We were two of the 140,000 people at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, where more than 2,700 exhibitors showed the present and future in technology. Our impressions:
Cell phones are filled with an ever-growing number of capabilities. Your iPhone using the appropriate app (application program) allows you to check your home security system, control a home-wide music or TV system, turn lights on or off, set your heating or A/C--and much more--from anywhere you can get a cellular and/or a WiFi signal. Android phones promise similar capabilities soon.
The Apple iPad was everywhere, running about anything you can imagine. More than 70 other tablet computers were on display too; some available now in a variety of sizes, more coming soon.
Connected televisions are hot. These TVs “connect” to the Internet via a home wireless network or ethernet cable, showing streaming content from some major providers (i.e. Netflix and Pandora), or from your home media server or PC and can include photos, videos and music.
Excitement over 3D-TV has waned a bit, but we did see some new 3D-TV sets, and at least three companies introduced consumer level 3D HD camcorders. We’re not sure about wearing those 3D glasses; the promised glassless sets may help, but we were not impressed with the one we saw.
Other areas showcased products to monitor health and fitness and those designed for seniors and much more. We’ll cover these and more in future blogs. Check back soon.
No comments:
Post a Comment