CES Technology Show
Leo Laporte
The Tech Guy, heard nationwide on the Premiere Radio Networks.
ASUS Transformer Prime
www.asus.com
ASUS Transformer Prime - Featuring an ultra-slim form factor, the Transformer Prime is only 8.3mm (0.33") thin and
weighs in at a mere 586g (1.29lbs without dock). This makes watching movies, surfing the web, playing games, taking
photos, finishing up homework or video chatting with friends or family so easy and natural that you'll wonder if the
Transformer Prime was designed specifically with you in mind.
Starting price $499 optional docking station $149
HP ENVY 14 Spectre
www.hp.com
HP ENVY 14 Spectre:
- Premium Ultrabook that commands attention with its stunning use of glass
- Fits a full 14-inch high-definition HP Radiance Display inside a 13.3-inch body
- Features lightweight, scratch-resistant glass on the lid, display, palmrest and HP ImagePad
- Equipped with Beats Audio® aluminum analog volume dial to precisely adjust audio levels
- Boasts an intelligent HP Radiance Backlit keyboard providing outstanding illumination with an advanced proximity sensor to intelligently sense a user's presence
- Weighs less than 4 pounds and offers up to 9 hours of battery life
- Loaded with HP CoolSense, HP TrueVision HD Webcam and full versions of Adobe Photoshop® and Premiere Elements
- Expected to be available on Feb. 8 at HPShopping.com at a starting price of $1,399.99
ASUS Zenbook
www.asus.com
ASUS Zenbook - The ZENBOOK® uses a precision-crafted design measuring only 3mm at the front and 9mm at the rear. The form
features razor thin edges and a curved center section, which is both practical and attractive - while accommodating the powerful
computing components within, this design also looks totally unique. It embodies beauty and strength in complete balance and
harmony.
Starting price $999
Toshiba Excite Tablet
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The world's thinnest and lightest 10.1-inch tablet features a Texas Instruments 1.2-GHz OMAP 4430 multicore
processor, 1GB of memory, and a 1280-by-800 resolution IPS Gorilla Glass display. It will be upgradable to
Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich and will be available in the middle of the first quarter. The device has Wi-Fi,
GPS, and Bluetooth connectivity.
A 16-gigabyte version will sell for $529 and a 32-gigabyte version for $599.
Sony Tablet P
www.sony.com
The Tablet P is a clam-shell device which is only a little larger than the 3DS when closed. Opening it up reveals
two 5.5-inch, 1024x480 resolution screens, both of which use the same 'TruBlack' tech seen in the Tablet S.
The dual screens allow for different functions simultaneously or combine to form one single large screen.
Price not yet announced.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7
www.samsung.com
The world's thinnest 4G LTE tablet and first tablet in the U.S. to feature a Samsung's Super AMOLED® Plus Display.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 weighs roughly 12 ounces. It's super thin and has a super processor. It runs on Android
3.2 Honeycomb, has a 720p (1280x800) resolution touchscreen, 1.4GHz dual-core processor, 3MP camera, Smart Remote
application to control your home entertainment system with the tap of a finger, Wi-Fi Direct, 2 MP front-facing
camera, AllShare capabilities, Wi-fi connectivity and 16GB storage onboard, and expandable microSD slot.
No pricing or availability has been announced as yet.
Playstation Vita
www.playstation.com
The next generation PlayStation Portable. The PS Vita has a 5-inch OLED touchscreen, a trackpad on the back, two
analog joysticks, front and rear cameras, a six axis motion sensor, and more.
$249 for WiFi version. $299 for 3G version with contract.
Samsung Dual View DV300F Wi-Fi Camera
www.samsung.com
Samsung is extending its "highly popular" DualView point-and-shoot line with a WiFi cam, launching the DV300F today.
Consistent with previous models, this latest 16 megapixel snapper includes a 3-inch 460k-dot LCD on the rear,
along with a 1.5-inch 61k-dot screen up front. Naturally, a front-facing screen makes self-portraits a snap, while
also serving to entertain toddlers with things like an animated clown loop. As for that WiFi connectivity, the DV300F
can upload pics directly to sharing sites like Facebook and Picasa, videos to YouTube or the full contents of your
card to a PC using the Auto PC Backup function -- there's also a microSD slot for local storage. The DV300F is
expected to ship in March for $199, and full details are awaiting you just past the break.
$199
NewerTech Power2U AC/USB wall Outlet
www.newertech.com
The Newer Technology Power2U AC/USB Wall Outlet is the safe in-wall solution for conveniently powering and charging
USB devices at home. Now you can charge and/or power up to four devices at once when using the USB 3.0/2.0 ports
and standard three-prong outlets, while eliminating unsightly clutter created by multiple cables and bulky power
adapters.
