LG Remote Monitoring Laundry System Design by: LG Electronics USA Inc. www.LGusa.com

The LG Electronics Remote Monitoring Laundry System (model: RLM20K) a unique washer/dryer system that allows consumers the freedom and convenience to monitor their laundry cycle remotely, with a small device. The system allows consumers to monitor cycle progress while they focus on other activities around the home. With a quick glance at the remote monitor, users can see the progress and remaining time on the washing, refreshing and drying cycles. This system, which utilizes Power Line Communication (PLC) technology, is easy to use and works by simply plugging the monitor into any electrical outlet within the home.

SlingPlayer Mobile Design by: Sling Media, Inc. www.slingmedia.com

SlingPlayer Mobile extends the functionality of the Slingbox, adding compatibility with WiFi and 3G-enabled handheld computers and smartphones. Customers now have access to their home TV virtually anywhere.

The Audex(tm) Jacket is the first to combine coveted Burton apparel with leading Motorola Bluetooth(r) wireless technology. This pioneering technology provides music & wireless communication on or off the mountain.

The Powergrid Fitness Exer-station transforms game play into muscle burning sport. Designed for use with PlayStation2, Xbox, and GameCube this health-conscious controller translates force applied to a 3-foot tall joystick into in-game motion.

 

 

 

The SkyScout(tm) is a handheld device that instantly identifies and/or locates any celestial object visible to the naked eye, providing educational and entertaining information, both in text and audio.

 

 

MTI's Intuition DS: RFID is a comprehensive hardware and software solution leveraging RFID technology to deliver timely and targeted messages to shoppers with the purpose cross-selling or delivering product-specific information. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Samsung LN-S8281D is the worlds largest commercially available LCD TV, which features 1080p, built-in ATSC tuner, Cable Card slot, and 2 HDMI connections (among others).

From Emagn corporation the Z800 3DVisor - The world's first combination of high resolution OLED-based stereovision, advanced 360 degree headtracker and stereo sound for a 3D experience that puts viewers inside games or movies.

The Fujitsu PalmSecure, FAT12FC1L1, works by capturing a person's vein pattern image while radiating it with near-infrared rays. The sensor utilizes the latest in biometric security technology.

Its the OQO model 01+ and its hmmm awesome unique. Certainly not for everyone, here are the basics. 

Who it's for:
If their laptop is too big but their PDA doesn't do the job...
Why they'll like it:
Only 5x3.5x1 inches and 14 ounces, the OQO 01+ is not much larger than a high-end PDA, yet it features a complete battery-powered Windows XP PC with slide-out keyboard, touch screen, USB, FireWire, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Dock the OQO 01+ to a large monitor and it becomes a worthy desktop PC (it better, because the price tag is that of a very high-end pc.)

List Price: $1,899

Have your portable electronic devices ever run out of power when you're traveling? A dead laptop battery in an airport? A DVD player that dies just before the movie ends? A digital camera that stops as the party gets going? Here's a possible one-stop solution to having the power you need anytime, anywhere. The sleek, lightweight XPower Pocket Powerpack will keep those electronic devices running when you need them. And you no longer have to carry an awkward assortment of cables, chargers, and spare batteries.

About the XPower Pocket Powerpack:

• Weighs about the same as a bottle of water.
• Has both a three-prong AC outlet and USB power outlet.
• Supplies backup battery power to run your laptop, Blackberry™, iPod™, cell phone, digital camera, portable DVD player, and more.
• Draws power directly from car or airplane power jacks.
• MSRP $119.99 US

The “Fusion” Solar Messenger Bag w/ optional PowerPac, is a recipient of the 2006 Innovations Design and Engineering Best of Innovations in the Portable Power category. the Solar Messenger Bag provides solar power to trickle charge external batteries and the internal batteries of many types of personal electronics using an existing 12V cigarette lighter adapter. The feature rich solar messenger bag is made of durable nylon and constructed to protect and power your personal electronics, including cell phones, MP3 players, iPods, and portable satellite radios.

The USB turntable by Ion is a great way to transfer all that classic vinyl you have in your basement. Yes 33 1/3, 45 even 78's can spin on this turntable you just connect this turntable to your pc with the usb cable, ply the record and hit record on the included software and your vinly will become digitized. You cna even use the software to remove hiss and pop if necessary. I've seen this online for as low as $115.00. I can't wait to do a review on this,  I have a huge stack of lp's and access to my Dad's Richard Pryor, Commodores, Eagles, Earth, Wind and Fire and even some Hall and Oates LP collection. The usb turntable would allow me to play them through my pc.It comes with software that will digitize them.The software will convert them to mp3.

