CES has become a yearly tradition for me. I like to walk everything within a few days and I get thousands of step in when I come here. Seeing technology constantly improving and getting more interesting is always fun for me. This is the type of conference that would be good for all just to see what's out there and what's coming next. read more

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I enjoyed to see high tech and cool stuff there. I think this year was less companies. I didn't see anything surprised. Few years ago I saw very thin , super high resolution and transparent TV. I was very surprised it. I saw some upgraded one but not much changed. I didn't see google booth this year too. I hope next year is better. read more

This show is extremely misleading. Not everybody who attends belongs to the consumer industry but they showcase that before you can register for it and then decide whether you can go for it or not. Very crowded and at times long lines for coffee and meals. It depends on how much you can get from it but sometimes not worth the hassle. read more

o1.o7.2o23 This year is almost back to how it used to be. It was super crowded as expected. I'd say 99.99% of the people didn't wear a mask. We still did just because we have little one at home and it's also flu season. We got a free snack for the first time at CES at Hisense. There was a nice little few minutes ride at SK. They had this card to collect stamps and that we just needed 3 stamps to play arcade game, but if we collect all the stamps, we'll get a big prize. However, that was a lie, SK! We collected all the stamps but no big prize whatsoever, same as everyone else who only collected 3 stamps and without learning anything. Ppl just go up to the staff and ask for a stamp. Anyway, it was a nice walk... walked too much... my back and feet hurts. It must be my age. :( read more

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Wow! We had an amazing time ! It was my first time attending CES this year. Bunch of interesting technologies, lots of new ideas and inspiration ! My favorite part was definitely BMW Dee presented by Arnold Schwarzenegger Still can't believe that I saw him so close! There is was a robot that draw me other day... I hope that picture gonna make you laugh so bad :D If you have a chance to attend it, I would definitely recommend it ! read more

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2022 CES Review. Has to be by far the worst show they ever had, can understand its covid and all but was really disappointed. They changed the days last minute and they didn't have nearly as close to the usual vendors. Check in was a joke while I was waiting to get my badge cause the system had a glitch and waited about 30 minutes for them to figure it out. Booths were empty all over, displayed technology wasn't what it used to be, and some of the major companies didn't display as large of a booth as they used to. Overall very disappointed and hope they step it up next year. read more

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5 stars simply for the experience that you can't get anywhere else. I've been lusting after this tradeshow for years and for the past two years living here I've gotten the opportunity to go. I can only swing one day each year, which isn't nearly enough time to see everything. Think of it like Disney World. No way you can see the whole thing in a day. But if you can swing it, especially if you live here, it's worth going to even if all you can get is one day. There are some of the most impressive booths you'll ever see at a trade show and the whole thing just goes on and on. Remember it's not just in the Convention Center, but in Sands and Aria too. I recommend taking the monorail and parking at a hotel that services the monorail. It's the easiest way - I think - to getting to the event without having to rely on shuttles. Don't forget locals get $1 one-way tickets. Don't expect much in terms of swag. Sure you'll get some bags, pens, and the usual mini-items, but don't expect full expensive gifts. Unless of course you have a business need for it, then the suppliers will want to talk to you and hook you up with free stuff. But that's not me :( .. Still, there's lots of little goodies to be had here, and usually some fun photo ops. read more

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I've been covering CES as a member of the press for 10 years. Always an amazing show. Incredible displays from the biggest tech companies. LG always ups its game with a variety of video "walls"--From domes, to tunnels, to canyons of curved video screens. Intel, Samsung, Mercedes and so many others impress. Sadly, there is no way to see it all: 2 million square feet of displays at the enormous conference center, the Wynn, the Sands, the Venetian, the C-Space events, not to mention the displays at unofficial venues. Be prepared for sensory overload! read more

