From CES 2008, Natali Del Conte, takes a look at the LG 50PG60.
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Best in CES AwardsCNET editors sifted through hundreds and hundreds of products to find the best in each category. From the hottest in cell phones to televisions to car tech, News.com's Kara Tsuboi takes you through the categories and talks to some of the winners. |
Buzz Out Loud 636: New rule: Press 'Record'You'll get most of a really great podcast today, just not quite...all of it. First day of CES jitters mean we sort of lost the first 10 minutes or so of today's podcast, but that's OK--it gets really good after that. Trust us. |
Buzz Out Loud 637: New U.S. currency: WiiVeronica Belmont and CNET TV U.K. host Nate Lanxon sit in with us today, we save the U.S. dollar by changing our national currency to the Wii, and both HD DVD and CompUSA are--at least briefly--revived from the dead. |
CNET Top 5: Best things about CESTom Merritt counts down the Top 5 best things about CES. |
CNET TV at CES 2008Our coverage of the world's largest consumer tech trade show begins January 7. |
CES 2008 wish listMolly Wood prepares for CES 2008 and ticks off some of the things we're hoping to see this year. |
CES 2007's biggest vaporwareAs we count down to the CES 2008, we look back at the coolest stuff they promised us last year and didn't deliver. |
Car tech and GPS
Alpine EX-10At CES 2008, Kevin Massy takes a look at this plug-and-play solution for connecting your iPod to your car. |
Azentek AtlasWe take a look at the Azentek Atlas, a computer meant to replace your car stereo. |
Blaupunkt Plug & Play AmpsAt CES 2008, we take a look at the Blaupunkt Plug & Play Amps, an easy-to-install amplifier that adds sound quality to any car system. |
Delphi Side Alert SystemAt CES 2008, Brian Tong takes a look at the Delphi Side Alert System, a sensor placed on the side of a car that can sense an object by changes in temperature. |
Eclipse AVN-6620At CES 2008, Kevin Massy takes a look at the Eclipse AVN-6620, an all-in-one car tech product comprised of a GPS navigation system as well as a multimedia video and audio receiver. |
Garmin Nuvi 880Tom Merritt takes a first look at Garmin's latest GPS device, the Nuvi 880, with speech recognition. |
iRiver W7Brian Tong checks out the iRiver W7, a portable media player that also has the ability to serve as a GPS unit in your car. |
Jensen NVX3008PCAt CES 2008, Brian Tong checks out this mini PC that doubles as a GPS device. |
Jensen VM 9022 HDNFrom CES 2008, Kevin Massy takes a first look at the Jensen VM 9022 HDN, an in-dash multimedia and navigation system that's loaded with features. |
JVC Bongiovi KDS 100Wayne Cunningham takes a first look at the very hot Bongiovi KDS 100 CD receiver by JVC. |
Kenwood DNX7100Kevin Massy takes a first look at the Kenwood DNX7100, an all-in-one GPS and multimedia device for your car. |
Pioneer AVIC-F500BTKevin Massy looks at the prototype of this multimedia device for your car. |
Qualcomm Soundabout LosslessFrom CES 2008, Donald Bell takes a first look at the Best of CES finalist, Soundabout Lossless, a new Bluetooth streaming audio codec from Qualcomm. |
Self-driving carBrian Tong steps out of the convention center to check out "Boss," a self-driving car. |
Sony CDX-GT420IPAt CES 2008, Kevin Massy takes a first look at the Sony CDX-GT420IP, a cost-effective device for bringing your iPod on the road. |
Sony NVU83TAt CES 2008 Brian Tong takes a look at a Sony GPS device that features its Position Plus technology and a dual-view mode. |
Zoombak GPS locatorNatali Del Conte takes a first look at the Zoombak GPS locator, shown at the Digital Experience event. |
Cell phones and smartphones
Invisio Q7Brian Tong takes a look at the Invisio Q7, a hot, new Bluetooth headset that uses bone conduction, a technology that pulls from the vibrations running along your jaw. |
Motorola Rokr E8From CES 2008, Kent German takes a look at a Best of CES finalist, the Motorola Rokr E8, a phone that Motorola claims to be a better MP3 player than standalone units. |
