CES 2012 Highlights by Joseph Pesta
January 10-13, 2012
The Consumer Electronics Show took Las Vegas by storm, as the biggest names in the tech industry turned out to unveil the latest products we'll all be seeing this year, as well as future technologies we'll be hearing more about in the years to come. Come along, as we take a look at some of the highlights from CES 2012.
CES 2012 - LG 55-Inch OLED 3D TV
LG's 55-inch OLED 3D TV had the CES show floor buzzing with it's incredibly crisp display and a contrast ratio of over 100,000,000:1.
CES 2012 - LG Pentouch 3D TV PM6900
Features built-in WiFi, Magic Pen, Magic Remote, Smart Share 2.0, 2D to 3D conversion, and drawing, photo editing, Internet, and office apps.
CES 2012 - LG Smart TV with Google TV
The LG Smart TV with Google TV features 120Hz TruMotion technology, resolution upscaling, Magic Remote with QWERTY keyboard, Android Market, Chrome browser, and Cinema 3D.
CES 2012 - Samsung 55-Inch Super OLED 3D TV
Not to be outdone by LG's 55-inch OLED 3D TV, Samsung had its own OLED TV to display, the 55-Inch Super OLED TV with 3D.
CES 2012 - Samsung LED TV Series 8
The Samsung LED TV Series 8 also made a splash with its bright colors and sharp screen.
CES 2012 - Samsung 70-inch 4K x 2K Display
The Samsung 70-inch 4K x 2K display gave us a glimpse of what the future has in store.
CES 2012 - Sharp AQUOS 80-Inch LED TV
The Sharp AQUOS 80-inch LED TV features the AQUOS 80-inch LED panel for improved brightness, colors, and more than twice the screen area of a 55-inch TV. Includes AQUOS Advantage Live for real-time support.
CES 2012 - Sharp 8K LCD TV
The Sharp upped the ante with its 8K LCD TV, giving us a look ahead to what we can expect to see in stores after 4K TVs have their run.
CES 2012 - Toshiba Glasses-Free 3D Quad Full HD Panel TV
The Toshiba Glasses-Free 3D Quad Full HD Panel TV features an 8.29 million pixel LCD display at 3840x2160 resolution, for four times as many pixels as full HD. Built-in upscaling technology for non-4HD images, and glasses-free 3D with face-detection, that adjusts the 3D viewable scope to the position of the viewers' faces.
CES 2012 - LG Blast Chiller
Featured in the LG French Door Bottom Freezer Refrigerator. The Blast Chiller can chill a canned beverage in 5 minutes.
Moneual Rydis H800 Robot Air Purifier
The Moneual Rydis H800 Robot Air Purifier features a multi-function remote control, auto navigation system, five level filter system, built-in 10 obstacle detection sensor, charging time of 2 hrs. 30 min., and a running time of 4 hrs. (2 hrs. in Turbo Mode).
CES 2012 - XShot iPhone Case
This special case for the iPhone 4 and 4S allows the phone to be attached to any standard tripod, for getting steady shots and eliminating image blur.
CES 2012 - Sony PS Vita
Look for Sony's PS Vita portable gaming system to launch on February 15th with a 1st Edition Bundle for $349, then as a standalone product on February 22nd with the WiFi only model selling for $249 and the WiFi plus 3G model selling for $299.
CES 2012 - Belkin Screencast AV4
The Belkin Screencast AV4 is a wireless AV-to-HDTV adapter, with connections for 4 HDMI AV devices. It supports full 1080p HD, 3D video, and 5.1 channels of surround sound.
CES 2012 - Gadmei P63
The Gadmei P63 features a glasses-free, 800x480 6-inch 3D display, 4GB of storage, Micro SD slot, and supports playback of music, 2D images and video, and
3D images and video.
CES 2012 - Toshiba 13.3-inch Tablet Concept
This 13.3-inch concept tablet from Toshiba gives a glimpse into what could be a future tablet design from the company. Pricing information, as well as information as to whether or not this tablet will make it into production, wasn't available.
CES 2012 - Toshiba 5.1-inch Tablet Concept
This 5.1-inch concept tablet from Toshiba was also on display. Pricing information and production information weren't available.
CES 2012 - Samsung Galaxy Note
The Samsung Galaxy Note features a 5.3-inch WXGA HD Super AMOLED display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, Android 2.3 Gingerbread (upgradeable to Ice Cream Sandwich), 8MP auto
focus rear camera, 2MP front camera, 1080p video recording, and integrated S Pen for handwriting input. The Samsung Galaxy Note will be available from AT&T.