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Another great CES 2018 week just ended! What better place to check out all the new and upcoming technology and innovations in all the major sectors! Only got to spend time at the North, Central, and South halls at LVCC and it was sensory overload. This year's CES was all about 5G, smart cities, AI, IoT, AR, and VR. There were more than 3,900 exhibitors this year taking up more than 2.75 million net square feet of exhibit space across Las Vegas, making it the largest show floor in CES's 51 year history! #CES2019: Jan 8-11 2019.... I can't wait!! read more

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Best year for me to date! Lots of relevant tech for sure but the great thing was logistics. They were superb. Helpful bus trafficking for routes queues and such were great. Everyone very friendly too! Some excellent panels I attended that were as great as the floor tours! read more

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You don't have to be a geek to enjoy your time at CES, you just have to love gadgets. This year (2017), marks the 50th celebration of CES. I was told more than 170,000 from all over the world came. Exhibitors showcased their latest and greatest innovation. If you've never been to CES, I recommend you come at least once. You will be amazed. You will see all the latest innovation including robots (artificial intelligence) that will make our lives that much easier. I'd also like to give a round of applause for the awesome people involved behind the scenes for making this year's experience at CES seamless. Special thanks to the Las Vegas Convention Center staff and especially to our very own "Rosie" for her exemplary job for taking such great care of us all week. Huge applause to UBER drivers for their hard work. Thank you coach bus drivers for picking our entire huge team, and dropping us all back with great comfort and style. With that said.... I can't help but think how far we've arrived with technology. With the invention of the Internet, most of us today are now connected globally. Speaking off, do you remember the days when touch screen was the next big thing? It was a big hit. Now, it's all about voice recognition. Hard to imagine we even have cars that can now drive us to the grocery store. So then one has to ask, "Have we become a lazier society?" Have we become less personable and more impatient as we emerge from our younger years glued to some sort of personal devices like computers, tablets or smartphones? Has technology fostered a culture of instant gratification such as "I want it now?" That may depend on who you ask. But one thing for sure, as we evolve in the ever changing technological world, humans have always been adaptable and maleable; more so than we care to think! So on the final thoughts (pondering scratching chin...), I believe technology can assist us to become a more respectful society. A much more happier and healthier society because we will have all the analytics to guide us to make consciences choices. Artifical Intelligence will simplify our lives so that we can spend more quality time with our friends and family. Ultimately, that is the goal. But I can't help but think, are we eventually going to loose what makes us uniquely human in the process of automation? What are your thoughts? Cheers! read more

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Having been to CES on multiple occasions over the past few years I've come to enjoy all there is to do and see as well as all the free swag. Yes it's busy yes it's crowded yes you're probably never use any of the products that are on display but it's always fun to see all the new technology that is available. I remember last year I came across a manicure display with pre-set designs and colors I swore it would put nail salons out of business but I was wrong. make sure when you come to CES that you wear your most comfortable shoes as you'll be walking for miles and miles and miles. Even if you're not into CES it's worth it just to come to Vegas alone. What's great about the location is that you're able to get in and out of it and can easily walk into one of the most iconic hotels and casinos in Las Vegas formally the Hilton now the Westgate. I'll be back again for sure to grab all the freebies in to see what future technologies have in store. read more

Check new technologies at CES 2020. Not much difference from last year but its really fun to be here. You can see New electric cars, appliances, drones and many other things read more

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I've been going to CES for over 20 years now...It's a fun and eventful Trade Show...but most years I go and work in a booth... Much like this year...overall the convention is overwhelming and there is so much to see... The thing I like best now is at the Sands they have Eureka Park which is a lot of start up companies and new innovations.... The show has become more organized and they've been adding more convention floor space it's all kinda crazy too... It's supposed to be a Trade only show but consumers are always able to somehow sneak into the show... It does have a cost as opposed to the past when it was free to get in the show... read more

So glad to be back at CES post Covid. Even though there was lesser Apple related booths and kinda was so as well two years pre-Covid too but this time around was still amazing. Great new gen laptops coming by many companies pipelines, EV's was bigger this year and amazing wireless everything was to me the keynotes of this year's CES. read more

