So CES has been going on in Las Vegas for a day or two now, at least the portion that’s open to the press. I’ve been checking out the Revision3 coverage of CES and I must say they do a find job. I also watched a majority of the TWiT live broadcast which was also very informative. From what I’ve gathered, here are the main highlights:
- 3-D HDTVs
- Yellow pixels added to standard RGB
- Netbooks, eReaders, and tablet PCs (refered to as Slates)
- Digital media and being mobile but still connected to the internet (Ford sync variations etc.)
I believe, like almost all the people I’ve heard report on it, that the 3-D HDTVs are somewhat pointless. Though there must be some sort of market for them seeing as how every HDTV manufacturer has announced some sort of TV with 3-D capabilities. All the new TV’s will obviously still support regular 2-D video, so in reality I guess it won’t be that bad having the option for 3-D. If only they could eliminate the need to wear the 3-D glasses, then the technology could become a little more appealing.
The Addition of yellow pixels is something different and actually intriguing. On the surface it is such a simple addition; however, the improvements that it can bring are very promising. Better color variation and a picture with more clarification, sounds good to me.
The last two points are all around interesting. It is always cool to see the new tech and look at how they are trying to innovate and appeal to the future market. The Slate PC’s are cool and most likely a ploy to combat Apple and their undoubted reveal of a “table pc” later this month. Also, if I were in the market for a car, I’d be excited for the new Ford Sync technology. Adding all the bells and whistles that are available in a computer/other consumer electronics to a car is very appealing seeing as how most people spend a lot of their time in their cars.
All in all, some very interesting stuff being unveiled and I am now seriously considering making a trip out to Las Vegas next year for CES.
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Kevin, from what I hear, some of those 3d TVs actually don’t require those stupid glasses. They found a way to get the 3d picture with certain angles with different parts of the TV. It was explained to me, but I really wasn’t paying attention. The main problem with that is you need to be sitting straight on from the TV instead of off to the side a bit. Oh, another random factoid for you, ESPN is supposed to start up ESPN 3D for live sporting events. I agree though, 3d has been around since the ’50s and it still hasn’t caught on. Time to give it a rest (with the exception of those badass digital cameras that can take 3d pictures for use in Maya or 3dsMax).
Huh, that’s is interesting. I’m curious how that works since a different picture needs to be put into each eye for the 3d to work, or something similar to that. Yah there and DirecTV is going to provide 3d channels as well. Those cameras are pretty cool.