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A camera for every pocket
In the digital camera arena, pocket-size models rule the day at this year's CES. Plus, most offer useful new features such as improved video capabilities and support for PictBridge.
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Video gadgets for the cassette-averse
Want a multimedia device instead of just a plain DV camcorder? One of the cool-looking devices in Panasonic's ultracompact D-Snap line could fit the bill.
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Burning bigger, burning faster
DVD technology is omnipresent at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, and the latest optical drives and media options are promising higher capacity and faster speeds for PC users.
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Fujitsu unveils new tablet at CES
The most recent trend in tablet PCs saw makers of slate tablets adding convertible tablet/notebook models to their offerings. But at this year's CES, Fujitsu has gone back to its slate roots, launching the Stylistic ST5000 Tablet PC.
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Cell phones get a features boost
CES isn't traditionally known for its cell phone announcements, but the products released at this show are clearly a harbinger of things to expect this year. We'll see handsets with more internal memory (5MB and up), built-in video recorders, and improved cameras.
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Storing all those multimedia files
All those MP3s, digital photos, and home movies have to go somewhere, and the race is on to develop smaller, cheaper, and larger-capacity storage. So we weren't surprised to see at this year's show announcements of new storage products in virtually all shapes and sizes.
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Microsoft visualizes portable video
PVPs from Archos and RCA made a major splash at last year's CES; this year, the big story involves Microsoft and its Windows Mobile Software for Portable Media Centers OS.
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The new faces of TiVo
Devices that use TiVo's user-friendly program guide, interface, and smart-TV recording functionality will be available from DirecTV, Hughes, Humax, Philips, Pioneer, RCA, Samsung, and Toshiba this year. But few of these products will be standalone Series2 DVRs.
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Cool Bluetooth accessories for your iPod, PC
On a show floor full of big TVs and home-theater systems, a little digging reveals that Bluetooth is finding its way into some very cool little gadgets for the iPod and PCs.
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DVRs go high-def
Attention, early adopters: If your ultimate desire is to record high-definition TV at home for later viewing, get ready. Recording HD is now a reality from some cable and satellite providers.
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Sony's subdued CES lineup
Although the electronics powerhouse announces home-theater treats such as wireless LCD TVs and HTIB systems and new DVD recorders at the show, Sony's overall showing is limited.
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New batch of players unafraid of the iPod
Creative Labs, Samsung, and Archos debut new MP3 players designed to be stiff competition to the Apple iPod and iPod Mini.
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Is mobile Bluetooth here?
Judging by the quantity of Bluetooth-enabled headsets on display at CES, it looks like mobile Bluetooth is making its way to the United States.
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Software and services do the digital dance
Big names such as Microsoft, RealNetworks, and Sony roll out significant new services this week, with a big emphasis on digital audio and video.
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Are you connected?
From what our editors are seeing in Las Vegas, 2004 will usher in faster, cheaper, and easier home networks.
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CNET's take on the Next Big Thing
Find out what four technologies CNET editors say will dominate the consumer electronics scene in 2004.
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An easier HDTV
Nearly every major TV manufacturer at this year's CES has announced a full line of integrated HDTVs with built-in tuners.
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Panasonic's upcoming HDTVs, DVD recorders
A slew of new HDTVs and DVD recorders highlight Panasonic's extensive lineup of home-theater products for 2004.
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OQO device, subnotebooks hit CES
Several tiny ultraportables have been released into the wild at CES this week, including Sony's one-inch-thick VAIO X505 and the OQO subnotebook/handheld device.
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Camcorders: cool, cutting-edge, and just plain weird
If you're willing and able to spend a little more on a camcorder, you'll find plenty of options in 2004.
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Setting new standards at CES
Which of the new networking technology standards will make the connected home and networked home entertainment possible?
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LCDs go the last mile
Need more reasons to ditch that old, boxy CRT monitor for a slick, flat LCD? The latest LCDs at this year's show will give you several, including CRT-caliber video.
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Camcorders you can afford--no, really
Those looking for an affordable camcorder will be happy to know that the big camcorder manufacturers are finally speaking your language at this year's CES.
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Aiwa's surprisingly evolved MP3 player line
Aiwa has dabbled in the digital-audio market before, but its new series of MP3 players look like they could be a hit with consumers.
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Samsung's CES home-theater offerings
Samsung trots out a tasty assortment of new TVs, DVD players, DVD recorders, and home-theater-in-a-box (HTIB) systems at this year's show.
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Sony unveils gadgets, music store
The company shows off a slew of new home-theater and portable-audio gadgets, as well as throwing its hat into the music download ring with a service called Connect.
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Dell to expand printer line in 2004
The PC maker plans to work with Fuji Xerox, Kodak, and Samsung to increase the number of printing devices it offers. Analysts say to look out for color laser printers.
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Gates talks convergence at CES
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates touts video capabilities through portable and set-top devices.
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Home
entertainment's wireless hookup
This year, digital media receivers that wirelessly shuttle audio
and video from the PC to the home entertainment center are likely to be
blockbusters.
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V's
Bravo DVI DVD encore
V follows up on the success of the Bravo D1 with two new
DVI-equipped DVD players.
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Epson's
convergence TVs
The printer maker debuts its photo-friendly
Livingstations.
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Philips
TVs and DVD recorders
Philips is sprucing up its line of LCD and plasma sets, adding
Wi-Fi and memory-card slots to certain models.
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CES
2004: what to watch for at the show
Once a year, the Las Vegas Convention Center turns into a
playground for electronics enthusiasts from all over the world. And the question on
everyone's mind is: what product or technology will be the next big thing? Executive Editor
David Carnoy spots some early trends.
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Best of
CES 2003: a look back
See what did--and didn't--happen with our top 10 product picks from
CES in 2003.
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CNET's News.com covers CES
2004
The latest announcements from the show floor in Las
Vegas.
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Check out our CES 2004 gallery, which gives you a look at the hottest products, as well as scenes from the floor in Las Vegas.
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Each day at CES, our editors pick the products that most wowed them at CES. Now, let us know what you think.
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Sony TV promises entertainment on the go
At the 2004 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Sony introduces CNET's Patrick Houston to a fusion of traditional television and broadband technology designed to let mobile consumers watch TV and video and access the Internet--all without a PC.
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Fiorina: HP to defend against pirates
At CES 2004 in Las Vegas, Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina denounces digital piracy, calling it illegal and wrong. She says HP plans to step up its efforts to create content-protection technology for its products.
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CNET's Next Big Thing
Hosted by Brian Cooley and CNET editors Eliot Van Buskirk and David Katzmaier
Thursday, January 8, 3:30 p.m.
LVCC, Room N257
CNET's "Do You Know Your Audience?" game show
Hosted by Brian Cooley
Thursday 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 5 p.m.;
Friday 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m.;
Saturday 10:30 a.m., 4 p.m.
LVCC, Main CEA stage in grand lobby
CES Show Buzz
Hosted by Brian Cooley with CNET's editors, recapping each day at the show
Daily, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
LVCC, Main CEA stage
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