The much ballyhooed convention is ok. Yeah you get to see the latest releases of electronics, which means that it's probably outdated stuff because there's already stuff on the corporate pipelines that will blow what they're showing the public away. Some cool stuff, not worth more than a day's time for the average consumer, a must, I guess, for retailer and wholesalers. I was fortunate enough to get complimentary passes, which is the only way to go for the tech layman, not worth paying to gain entry otherwise. read more

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This was my first year at CES and boy was I impressed at the amount of displays and new products being offered at the largest electronics show in the world. They have all the latest gadgets and toys from all over the globe for you to handle and try. Some of the items have not even been manufactured yet and many times this is the first time they have been shown to the public. Every company you can think of has an exhibit here from TV's, Cellphones, speakers, musical instruments, and my new favorite DRONES. The one thing I regret when I went is not having enough time to explore. The convention normally runs one week and you could spend probably twice that looking around there is sooo much technology here. If you ever get the chance to go. It is a must but it is not open to the public so do your best to sneak in. read more

I've been a CES attendy for well over 5 years now. It was an awesome experience and then the years google started their gumball machines it just became even better. I enjoyed their rides and we definitely get taken care of out there. Everything from checking out the tech to pretty much how organized everything is. I typically spend most of my time in south hall. Central hall didn't have their huge intel booth this year. Though I will have to admit parking and traffic is quite insane, you just try to work around it. Seeing the latest things and if you're lucky winning a few freebies along the way. read more

Anything and EVERYTHING you could ever imagine from China is here in Las Vegas during CES! Just viewd a bread making machine that cranks out organic bread to the tune of about 25 loaves per day. Funny thing, it contains A.I. that makes complete sense. Will I become a baker, nah, will stick to Military-sales. If you never been to one of these shows, it makes sense to visit one, plus the vibe is ecstatic. They had a section designated for Military that was cool! read more

2012 CES - Consumer Electronics Show Flew here and experienced the exhibit on the company dime, woohoo! Pros - Large exhibits from the large electronic companies that showcase their new and upcoming gadgets that numerous tech news publishers stalk/cover endlessly. - Most of the electronics reps will thoroughly explain the specs, although your geek questions may oust some of their knowledge, they still try their absolute best w/out sounding sales pitchy - Free sh-wag - Some exhibits even go out and display their own hot models, live spinning DJs, and/or open bar - Some celebrity sightings from time to time to endorse a product or company: (Example: Snooki and Dennis Rodman) Cons - Expect to stand around the Convention Center after the exhibit for a while, traffic + a huge rush to get home with buses and taxis - Less swag than last year (so I hear) Tip: It doesn't matter if you're going for a business meeting, wear comfortable shoes or you will die.. yes, DIE. It's definitely an expo you need to experience if you are into tech gadgets! Also, if you now perceive me as a nerd, I am not. read more

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Had a lifetime great experience at CES 2020 technology trade show that was held in Las Vegas Convention Center. Really well organized, clean, friendly and of course loaded with amazing technology innovations! CES Tradeshow 2020 this year was at 3150 Paradise Rd Las Vegas, NV 89109. Hope to come back next year! read more