CES 2012 - VGo Telepresence Robot
The VGo Telepresence Robot is ideal when having a presence in a location is necessary, but not practical. The operator controls the movement of the robot remotely, while people at the VGo's location can interact with the operator in real-time, along with the freedom of mobility, with clear and crisp voice and video. The VGo has already found its way into the medical, education, and engineering industries, and is continuing to expand into many more. The robot operates over 4G, for smooth function and reliability, and has a battery life of 6-8 hours on a single charge. When the VGo's power starts to run low, it can return to its docking station, where a typical recharging will take place in 10 hours.
CES 2012 - Innergie Magic Cable and Pocket Cell
The Innergie Magic Cable and Pocket Cell combine a single cable with multiple built-in charging tips and a small, standalone battery charger, to create a convenient portable charging system for just about any device you may have that is in need of a little juice. The Pocket Cell, for example, can charge a depleted iPhone twice, or give half a charge to a depleted iPad, more than enough to keep you going when you need to. The two units, combined, sell for $79.99.
CES 2012 - Invisible Keypad for iPhone
The Invisible Keypad for iPhone combines a case with removable portrait and landscape clear key overlay inserts, to provide the feel of real keys when using a virtual keyboard. The inserts store out of the way, inside the case, and can easily be slipped into place when needed. The Invisible Keypad for iPhone sells for $29.99.
CES 2012 - Audi Urban Concept Car
Audi showed off some of its new designs, with its Urban concept car.
CES 2012 - Kia Concept Car
Kia also made a splash, featuring its new designs and technology in its concept car.
CES 2012 - Spark Digital Microphone for iPad
This stylish microphone from Blue Microphones allows you to connect directly to your iPad for exceptional recordings with the convenience of mobility. The Spark Digital also provides USB connectivity, for connecting to your Mac or PC, and will be available this Spring for $199.
CES 2012 - Mikey Digital Microphone for iPhone
Get crystal clear recordings with your iPhone from the Mikey Digital by Blue Microphones. The Mikey Digital allows you to connect it to the 30-pin dock connector on your iPhone, and provides a line-input, 230-degree rotation, and three gain settings to give you the best recording possible, while protecting you from spikes in your audio. The Mikey Digital will be available this Spring for $99.
CES 2012 - Motorola DROID RAZR MAX
The Motorola DROID RAZR MAX features a dual-core processor, 21-hour battery life, 8.99mm thin DuPont KEVLAR fiber body, Verizon 4G LTE, Motocast, and is upgradeable to
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
CES 2012 - LG Spectrum
The LG Spectrum features a 4.5-inch True HD IPS display, Qualcomm 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, Verizon 4G LTE, 16:9 aspect ratio for distortion-free HD images, 8MP
rear-facing autofocus camera with full 1080p HD video recording capability, LED flash, Dolby Digital Plus audio, and exclusive ESPN
ScoreCenter HD Video.
CES 2012 - Nokia Lumia 900
The Nokia Lumia 900 features a 4.3-inch AMOLED ClearBlack Display, 4G LTE technology, a long-lasting battery, and improved cameras with Carl Zeiss optics for better photos and videos. The Lumia 900 will be coming exclusively to AT&T in the next couple of months. No pricing has been announced.
CES 2012 - Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook
The Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook features a carbon fiber base for increased strength, Intel 2nd generation Core processors, precision-cut aluminum lid, Gorilla Glass, a 13-inch
display in a 12-inch body, a 6-18mm thin body, is 2.99 lbs., and will be available in February, 2012.
CES 2012 - Samsung Series 9 Luxury Rose Gold Limited Edition
Samsung showed off the Luxury Rose Gold Limited Edition of the Samsung Series 9.
CES 2012 - Samsung Series 9 15-inch
The Samsung Series 9 15-inch features a 15-inch HD+ (1600 x 900) display, 0.6-inch super-slim, single shell, 100% aluminum body, MaxScreen technology (which allows the
15-inch screen to fit inside a 14-inch body), and a boot time of 9.8 seconds.
The Series 9 15-inch is expected to be released in the U.S. in a cobalt blue color (shown above).
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Joseph Pesta is a business and technology consultant. He owns and operates a business and technology consulting firm, based in the United States, and is the Executive Editor of In Tech Today. You can find him on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/josephrpesta, on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/josephrpesta, and visit his technology blog "Technically Me" at: www.technicallyme.com