Here are some highlights:

Converts records into MP3 or CD in one step

Adjustable belt-drive turntable

Anti-skating control for increased stereo balancing

Bias software restores vinyl to superior sound by reducing noise

Line level RCA and USB outputs

Software compatible with Windows 98, 2000, XP and Mac OS9 or greater

Includes USB cable, stylus, 45 RPM adapter and recording software

WOW, this is exciting, they look great and I was impressed with how easy it was to read, I even tried to put it right under a bright light and I could still see the screen well. The Sony Librie is a tremendous e-book. It uses E-Ink technology, which is so remarkably crisp that most people assume that the page on display is just a sticker (for demonstration.) In fact, unlike with a TFT display, you can view the Librie page from any angle. It comes with about 10mb of memory but you can bump up the size with the memory stick slot. 

This is like new textbooks for the future. Publishers like Random House, HarperCollins Publishers & Simon & Schuster and some others are supporting and supplying the service. You will be able to get the books through the Connect Store.  Interesting to see how this will play out in the education field and see what teachers and educators come out with some interesting ideas to interface and use these in the classroom. I think they will be out in the Srping or Summer this year - stay tuned.

Never run out of power again. Carry Energy To Run With? in the MFUEL UNIVERSAL POWER BANK for the simultaneous charging of 2 portable electronics on the go.

This company called DAVE TV is into Internet Protocol Television  or IPTV as its often called. The CEO, Kevin Lipscomb (far left) is a really smart techie. I met and interviewed him last year - he was also featured on CNBC, Cnet, Black Enterprise Magazine, Ziff-Davis TV and many other publications. He has created a new tv network that delivers all of its programming over the internet. 

Watching tv daily on your computer??? Don't worry the majority of us don't either. That's why DAVE TV is working with equipment manufacturers that make TV set top boxes. So how does this work? 2 ways, both of which are pretty easy; 1. you can use the DAVE TV set top box - you plug the set top box into your tv (just like a cable box),  then have the box connect to your home broadband service (dsl or cable) THAT's IT! - now just use your DAVE TV remote and navigate to watch their network. The 2nd option is to use your internet connected laptop or pc to watch their network. And yes, you can still acess all the programing you are use to BUT you can now obtain so much more and richer content.  Plus, whats even better is that you can submit your own content, set the pricing and let them handle everything else. This organic approach to acquiring tv programming will flip the current top-down tv model on its head and create new opportunities for independent creative artists to offer up their content on their terms. This is going to be hot - and oh yeah you (hopefully) can expect to see  me on their tech channel sometime this year.

Check this out! This guy from Europe was touting his new invention - essentially a USB file storage device that can fit easily in your wallet. Otherwise known as usb drives or thumb drives and are typically small enough to carry on your keychain or wear around your neck (like the one I'm showing in the photo). However, this is the 1st one I've ever seen that can fit in a wallet or purse and is as thin as a credit card. The first question I asked was "how durable is it?", and he gave it to me to bend and flex it - I was impressed. I thought this was a nifty device for someone who likes to carry files with them and not have to wear that stupid cord around the neck. Oh and thats not his real credit card so don't try to magnify it and steal the credit card numbers.

Okay its jam packed 130,00 ppl. Here is just a crowd shot of the action taking place outside of the Central Hall - there are 4 halls North, South, Central and The Sands.

 

The Pre-show press conference was great - they pulled out the red carpet for this welcome reception. The reception was held at the Innovators room which had about 30 or so tech companies that were previous award winners of the CES Innovators award an award that is given to companies for the big stides they make in innovation. This is a great reception because many of the Innovator winners are startups and not the "big names". This gives the press and the smaller (more innovative) companies a chance to meet and see their products and inventions.

This is a chance to catchup with fellow press members that you haven't seen for a year - like Keith Reed writer for the Boston Globe, formally of the Baltimore Business Journal, who ran out of town because he owed me money   (which he paid up in full w/interest when he saw me (just kidding).

At this event I also met a Laurel Md based company called Powergridfitness who has an awsome workout/gaming device this is awesome for kids that sit on the couch too long.

Even Hello Kitty was there helping to promote a new guitar and amplifier technology. I think I got a little carried away.

Hey folks I made it to the 2006 International CES show the worlds largest consumer electronics show its mayhem, madness and total confusion. Even though I have been attending the past few years it still can be overwhelming. I have interviewed Bill Gates, Jeff Joseph VP of CEA the company that puts on CES so much more to come stay tuned...