Category: CES 2008
CES 2008: Blu-ray studios claim 85% share of HD hardware market, predict two million player sales in 2008
This evening’s Blu-ray press conference at CES was a predictably cheery affair, although thankfully without too many digs at HD DVD, and more focus on the state of the market, and plans for 2008.
CES 2008: KDDI's Sanyo W53SA waterproof digital TV mobile phone
Remember when Stuart went to Tokyo a couple of months ago, and shot a video of KDDI Communications’ W53SA mobile phone being dunked in a bowl of water? Better quickly add the waterproof W53SA. Here’s a couple of photos I…
CES 2008: Blu-ray set to kill off UMD as a PSP movie format
I’ve just published the liveblog of the Blu-ray press conference at CES (you can read it here), but one element in particular is worth pulling out. There was talk of a new feature where you’ll be able to put a Blu-ray disc in your PS3, and within seconds, have a copy of the movie ready to transfer to your PSP.
CES 2008: Blu-ray press conference liveblog
It’s safe to say this one could be somewhat triumphant. With rival format HD DVD having seen its CES press conference cancelled, the Blu-ray people could spend the next hour crowing.
CES 2008: Sennheiser debuts Professional headphones for easier listening
Not endorsed by Microsoft, Sennheiser has dropped three new pairs of in-ear headphones, the IE 6, IE 7 and IE 8, part of their ‘Professional’ range. Professional as in, what musicians wear onstage at concerts, not what businessmen wear in conferences. Although I’m betting all the Blu-ray fanboiz were wishing they’d had a pair yesterday when listening to Toshiba’s HD DVD onslaught.
Using dynamic transducers, they cover the entire frequency range with one system, and separate different parts of whatever music you’re listen to, thus eliminating distortion. All three have Kevlar-strenghened cables, and a choice of earbuds to ensure a snug fit…
CES 2008: Sanyo Xacti HD1000 camcorder
We use a Sanyo Xacti camcorder at Shiny Towers, and in fact, we’re using it here at CES. We should’ve really done a video of the new model launched out here, the HD1000, but I fear the world would’ve imploded due to the whole metaness of it all.
The new model is 1920×1080, but…
CES 2008: What kit does a tech blogger need at CES?
We’ve done the post thanking our sponsors earlier on, but speaking as someone who was stupid principled enough to pay for all his own gear, I thought I’d do my own roundup. Hence the photo above, which shows the key tech that’s getting me through CES:
CES 2008: Samsung Sound Bar – space saving virtual surround sound system with Bluetooth
Okay, it’s not much to look at, admittedly, but that’s part of the idea. The HT-X810 Sound Bar consists of one rather large speaker block and a subwoofer that’s designed to save you serious amounts of space in your lounge. The bar is wall mountable and has an in-built DVD player.
CES 2008: 3DV Systems' ZCam wants to give EyeToy a good punching
ZCam is a prototype technology from Israeli firm 3DV Systems, which does roughly the same thing as Sony's EyeToy gaming camera, but with more features. Specifically, it captures depth, rather than just movements to the side.
CES 2008: Kodak's new digital cameras, including touchscreen EasyShare V1273
You’d be forgiven for turning your nose up at the thought of a Kodak digital camera, but honestly, they usually fair better in reviews than a lot of the other big name brands. Adding to their already volumous collection, there’s the EasyShare V1273, a 12-megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom, and 3″ LCD touchscreen, pictured.
Then, there’s the EasyShare M1033, a 10-megapixel camera with the usual 3x optical zoom plus 3″ LCD screen, an EasyShare…
