page-views each product page receives in one month; so each time someone clicks one of the product links, they are submitting a vote in our monthly rankings. This list doesn't always show which models are the best selling, but instead the models that readers want to research the most.
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Apple Releases New iPad Tablet
PUBLISHED: 1/28/2010
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Yesterday Apple announced the new iPad - their first tablet device - designed to fill the gap between cellphones and notebooks without being as limited as a netbook. Starting at $499 the Apple iPad offers a 9.7" multitouch with an unbelievable $30 per month contract-free unlimited data plan. Is this the tablet we have all been waiting for?
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