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This was my fifth Consumer Electronics Show in a row.....the WOW factor is gone.....but it is still a rating of 4 Yelp Stars specifically for the 2012 CES Show. The Consumer Electronics Show version 2012 was mostly about the next NEXT next NEXT generation 3D TV, OLED television, Ultra-Notebooks, and everything next generation cameras, smartphones, and iPad look alike tablets. As compared to many year's past, the 2012 version of CES was not a disappointment, but definitely not a bore for me personally this time around. Some interesting technology that is definitely not ready for prime-time is glasses-free 3D televisions. It was we were able to preview at 2011's CES, but this technology still needs to be developed. Maybe I am more savvy at it, but Social Networking has definitely grown leaps and bounds from previous years! More advertising and participation in Twitter, Foursquare, Facebook, and Klout FUN for all that participate. There were prizes from participating vendors like Blackberry, Sharp, CNET, Monster Sound, SD Consortium, etc. I walked away with a lot of swag! =) One FUN thing of note is that I tweeted about the CES Sharp booth and it was extremely NEATO MOSQUITO to see my tweet up on the Sharp Social Networking Jumbotron...I wish I had my camera out to take a picture of it, but it was definitely a HIGHLIGHT! One thing of note.....Microsoft will not be at next year's show. Will other vendors follow along with them.....it will have to wait till 2013 to see. As compared to previous years, the cellular connection for all providers was BAD, but this year was surprising okay. I am high bandwidth user, but there was no major complaints about the internet connection from any cell provider that I could find from other smartphone users I chatted with. As I stated on my previous reviews, I have no $$$$$ to purchase any of the new and fun and upcoming consumer technology, but it will always be fun to dream! read more

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***************************** 1,023 ******************************* I love everything you have but, the hot dog stand line is longer than the taxi line? Now you go to do something about it. The line for food trucks this year CES 2014 was nice but 45 minutes wait for lunch arrr.... Come on, you can do better than this at CES 2015. Good thing I didn't have to be at CES 2014 at 10 AM like most of my colleagues, so I was able to eat at the hotel, otherwise I would not be happy to see my clients. Oh and the porn convention got moved a weekend of CES 2014, didn't you get the memo? Most of my colleagues and clients, 90 % are males, they came here for it. You should have coordinated better! It's all about timing! You FAIL them this year, seriously! read more

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Almost every year since 2005 I have attended CES. Every year I think I'm not going to enjoy it and I have never not had fun! Every year I fall in love with something I have to have. A few years ago it was my Nikon D700 and in 2014 it was my Samsung WaterWall dishwasher. In 2011 (I think) it was the first time I got to sit in a Tesla S. That's when I fell in love. The last few years we have enjoyed test driving the i3 BMW but haven't got one yet. I think my family in another state have ones on their service/dealer for loaner cars and they love them, just not enough range for us on the 100% electric model. It was the first time people got to see Polaroid make a "comeback" :) Back in the day it was the first time consumers got to see 3D TV's, 90" home TV's and other ground breaking home entertainment. Drones were displayed, China and Israel trinket tables are setup, Otterboxes are tested. If you are lucky enough to go on the last day (afternoon) when companies start breaking down...you will leave with bags of iPhone cases, iPad cases, trinkets and actual products if they are feeling generous! Seriously they were stopping me to take the packaged items. It happen to me two years in a row! (09' and 10') Go if you can, you will not be disappointed!!!!! read more

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This was my 4th year attending CES and I enjoy it every year. There seemed to be a bit more pizzazz this year than the last two, and it was good to see. Some of the booth babes were eye catchers, for sure! I am enough of a techie to enjoy seeing and fondling, if necessary, the latest in gadgets both large and small. One needs to do the show in a smartly. Start early, take regular breaks, and concentrate on smaller areas rather than trying to sweep through the North to South sections of the Convention Center in one swoop. I always park at a hotel parking garage on the south end of the Strip and ride the monorail to the CC. The $1 each way fare is great, and there's no hassle with paying for parking or getting in a jam of cabs or shuttle busses. read more

The 2015 Consumer Electronics Show was a hit, as usual. The show spanned 3 convention halls at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Over 150,000 people attended this year. Day 1 & 2 was very crowded and traffic to and from the show was a nightmare. By Day 3, most of the visitors had headed back home, and there was a lot more room to move around and see the exhibits. This year the "Big Name" booths were bigger and brighter than in the past years, signifying optimism once again in consumer spending. I enjoyed seeing every bit of this expo! I was most impressed with the evolution of the OLED TVs, wireless Bluetooth Headsets, Health & Fitness Tracking Devices, Smart Watches, and home appliances. The top floor of the (Venetian) housed Tech West this year which included The Internet of Things, Health & Fitness mobile devices and wearables. If you wish you hadn't missed it, you can watch the Keynote and a lot of the manufacturer interviews online. ;) read more

