CES 2012

Ksyrup · 10-13-2011, 08:26 AM

Anyone here attend the CES? I'll be attending for the first time. Got a great deal on a flight, so I booked today. I'll be staying at the same place my wife and I stayed when we went to Vegas in June. Although a bit far away from the convention center, it's so damn cheap (about $200 for the week, instead of $200/night) that I couldn't pass it up.

Anyway, you guys can use this thread for updates during the show in January, but if anyone's going to be there, let me know.

MacroGuru · 10-13-2011, 08:29 AM

I might be for work....I need to get it cleared and book. I will be staying with family if I do.

k0ruptr · 10-19-2011, 06:17 PM

I'll be there

Peregrine · 10-19-2011, 11:50 PM

Never been to a big tech event like this, but I guess it would be pretty cool, if chaotic.

Ksyrup · 10-20-2011, 06:54 AM

Yeah, I don't know what to expect, other than to be completely overwhelmed. One of my niche specialties is regulatory compliance and program development for extended warranties. So, anyone who's anyone in consumer electronics and the warranty business will be at CES. I figure it's worth checking out.

MacroGuru · 10-20-2011, 07:10 AM

It's a total Electronics Nerd fest. You will see conceptual stuff, stuff just fresh to market and a lot of innovative things going on.

I witnessed Microsoft Surface at my first CES and it sent me back to the book Enders Game with the stuff they were doing with the demo. It prompted me to write an Article for an industry pub I was involved with just covering Surface and how it was being used in business application.

Honestly, it was probably one of the top trade shows I have ever been to...

Ksyrup · 01-06-2012, 10:44 AM

Anyone going to be in Vegas next week?

Ksyrup · 01-09-2012, 08:37 AM

Man, this place sucks if I'm the best FOFC can send to the CES.

heybrad · 01-09-2012, 09:50 AM

I didn't see this thread earlier. I leave for CES tomorrow and will be there through Friday, although I don't know how much time I'll get to spend at the actual show. We have a conference room at the Hard Rock for meetings with clients for most of the time.

I'm curious who you work for Ksyrup so most of our clients are warranty based.

Ksyrup · 01-11-2012, 01:17 PM

Heybrad and I met last night at a mutual client's party.

And yes, I approached him with, "Hey brad."

I've been stuck in the room working my IT to get my computer connected to the server and doing some work, so I haven't even gotten out to the show yet. But I'm here until Friday night, so I've got time.

JediKooter · 01-11-2012, 01:28 PM

When do I get my Black and Decker pizza re-hydrator?

heybrad · 01-11-2012, 03:59 PM

It was great meeting Ksyrup and it was as I always had imagined meeting anybody off of FOFC with the greeting of 'Heybrad'.

stevew · 01-11-2012, 04:05 PM

Anyone checked out the 21:9 TVs?

k0ruptr · 01-11-2012, 04:06 PM

I'd like to meet some of you...I'm lazy to come down to town.

Izulde · 01-11-2012, 04:22 PM

Ah so this is why my sister is here this week for work.

Comey · 01-11-2012, 05:25 PM

CES seems really subdued this year...nothing seems truly amazing, like in years past.

10-13-2011, 08:29 AM	#2
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	I might be for work....I need to get it cleared and book. I will be staying with family if I do. __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

10-19-2011, 06:17 PM	#3
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	I'll be there __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

10-20-2011, 06:54 AM	#5
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Yeah, I don't know what to expect, other than to be completely overwhelmed. One of my niche specialties is regulatory compliance and program development for extended warranties. So, anyone who's anyone in consumer electronics and the warranty business will be at CES. I figure it's worth checking out. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 10-20-2011 at 06:54 AM.

10-20-2011, 07:10 AM	#6
MacroGuru Coordinator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Utah	It's a total Electronics Nerd fest. You will see conceptual stuff, stuff just fresh to market and a lot of innovative things going on. I witnessed Microsoft Surface at my first CES and it sent me back to the book Enders Game with the stuff they were doing with the demo. It prompted me to write an Article for an industry pub I was involved with just covering Surface and how it was being used in business application. Honestly, it was probably one of the top trade shows I have ever been to... __________________ "forgetting what is in the past, I strive for the future"

01-06-2012, 10:44 AM	#7
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Anyone going to be in Vegas next week? __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

10-19-2011, 11:50 PM	#4
Peregrine Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cary, NC	Never been to a big tech event like this, but I guess it would be pretty cool, if chaotic.

01-09-2012, 08:37 AM	#8
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Man, this place sucks if I'm the best FOFC can send to the CES. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

01-09-2012, 09:50 AM	#9
heybrad Norm!!! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Manassas, VA	I didn't see this thread earlier. I leave for CES tomorrow and will be there through Friday, although I don't know how much time I'll get to spend at the actual show. We have a conference room at the Hard Rock for meetings with clients for most of the time. I'm curious who you work for Ksyrup so most of our clients are warranty based.

01-11-2012, 01:17 PM	#10
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Heybrad and I met last night at a mutual client's party. And yes, I approached him with, "Hey brad." I've been stuck in the room working my IT to get my computer connected to the server and doing some work, so I haven't even gotten out to the show yet. But I'm here until Friday night, so I've got time. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

01-11-2012, 01:28 PM	#11
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	When do I get my Black and Decker pizza re-hydrator? __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

01-11-2012, 03:59 PM	#12
heybrad Norm!!! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Manassas, VA	It was great meeting Ksyrup and it was as I always had imagined meeting anybody off of FOFC with the greeting of 'Heybrad'. Last edited by heybrad : 01-11-2012 at 04:35 PM.

01-11-2012, 04:05 PM	#13
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Anyone checked out the 21:9 TVs?

01-11-2012, 04:06 PM	#14
k0ruptr Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas	I'd like to meet some of you...I'm lazy to come down to town. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: k0ruptr My Favorite Teams : Chicago White Sox - Carolina Panthers - Orlando Magic - Phoenix Suns - Anaheim Ducks - Hawaii Warriors - Oregon Ducks

01-11-2012, 04:22 PM	#15
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	Ah so this is why my sister is here this week for work. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

01-11-2012, 05:25 PM	#16
Comey College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT via PA via CA via PA	CES seems really subdued this year...nothing seems truly amazing, like in years past. __________________

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