Posts tagged with ces-2010
BlackBerry 8910 Curve spotted at CES 2010
Posted on January 26, 2010 3:06 AM
We know, we missed this one at the Case-Mate booth a couple of weeks ago at CES 2010. We're talking about the yet unreleased BlackBerry 8910 Curve (also known as Atlas or Dakota), where rumors concerning its specifications include a bummer EDGE-only connection, a 3.2-megapixel camera, a 480 x 360 display, 256MB RAM, A-GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity and a 1,500 mAh battery. Still, Case-Mate is prepared for its relaese as it already offers a Fuel Lite battery pack/case - all you need to do is pick it up when you're good and ready.
French retailers unhappy about eBooks success
Posted on January 14, 2010 1:01 AM
Almost everybody looks to be welcome the wave of E-book readers, and there have been a great many of those little devices at CES 2010. Book retailers on the other hand, are rather unhappy about the whole issue, and it seems that book retailers in France are particularly unhappy about it all, as the 5 major French bookstore chains are ganging up and trying to set up a “national e-book platform”, to try and stem the momentum of Amazon and Google. To achieve this, they’ve asked the government and publishers to help in this effort. To be honest, it’s hard to imagine publishers helping out the retailers, after all, retail chains have probably been bullying the publishers for quite some time now. Do you think that digital print will replace traditional paper books over time, or will they be able to coexist in the same world?
15 most popular CES stories
Posted on January 12, 2010 5:14 PM
We've already published our Best of CES, which is our own take on what was cool at CES, but if we look at the top 15 stories (sorted by views) other themes bubble up: computers and phones are still extremely popular. If you have not looked at them yet, do it now. At CES 2010, the Alienware M11X has been the most viewed item in our CES coverage.
Asus UL80JT Boasts A 12-hour Battery Life
Posted on January 12, 2010 6:14 AM
[CES 2010] You might have been drooling over the Asus ROG G37Jh high-end notebook during CES, and missed the UL80JT. While this laptop is also powerful, as it boasts an Intel Core i7 CPU, Nvidia GeForce 310 graphics chip, it’s also energy efficient. This is due to it being able to re-clock its CPU on a second-by-second basis, and well as switch between the Nvidia GeForce 310 and Intel GMA. With all that in place, it boasts an amazing 12-hour battery life, which is rarely ever seen on a notebook, much less a high-powered one (albeit running at lower speeds for battery efficiency). So would you rather go for the raw power of the Asus ROG G37Jh, or the energy efficiency of the UL80JT?
Panasonic Lumix FP3
Posted on January 11, 2010 8:33 PM
[CES 2010] Panasonic will be releasing its latest ultra-slim Lumix FP3 compact digital camera sometime in 2010. The FP3 will sport a 14-megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom, image stabilization, face detection, HD video capture, and a 3-inch touchscreen (which seems to be gaining popularity with cameras nowadays). Thanks to the touchscreen, you’ll also be able to use your finger to touch and focus, before taking the picture. Hopefully this camera won’t be released too late into 2010, eh?
MSI Projector PC
Posted on January 11, 2010 8:01 PM
[CES 2010] Tired of lugging your laptop and projector together with you when you go to presentations? Well, the MSI Projector PC by MSI well certainly pique your interest. If the name didn’t give it away, it’s a projector, that can project an image up to 60-inches, but houses a fully working PC inside it. Just hook up a keyboard and a mouse, and you’re good to go. In terms of PC specs, the Project PC sports an Intel Atom processor, Nvidia ION graphics, HDMI out, LAN, 4 USB 2.0 ports, 3.5mm audio jack and can even playback video in HD. This Projector PC is still in the concept stages, but MSI are hoping to get it into stores sometime later this year, thought here isn’t any information on pricing just yet.
MSI 3D All In One PC At CES
Posted on January 11, 2010 7:32 PM
[CES 2010] MSI has showcased the world’s first 3D all-in-one PC that comes with 3D glasses. With it, users will be able to enjoy 3D gaming, HD movies, and it’ll be connected to wireless 3D glasses, offering a different kind of experience. One of the cooler features is that you’ll be able to store the wireless keyboard behind the sliding screen, saving desktop space. The bundled wireless mouse can also function as an IP phone, or even a remote control. Not too shabby, eh? It seems like 3D technology is going to become mainstream in 2010, which is certainly welcome news.