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This was my second year attending CES, and I enjoyed it a lot more than last year. Maybe it was because I OD'd on ibuprofen as a preventative, knowing that all that walking would wreak havoc on my back pain by the middle of the day. We also stuck to the South Hall, leaving the center for near the end of the day so that we could sit down and be wowed by the new HDTV Plus displays. North, alas, will go unexplored. There was the usual surfeit of cases for the iPhone 5 and the iPad mini ("waterproof" is this year's buzzword), and a few new small products that caught my attention - an interesting cleaner gizmo from Lenspen, small for cellphones and larger for tablets, that really work using a new process that doesn't involve liquids; a text message app, Sendboo (free app), that translates your message in real time to any of 30 different languages and transmits it over wi-fi or Internet data plan without text message charges; the thick chocolate bar swag at iHome. It's the little things that pique my interest (and fill my ever-expanding tummy!). But my Best of Show had to be the toddler's potty with an attached tablet stand. I wonder if it comes with an app for toilet training? I tried to get a photo, but my Yelp app refused to load :(( But despite the free frozen margarita upstairs at South, and the fresh popcorn downstairs, I will not EVER divulge my parking secret! And tomorrow I may do it all again, even though the absence of major swag was a big disappointment. read more

First time going to CES and it was a blast! Where shall we begin? The convention is stretched across the whole strip, utilizing the buildings; Wynn, Aria, Venetian, Sand expo hall and the Las Vegas convention center. For $100 for the 4-day pass, it's incredibly cheap compared to other conferences/ expos. The convention consists of all genres of new technology, ranging from Smart home, automotive, virtual reality, gaming, cameras, etc. Pretty much every tech company was there except Microsoft and Apple. There were plenty of keynotes/ speakers as well as so many booths to check out for latest technology. Many booths were giving out freebies and free food. There were however, so many people, shoulder to shoulder. The event is well organized with free shuttles moving the attendees around the different buildings. Tip: Recommended to plan out your days on the CES app to management what you want to do as it gets pretty chaotic and time flies by quicker than you know it. It is also recommended to book your hotels early as prices sky-rocket dramatically. There are also many non-CES related events available that week but you really gotta pick and choose what you ideally want to see. Be sure to pack light for the day, bring water, external battery for your phone and very comfortable walking shoes. If you're there to network, then business cards are also a great idea. Overall, HIGHLY recommended event for technies. Will love to attend again next year! read more

In A Nutshell: *I came late to attend CES 2016 so I can only rate the last day at the Convention Center. *Must have been a good time to come b/c it wasn't crowded, but there were still plenty of people roaming around. *It was very organized w/ plenty of companies new/old showcasing their new products. *I didn't really see many things that perked my interest, I felt like it was an expanded version of Fry's Electronics but instead of being organized by PC vs. speakers vs. home appliances it was organized by companies who specialize in a particular product (i.e. Thule, Samsung, LG, Audi, BMW, GoPro, iLuv, Cerwin Vega, you get the point. Overall, lots of freebies to be had and good vibes. A nice experience, maybe I'll do it again next year. read more

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INTERNATIONAL CES - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas was an amazing experience, showcasing the innovative consumer technology industry. CES feature 2700+ exhibitors, including companies who design, develop, manufacture, distribute, and integrate consumer electronics products. Consumer technology included Computer Hardware & Software, Digital Health & Fitness, Digital Imaging/Photography, Lifestyle Electronics, Telecommunications, Wireless & Wireless Devices, Emerging Technology, Electronic Gaming, Internet-Based Multimedia Systems, etc. Companies included Samsung, Panasonic, LG, Toshiba, Motorola, Sony, Microsoft, Canon, Nikon, and a host of others. The most popular new consumer products this year were the Smart TVs and various 3D TVs. Wish I could have all these wonderful new toys! read more

