CES 2007
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CES Diary: Day 5
So yesterday I wound up staying out *FAR* too late and needed to face either not getting enough sleep and possibly sleeping through the alarm and missing appointments, or just staying up and plowing through. After deciding to just forge ahead, I got quite a bit of work done, until about 4:45a.m. when my motor just sort of… died.
I had been typing an article for half an hour and went to read it over and ...
Artix At CES 2007
Artix Entertainment LLC, based in land O Lakes, Florida, is a small office run by Adam Bohn, the founder. It operates primarily two games, Adventure Quest and Dragon Fable which are two Flash based RPGs. Adventure Quest started 4 years ago with Dragon Fable having launched approximately 5 months ago. Originally 2 people, there are now 32 employees on the payroll, which does include some contractors.
Over the last 4 years there have been over 25 ...
CES Diary: Day 4
Another day, and another early start. Some people think I’m crazy for getting up as early as I do while in Las Vegas, but after years of attending conventions (not just CES) I have learned a few lessons. One is a liberal use of moleskin is necessary, but still won’t always prevent your foot from getting blisters, particularly with as much walking as occurs. Still, I never leave home without it. Another lesson (and more ...
New Series, New Direction
FROM THE PRESS RELEASE DIRECTV, the nation's leading satellite television service provider, announced today at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show that it is taking the sports entertainment world by storm with launch of the Championship Gaming Series, an international video gaming league which will broadcast to over 100 million homes worldwide starting in Spring 2007 and airing nationally on DIRECTV's The 101. The Series, which was originally announced last year, will expand to feature teams ...Bill Gates In Vegas
At the 2007 Consumer electronic Show bill gates once again led with the opening keynote speech. There was the obligatory talk about the connected digital life, and how more and more devices are working together. He then talked a bit about Vista and how important it is for Microsoft (being the most commonly used piece of computer software in the world). Mention was also mentioned of the new version of Office.
Windows Vista was demonstrated ...
Written on January 8, 2007 | Posted in DVD/TV Features, Features, Tech Features, Xbox 360 Features | No Comment
Sony – CES 2007
Sony always has a major presence at the annual Consumer Electronics Show, and this year is no different. It’s big, there’s a lot to see, and … yeah, that’s about it.
One of the more interesting items (at least in my view) was the 8Gig Memory Stick Pro Duo, with the promise of a 32 gig version by 2009. With the advent of downloadable content such as movies and games (either by the PC or PS3) ...
Written on January 8, 2007 | Posted in DVD/TV Features, Features, PC Features, PS3 Features, PSP Features, Tech Features | No Comment
Sony At CES 2007
FROM THE PRESS RELEASE Sony is continuing its transformation into an entertainment powerhouse here at the Consumer Electronics Show with a 100,000 square-foot exhibit that brings together all of the company's strengths from electronics, music and gaming to movies, television and online entertainment. In a press conference kicked off by Sony BMG Music Grammy award-winning musician Joshua Bell, several of the company's U.S. business leaders announced products and technologies related to four strategic growth areas -- gaming, ...
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Microsoft At CES
FROM THE PRESS RELEASE Speaking at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates and Microsoft Entertainment and Devices Division President Robbie Bach showed how the company is delivering a new generation of connected experiences that are inspired by the universal desire to create community and share interests and passions with friends and family. Gates and Bach announced several new products and services that include new Windows Vista(TM)-inspired PCs, ...
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Movie Viewing
FROM THE PRESS RELEASE Starz Entertainment announced that Vongo, the Internet-based subscription video download service, will be available to play on the television as result of a new relationship with Microsoft for Windows Vista and the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. Vongo has been selected as the premier "Movies" launch partner for Windows Vista. Under the terms of the agreement, consumers purchasing either Windows Vista Premium-based or Windows Vista Ultimate-based PCs will be able ...Vista Gaming
FROM THE PRESS RELEASE Kicking off the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas with a bang, Microsoft Corp. today unveiled revolutionary games, technologies and partner support for the first-class gaming platform, Windows Vista(TM). CES attendees will get hands-on experience with 15 of the hottest Games for Windows(R) titles, including some of the first games to deliver stunning graphics and gameplay through Microsoft(R) DirectX(R) 10 that will challenge any game for superiority in visual ...Gates Kicks It Off
FROM THE PRESS RELEASE Product launches and a major industry keynote by Microsoft's Bill Gates electrified attendees on the eve of the 2007 International CES®. Produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®), the 2007 International CES, the world's largest technology tradeshow runs through January 11, and celebrates the show's 40th anniversary. "The pre-CES events generated major excitement and anticipation for what's to come this week at the 2007 International CES," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO ...Disney’s Iger CES Keynote
FROM THE PRESS RELEASE The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) is committed to working with consumer electronics as it builds on its tradition of using the newest technology to create high-quality content, Bob Iger, president and CEO of Disney said today in a keynote address to the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show. "We are witnessing an explosion of media and Disney is both reaping the benefits of that explosion and acting as a catalyst by taking a technology-friendly approach," ...CES Diary: Day 1
Saturday, January 06, 2007
So I manage to get a decent flight, uneventful (unlike last year) and arrive in Las Vegas. After settling in to my hotel, I change and get ready for the first function of the 2007 annual Consumer Electronic Show. I found out Howie Mandel is performing in Las Vegas the week I am here. I somehow need to gamble and win *just enough* to be able to afford a ticket. If ...
CES Diary: Day 2
Day 2 starts out just well enough as I get up early, get breakfast, and begin to get ready for the day’s press conferences. Unfortunately I am unable to connect to the internet in order to retrieve my email, go online to check the schedule and location of these press conferences and a number of other necessary items (such as uploading the Day One diary). I finally was able to reboot the hotel’s wireless router ...
CES Diary: Day 3
Day three started out well enough with an early breakfast and some time to write articles and work on the website. Then the hotel’s internet connection went dead just as I was about to send out the newsletter. I decided to head out to the convention center and be early for my appointments. Here are only some of the things that I saw today.
Black Diamond has a mobile PC called the Switchback that is rugged ...