LG GT540 Announced At CES
Posted on January 11, 2010 7:15 PM
[CES 2010] You might have missed it, but LG announced a new Android-powered device at CES – the LG GT540. It’s dubbed by LG as a “specialized social networking smartphone”, and is aimed at first-time smartphone users, who are mainly looking for a quick and easy way to access their social networking profiles on the move. The GT540 is expected to be launched worldwide on April 2010, though there isn’t any official pricing just yet. Specifications of the GT540 include:
- Android 2.0
- 3-megapixel camera
- microSD card expansion
- Google Maps, Google Search, Gmail and YouTube
- Android Market
Horizon Hydrofill Hydrogen Refueling and Storage Solution
Posted on January 11, 2010 1:09 PM
[CES 2010] We published about Horizon Hydrofill, when it was announced prior to CES on Jan. 4th, and we got a chance to see the device at the show. Hydrofill is a major fuel cell innovation, allowing everyone to have a personal hydrogen generator and portable hydrogen cartridges. The Hydrofill system basically extracts hydrogen from water using electrolysis, and store it in the Hydrostick solid hydrogen cartridges. 60 W DC power is enoufght to extract 10 liters of Hydrogen per hour and fill one of the Hydrostick cartrigdge.Using the cartridge, you can charge your cellphone, or laprtop or any device with USB connector. According to Horizon, the metal hydride alloys contained in the cartridge absorb hydrogen into their crystalline structure and creates the highest volumetric energy density of any form of hydrogen storage. Horrizon Hydrofill can be powered by AC power, a solar panel or a small wind turbine.
Ubergizmo's Best of CES
Posted on January 11, 2010 12:35 PM
CES 2010 was a blast and here's a sample of what we think was the Best of CES. Check them out, give us your opinion, tell what what else you found was cool and worth looking at. Thanks for tuning in to our live blogging last Wednesday and thanks for following CES 2010 with us. Next month we will be at Mobile World Congress!
Parrot AR Drone
The parrot AR Drone has generated quite a buzz. Although we're not sure if it will actually be a commercial success, but it was very refreshing to watch a refreshing product from a company that is known for its Bluetooth hands-free products. Check out the video.
Ubergizmo's Best of CES
Posted on January 11, 2010 12:35 PM
CES 2010 was a blast and here's a sample of what we think was the Best of CES. Check them out, give us your opinion, tell what what else you found was cool and worth looking at. Thanks for tuning in to our live blogging last Wednesday and thanks for following CES 2010 with us. Next month we will be at Mobile World Congress!
Parrot AR Drone
The parrot AR Drone has generated quite a buzz. Although we're not sure if it will actually be a commercial success, but it was very refreshing to watch a refreshing product from a company that is known for its Bluetooth hands-free products. Check out the video.
Sideline Cinq Offers Your Extra Monitors
Posted on January 11, 2010 6:45 AM
[CES 2010] If you’ve been trying to get an additional display for your laptop, but are always on the road, you’ll probably be delighted with the Cinq, by Sideline. This device can be attached to your laptop via USB (for both data and power), giving you a 10.1-inch, 1024 x 600 secondary display, and a SD card reader. It works with both Windows and Mac, and weighs in at 15.6 ounces. The device will be going for $249 in Q3, but if you want to save a few bucks, you can always pre-order it now from Sideline’s site, at a discounted price of $199.
Wii And PS3 Gun Controllers
Posted on January 11, 2010 6:36 AM
[CES 2010] Want to get more serious about gaming on your Nintendo Wii or Sony PS3? These gun controllers from CTA Digital on show at CES will certainly give you a more realistic feel to your gaming sessions. Both have been labeled as sniper guns, though the PS3 model sure looks a lot like an AK-47. Apparently the sniper scopes are there for show, not for gaming accuracy (boo). The Wii version will require you to use your own Wiimote and Wii Motion Plus attachment, while the PS3 version will sport its own built-in joystick, D-pad, and doesn’t need any additional hardware (aside from your PS3). There isn’t any mention of when the PS3 gun will be available, but the Wii gun is already up for pre-order on Amazon for $39.99, and should begin shipping on the 20th of Jan.