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This year from what I saw was all about 3DTV and the internet tablets. I'm not a big fan of 3D, at least not yet, but I do love me some OLED TV, which are the world's slimmest OLED TV at 2.9mm. And if you're not sure of what OLED stands for, here's your best friend Wikipedia to help me explain it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_light-emitting_diode Another very cool thing I saw was the HTC HD7 phone. It was at the Microsoft booth and it was made for Tmobile. It is powered by a 1GZ CPU from Qualcomm QSD8250 processor wich a 4.3" display. It was fast, seemless, and best of all syncs with all Office applications from your desktop. That is something I would save for. A big thanks for the people over at the Inada chair at the South Hall booth. These massage chairs were amazing, I had an one hour demo and these chairs were like no other chairs I've felt. Some massages were better than a masseuse! The Thing-O-Matic booth had these really cool, 3D making anything. http://store.makerbot.com/makerbot-thing-o-matic.html Just nothing really big. So are you geeks out there, no you cannot make a lifesize Probably the most likely gadget I might consider saving up for will be the Blackberry tablet. It was just far way faster than the rest. It was remarkably easy to see and it had 1080P camera both front and back. For a iphone user like me, I would even consider it. My highlight this year was at the Speck booth. The 1st time I was there, I got a hand in front of my face from one of the guys over the counter. "NO PICTURES PLEASE". I mean really? Your product is all over the floor and not that your products are top secret with a security clearance. It's just a phone case! So I left. Then I came back next door to Iomega. Then while I was waiting for Iomega to start, I forgot Speck had free beer to give. Sure, why not. After I got the beer, I got a picture with a guy copy of Gene Simmons. Sure why not. Then I noticed they had a "claw" machine, like Toy Story 3. Sure why not. So Gene gave me a guitar pick that was redeemable for a free case, Scored! With the claw I managed to get 3 additional cases! I was surprised as you are. I gave one to a guy next to me and one to my buddy Kong who was gracious enough to accompany me this whole trip. It was fun, and of course I told my boss I was sick. But at the same time, I was trying to get some leads out there to hopfully conjure up some business in the near future. I had a great time, for your tip next year you can park at Rivera as long as your have a room key or a slot club card. They can refund you the same day if you forgot it, just show them later. I try to get $20 back the next day and they declined. I smell a negative review for them soon, but that's for another day. I've been coming here ever since the days of Comdex. I forgot to mention for the most part , it was pretty well runned. I however, did not take the shuttle so it was a lot more pleasant driving in. Next year's conference will be Jan 10-13, so it will not be on a weekend. Make a note of it! read more

2011 International CES was all about 3D TVs, Mirrorless cameras, and tablets! This was my first time attending and I really enjoyed it. The conventional center was so crowded and map was necessary if you were looking for specific companies but other than that just walk throughout the show and you'll have a great time. Not as much FREE STUFF as I expected but I got a lot of tote bags, pens, and some thumb drives. Also, they were giving away FREE NEW MINI REESES (CUPLESS!) by the entrance of the Central Hall. DEFINITELY WILL TRY TO GO AGAIN NEXT YEAR! read more

Place is crowded as always. The technology is awesome and lots of cool stuff. I recommend coming to keep up with technology. read more

