Consumer Electronics Show Gadget Roundup
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 12, 2007— -- The party's over. This year's Consumer Electronics Show has come to an end and Las Vegas will never be the same -- well, until next January when the show returns of course.
This year's show was really about industry trends, HDTVs, next generation DVDs and a ton of computers and other software and hardware products for Microsoft's upcoming Windows Vista release.
But a show this big -- almost every major hotel on the strip had some kind of CES event this week -- can't be pigeonholed. Hidden behind the massive plasmas and glossy cell phones were a number of cool high tech gadgets.
Some are already on the market and some won't see daylight for some time, but we've rounded up seven of what we thought were some of the coolest and most innovative products seen this week into one easy to understand guide to cool.
Sony VAIO TP1 Living Room PD Digital Living System
Sony's new VAIO living room PC lets you make the most of Windows Vista and all of the new media functions that come with it.
A full PC in a round white package, the TP1 doesn't look like most computers on the market today, but does everything you'd expect or want from one and more. A wireless keyboard and remote control let you operate all of the PC's many functions.
Hook up the TP1 to your HDTV via an HDMI or analog cable and watch and record live TV just like a DVR thanks to the device's built-in TV tuners, or surf the Web wirelessly using its built-in LAN technology.
Store your favorite TV shows and movies on the device's 300 gigabyte hard drive, or burn DVDs and CDs with the TP1's DVD burner.
Of course you can also install and use all the games and applications you'd normally enjoy on your home computer and all for about $1,600.
LG Electronics Blu-ray/HD DVD Dual Format Player
The Super Model Blue Player could be the answer for many consumers thinking about upgrading to a next generation DVD player, but who are hesitant to commit to Blu-ray or HD DVD technology.
With the ability to play both DVD formats, LG Electronics is hoping to cash in on some of the confusion surrounding what's commonly referred to as the next generation DVD war.