Airnergy Wi-Fi Powered Charger
Posted on January 11, 2010 6:35 AM
[
CES 2010] Wireless charging seems like a dream to move gadget-users out there, after all, who’d want to plug a device into a charger, if you could charge it wirelessly, right? The Airnergy Charger certainly looks promising, and might actually fulfill your wireless charging fantasies. This device is able to harvest the electricity from Wi-Fi networks, and convert it into electricity with a high enough efficiency to make it practical. When demoed at CES, it was able to charge a BlackBerry from 30% charge to full in about 90 minutes, using ambient Wi-Fi as a power source. So as long as you have a Wi-Fi network around you, you just have to carry it around, and it’ll charge itself. Of course, the proximity of the Wi-Fi source, and number of Wi-Fi sources will also be a factor. The best part is the company, RCA, says that the USB charger will be available this summer for just $40, and if they stick to that price point when it’s released, it’s going to be one interesting device.
Roll Up Keyboard Gives You Portable Music
Posted on January 10, 2010 8:30 AM
Want to bring your (musical) keyboard around with you more often, but can’t do so due to its large size? Well, you’ll want to check out the EP-K49T, a roll up keyboard from China Victory International Enterprises, LTD. This rubber keyboard has 29 keys, 10 demo songs, and even recording capabilities and built-in speakers. You’ll also get 100 sound settings, 100 rhythms, and eight drum kit settings.
Oregan Networks Launches Widget Store For Your TV
Posted on January 10, 2010 8:13 AM
[CES 2010] Oregan Networks has come up with an applications store for connected TVs, allowing you to select and download services and applications onto your TV. With that in place, you’ll be able to select and download services and applications to be used on your television. Content such as Twitter, weather, sports and news will be available, and will come pre-installed with Onyx. You can also access paid content, such as movies and subscription TV services via these Widgets. Do you think Widgets belong on your TV, or should it be confined to computers and cell phones?
Toshiba Cell TV HDTV
Posted on January 10, 2010 8:07 AM
[CES 2010] Toshiba certainly didn’t want to miss out the fun at CES, and has announced its latest and greatest HDTV, the Cell TV, along with a companion media center set-top box. One of the more notable features of the TV is its processing power, which Toshiba boasts is ten times that of more personal computers, and 143 times faster than most LCD TVs on the market today. While processing power is rarely mentioned when it comes to TVs, this will come into to play here due to the TVs 2D to 3D conversion, converting normal 2D pictures into what it would look like in 3D, even at 1080p. Do you think you’d want to look into such a TV? It’ll be available in 46, 55 and 65-inch models. While pricing information hasn’t been announced just yet, the device should be going on sale in Q3 or Q4 of 2010.
Lexi E-book Reader
Posted on January 10, 2010 7:58 AM
[CES 2010] Audiovox had its Lexi e-book reader on show at CES 2010, joining the increasingly-crowded e-book reader party. Features of the Lexi include a 6-inch display, 800 x 600 resolution, 2GB internal memory, and a battery that’s good for up to 7000 page turns. Will it be able to take on the Kindle and Nook? We’ll have to see when the device hits the stores in May 2010. In case you were wondering, it’ll be going for $229.
Evertune: No More Tuning Your Guitar
Posted on January 10, 2010 7:44 AM
[CES 2010] Are you tired of having to constantly tune your guitar? Well, if that’s the case, you’ll certainly want to check out EverTune, which is a bridge that keeps your guitar tuned to whatever you put it at. This works by feeding your guitar strings into an adaptive spring-tension device inside the guitar body. As each string or tuner post is loosened, the springs will compensate, and thus maintaining the tension that you set when you initially tuned the guitar. EverTune will be available on select models from certain guitar manufacturers soon, and also as an installation kit.
Inbrics M1 Is One Thin Android Slider
Posted on January 10, 2010 7:27 AM
[CES 2010] You don’t see all that many Android devices with a slider form factor, aside from the Motorola Droid, but the Inbrics M1 is also extremely thin (for a slider). Aside from its size, it’s not slouch in the feature department too, as it sports a 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED display, 3-megapixel camera, front-facing VGA camera, 800MHz processor, 16GB built-in storage, microSD card expansion, and a full QWERTY keyboard. While it’s running the slightly old Android 1.5 at the moment, it should be upgraded to Android 2.0 by the time it’s in the market in March 2010. There isn’t any price or availability information on this phone just yet, probably because there isn’t a confirmed carrier just yet, but hopefully they’ll be able to find one soon.