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My eyes are still hurting from all the 3D tvs, screens and gadgets. CES is a wonderland for electronics. Crowded crowded crowded and tons of crazy people staring at screens and watching demonstrations. It was fun seeing so many different products. If i had deep pockets and i mean deep i'd be purchasing so many of these awesome toys. I was impressed by the design of the displays and the awesome colors everywhere but the coolest thing had to be zagg giving away free phone shields if you waited patiently to get one. Some of the pictures i snapped: How many jellybeans are in this refridgerator: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Ks43LokM7OWst3BJTtt-6g?select=Hi15mTj0H-cXjzcP-nxp0Q Look at all the pretty colors: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Ks43LokM7OWst3BJTtt-6g?select=oIhbRvDBgw3y3TJZEoWUEg Just one part of Microsoft's mammoth display: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Ks43LokM7OWst3BJTtt-6g?select=V0mWSgRb0IF-puvGtQRnbA The Crowd!: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Ks43LokM7OWst3BJTtt-6g?select=COxgcDrB6wby-eQE5MPl1Q Way cool show, bring comfortable shoes if you attend this show next year.. read more

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As things like this go, this is as good as it gets. I used to be a regular, but I took a decade off and it's bigger and better than ever now and extremely well run. I was worried about parking because I knew the lot was filled with exhibitor tents, but I just left my car at the Venitian, where all the high end audio exhibits were, and used the shuttles, which ran non-stop. Panasonic's 3D theater was amazing. I got to hear a few $700,000 stereos, but the JBL 1400 Arrays with Mark Levinson electronics stole the show for me. read more

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A couple of friends and I came to our first ever CES! It was amazing! We went booth to booth looking at all the cool innovations from small companies as well as popular mainstream companies. Most had free stuff they were giving out, and there were plenty interactive booths. We tried VR and entered raffles and contests. We were only able to go to one out of the three buildings where CES is hosted because of the amount of booths that there were. We were also not able to be here for the entire duration of he event. Next time we'll plan out an itinerary so that we can maximize our experience. Regardless, I loved my first time here. I'm extremely grateful to IEEE for providing us with entry to CES 2017. Being a member is truly an honor. read more

CES and really the LVCC. The Las Vegas Convention Center has gotten a lot stricter nowadays. All out secret local spots for parking are all gone. Guess we have to look for more. Thanks, Josh. read more

COOL STUFF Every year some of the coolest products are on display in the middle of the desert. Everything from 3D Televisions to Refrigerators that talk to you. Like I need a text telling me my meat is too hot or do I? There is a lot of innovation to take in every year at the show and it can be overwhelming. Typically I do not get to walk around very much because I am typically working. So on my lunch times or bathroom runs I try to see as much cool stuff as I can near our booth. We will typically share info amongst ourselves about what is fun and nearby. Like one year they were signing up people to get tazed. We were all trying to talk each other into it but it never happened. We did enjoy watching other people falling to the ground like a sack of potatoes. One year we had a guy just start dancing in our booth. It was really funny and scary at the same time. It was just a normal CES day until that guy showed up. The incident was so funny that people stopped in the aisles to watch. Luckily I videotaped the moment and we were able to watch it again later during our last stage presentation. Our neighboring booth, Brother was nice enough to print us all shirts with this guy on them. We took a screen grab off my video and after some fun photoshop editing we had a shirt ready to be made. See technology is great and it comes together on the show floor at CES. One year we had a guy nearby selling remote control helicopters with HD cameras on them. We had an incident where his helicopter lost control and crashed into our stage show. Luckily no one on the ground was injured but the mini little guy in the copter did not make it. I enjoyed a night from 10pm to 2am listening to a guy from Sync (the computers in FORD cars) yell commands at a computer that would not do anything he asked. It probably did not help that he was using the F word a lot. All I could think to myself was that I am glad I do not have a Ford car with Sync Technology because it F...King sucks. These are just some of the stories I have stuck in my head, after all of the CES's I have been to. But trust me there are a million more funny moments too. I just do not want to bore you with all of these moments in my CES life. It is a consumer electronic show so if you are a guy and you love gadgets and we all do, then this is the place for you. You will walk around like a kid in a candy store wishing this place was Best Buy and that you could walk out with product right now but this is a showing show and not a selling show except for that guy with the helicopter he was totally selling those. Hopefully no one bought the one that crashed. If you ever get an opportunity to go to CES, then I highly recommend it because it is the largest trade show in Vegas plus your in Vegas! read more