$39.95
Fitbit Aria
www.fitbit.com
The Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale tracks your weight, BMI and body fat percentage, and wirelessly uploads this data
to Fitbit.com where you can track and set goals with graphs and charts, giving you a comprehensive picture of your
weight loss journey. It's the same place where Fitbit Ultra owners go to see how many steps they've taken and
calories they've burned. [to me this next sentence is the same as the first so I don't think we need it: The Fitbit
Aria is a body composition scale, so it can measure your weight, body fat %, and body mass index (BMI). Maybe
instead say: Online, you can also connect with friends and earn badges for extra motivation
$129.95
MakerBot Replicator
www.makerbot.com
www.makerbot.com/presskit
The MakerBot Replicator® is the ultimate personal 3D printer, with MakerBot Dualstrusion® (2-color printing)
and a bigger printing footprint, giving you the superpower to print things BIG! Assembled in Brooklyn by skilled
technicians, the MakerBot ReplicatorT is ready within minutes to start printing right out of the box. The MakerBot
ReplicatorT is an affordable, open source 3D printer that is compact enough to sit on your desktop.With a build
envelope that's roughly the size of a loaf of bread, The MakerBot ReplicatorT gives you the power to go big.
The MakerBot ReplicatorT creates anything you can imagine with the new MakerBot StepstruderT MK8, the extruder
is the part of the machine that turns raw feedstock, like ABS (what Lego® is made of) or PLA (a biodegradable
material made from corn), into the objects you desire. You can order your MakerBot ReplicatorT with single or dual
MakerBot Stepstruders on it.
Makerbot Replicator - $1749 for single extruder (1 color) / $1999 for dual extruder (2 colors)
Nokia Lumia 900 smartphone
www.nokia.com
The Nokia Lumia 900 is the first Windows smartphone from Nokia that takes advantage of AT&T's 4G LTE network. It has
a large, 4.3 inch AMOLED ClearBlack Display for rich, bright images both indoors and out, features a long-lasting
battery so people can do more without worrying about recharging, and comes in two colors - cyan and matte black.
The Lumia 900 boasts an eight-megapixel camera on the back for vibrant photos, as well as a front-facing camera
for high-quality video chat. It is easy to use with many built in apps and tools such as a redesigned ESPN sports
hub, which is exclusive to Nokia Lumia smartphones. Look for the Lumia 900 coming soon to AT&T.
Samsung Galaxy Note
www.samsung.com
The Samsung Galaxy Note blurs the line between phone and tablet - it has a 5.3-inch display, with the capabilities
of a smartphone and tablet. It even comes with a highly advanced device for input - the S Pen. The U.S. version will
be available with AT&T 4G LTE, a fast dual-core 1.5GHz processor, and will be available in carbon blue and white. It
also has a 8-megapixel rear camera, along with a 2-megapixel front camera.
Pricing and availability have not been announced, but it will be available through AT&T with 4G LTE.
SpareOne
www.spareonephone.com
At CES 2012, SpareOne debuted the only cell phone in the world that runs on a single AA battery and maintains its charge
up to 15 years if unused. Ideal for emergencies, worldwide travel and situations when accessing power is not an option,
SpareOne is the only cell phone that provides true reliability. SpareOne has myriad applications. Users can also
pre-program important numbers with 3 re-settable speed dial buttons. This is an ideal feature for travel agents, hotels,
airplane attendants and other tourism professionals who want to customize SpareOne to their customer base - pre-loading
numbers for taxis, restaurants, airline ticketing and other localized concierge services; it's also convenient for
families who want to keep the lines of communication open with children, seniors or other loved ones. All that's required
to use it is a single AA battery and a SIM card. 911 is the only number SpareOne will call without a SIM card - the center
round button is pre-programmed to call 911 with one long press.
Price: $50
Sony Xperia Ion
www.sonyericsson.com
Xperia® ion, the first LTE smartphone from Sony®, was introduced at CES and will be available exclusively in
the U.S. from AT&T in the second quarter. Inside this device you're going to get a smashingly sized 4.6-inch HD
display and HDMI-out support for effortless sharing of content and a fabulous dual-core processor from Qualcomm.
The Xperia® ion is also PlayStation® Certified for an immersive on the go gaming experience, and has access to
entertainment services from Sony Entertainment Network. Also check out that gigantic rear-facing camera on the back -
It's a whopping 12 megapixels!
Price not yet announced.
Sphero Robotic Ball
www.gosphero.com
Sphero is the robotic ball you control with your smartphone or tablet. One year after taking CES 2011 by storm and
weeks after first customer shipments, Sphero is back with new games for 2012 including mixed reality, multiplayer,
multiball and even Sphero as a controller!
$129.99
Motorola Droid Razr Maxx
At just 8.99 mm, the RAZR MAXX is the longest-lasting smartphone on the block and still impossibly thin. Customers
can have a smartphone with the endurance to talk on the phone for more than 21 hours straight on a single charge.
Equipped with the same great features as the original DROID RAZR, customers can expect to rip through the Web at
blazing speeds with a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and Verizon Wireless 4G LTE.
Starting price $299.99
Behringer iNuke Boom Boombox
www.behringer.com
8 foot wide, 4 foot tall and with no number of words enough to describe it, feast your eyes on the Behringer iNuke
Boom.The world's largest iPhone, iPod and iPad dock (not counting the iPad-only, 11ft AeroDream from electronic
music legend Jean Michel Jarre) this speaker giant blasts out 10,000 watts of power, weighs 900 pounds, and will
make your wallet $30,000 lighter.