CES, the largest convention in the world, features the latest and greatest electronics at the World Trade Center Las Vegas (formerly the Las Vegas Convention Center).....some of the items featured here have not hit the stores yet. It's one of my favorite conventions to attend here in Vegas. With over 130,000 people expected at this year's CES I was prepared to battle crowds. It wasn't too bad though. I parked at the Las Vegas Hilton, which charges $30 a day to park there, but it's convenient to get in/out, so it's worth it in my opinion. The registration process was very easy. There was no line, perfect! *TIP* - CES has a registration booth at the Las Vegas Hilton and it's not nearly as crowded as the main booth at the World Trade Center.....so come here to register. I then headed over to the North Hall of the World Trade Center which is where all of the marquee companies are located. I walked through the automobile electronics section, which was pretty cool.....think high-end and cool car stereo and entertainment stuff. Then I went into the main hall where companies like Samsung, Microsoft, Intel, Sony, and other giants are located. This year 3D TV's and 3D Entertainment seem to be the dominant theme on the main floor. This really isn't groundbreaking as 3D has been around for a while.....I guess this is the year for the big push for it. Lack of 3D Content is the big issue for these gadgets. I also think wearing 3D glasses is ridiculous.....there's technology already out there that doesn't require them....it seems like it's already outdated, but companies are pushing it anyway. I predict it will be a short term solution. In the main hall, I also saw the new Samsung tablet...a potential competitor for the iPad. I wasn't really impressed. It worked well and looked nice, but not a game changer in my opinion. After screwing around the main hall for a while, I headed over to the South Hall....I wanted to see the new Blackberry tablet, which is going to be launched soon to compete with the iPad. I found it on the 2nd floor of the South Hall with a large crowd around the display. After a short wait, I muscled my way to the front to get a demo of the tablet.....I was pleasantly surprised with the functionality, navigation, speed, and lightweight of the tablet. The integration with the Blackberry phone is also impressive. The tablet also has true multi-tasking capabilities....just like a computer, you can watch a video, surf the web, and launch another application with no hiccup in performance. That was amazing! In my opinion, it's not a big game-changer, but it puts Blackberry back on the map to compete with Apple and Android. I like this product and will anxiously wait for it to come out. I was told Sprint would be the 1st cell carrier to have it. Can't wait! (see pic here: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/Ks43LokM7OWst3BJTtt-6g?select=b5ZtjUFv738j0I0Nki8ZQw ) After this, I was tired and wanted to head back to the Hilton to attend the CES Tweetup (different review). Overall, it was a good show.....well organized and always impressive. Will I return? No doubt about it! Some Tips: - Wear comfortable shoes. It's a huge convention and you will do a ton of walking. - Bring a camera with a lot of memory. There's a ton of gadgets and things to take photos of. Don't miss out! - Be prepared to pay for parking, up to $30 a day. read more

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CES... I loves youuuu. There is so much happening around CES I don't know which part is my fave. The showcase of future products? The innovative guest speakers? The smaller side conferences? The insane amount of cash these companies throw around for post-show parties? The ability to see the products enter the market years later and become a HUGE hit? It's all gold. Cost? $0. If you hit up the website a few months in advance the passes are free. More of a last minute, FOMO guy? There's always someone with a code that lets you register for free. Tips: -WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES. You will do A LOT of walking. -Parking is rough. Hit a hotel and take the monorail, grab a shuttle, or plan on parking far away (I parked a mile away today). -Don't miss the tents in the parking lot. There are usually some cool car concepts and other large brands out there. -The convention center is HUGE. Prepare to get lost and don't freak out if you can't find an exit. -Don't expect freebies... but going late on the final day might help with that :) -DO NOT TAKE A TAXI. That line is insane. -Locals- avoid this section of Paradise all week. Worth the traffic, crowds and foot pain? Hell yes! read more