Motorola Z10Kent German takes a look at the Motorola Z10, a video-friendly slider phone with a quirky design. |
Sony Ericsson W760At CES 2008, Kent German takes a first look at a Best of CES finalist, the Sony Ericsson W760, one of the newest models in the company's Walkman phone series. |
Computers and hardware
3DV Systems ZCamAt CES 2008 we take a first look at the ZCam from 3DV Systems, a real-time depth-sensing video camera. |
Alienware Area-51 m15xDan Ackerman takes a look at the Alienware Area-51 m15x, a 15-inch gaming laptop with an updated look and a lighted keyboard, and which comes with an 8880 video card. |
Alienware Curved MonitorNatali Del Conte takes a look at the Alienware Curved Monitor. |
Belkin FlyWireMolly Wood takes a first look at the Belkin FlyWire, a device that will wirelessly transmit content from any video source to your television. |
Dell Crystal 22-inch Wide-screen MonitorNatali Del Conte takes a look at this stylish flat-panel monitor. |
Dell Inspiron 1525From CES 2008, Dan Ackerman takes a look at the 15-inch Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop. |
Fujitsu P8010At CES 2008, Michelle Thatcher takes a look at this ultralightweight laptop that has a 12.1-inch screen. |
Gateway FX7020Molly Wood takes a first look at the Gateway FX7020, an affordable gaming desktop with high-end features. |
Gateway P171FXDan Ackerman takes a look at this high-end gaming laptop from Gateway. |
HP Slimline S3330FFrom CES 2008, Natali Del Conte takes a first look at the HP Slimline S3330F, a tiny desktop that comes with a drive that plays both HD DVD and Blu-ray discs. |
HP TX2000At CES 2008, Dan Ackerman takes a look at HP's consumer convertible tablet PC. |
Jensen NVX3008PCAt CES 2008, Brian Tong checks out this mini PC that doubles as a GPS device. |
Lenovo IdeaPad Y710From CES 2008, Michelle Thatcher takes a look at the Lenovo IdeaPad Y710, a laptop designed for home users that is packed with multimedia and entertainment features. |
Lenovo IdeaPad U110At CES 2008, Michelle Thatcher takes a look at Lenovo's first consumer laptop, which happens to be small and ultralight-weight. |
Oqo Model O2At CES 2008, Tom Merritt takes a look at this mini PC. |
Saitek Cyborg KeyboardFrom CES 2008, Will Greenwald takes a look at the Saitek Cyborg Keyboard, with customizable lights and touch sensors. |
SpeechGear CompadreAt CES 2008, Michelle Thatcher takes a look at this instant translation software and tests its translation skills. |
Wolfking Warrior XxtremeFrom CES 2008, Will Greenwald takes a first look at the Wolfking Warrior Xxtreme, a compact gaming keyboard with key backlighting. |
Digital photo and video
3DV Systems ZCamAt CES 2008 we take a first look at the ZCam from 3DV Systems, a real-time depth-sensing video camera. |
Canon Vixia HF10At CES 2008, Natali Del Conte takes a first look at the Canon Vixia HF10 camcorder. |
Liquid Image Underwater Digital CameraAt CES 2008, we take a first look at the Liquid Image Underwater Digital Camera, a 5-megapixel camera that's inserted into a sturdy underwater mask. |
Manfrotto MotosteadyWe take a look at Manfrotto Motosteady 3-in-1 stabilizer camcorder from the stage at CES 2008. |
Panasonic HDC-SD9From CES 2008, Natali Del Conte takes a look at the compact Panasonic HDC-SD9 camcorder. |
R2-D2 WebcamAt CES 2008, Natali Del Conte takes a look at the R2-D2 Webcam, which is a part of a VoIP phone setup. |
Samsung NV 24HDAt CES 2008 Natali del Conti takes a look at this 10-megapixel digital camera that also shoots HD video. |
Samsung SC-HMX20C full HD camcorderAt CES 2008, Brian Tong takes a look at Samsung's first consumer HD camera, the SC-HMX20C, with 10x optical zoom, 8GB internal flash memory, and the ability to capture in high speed. |
Sony Alpha A200KFrom CES 2008, Lori Grunin takes a first look at the Sony Alpha A200k, a 10-megapixel SLR camera. |
Sony HDR-SR12At CES 2008 Brian Tong takes a look at this new truly high-def camcorder from Sony that has a 120GB hard drive. |
VholdR CameraFrom CES 2008, we take a first look at the VholdR Camera, a portable camcorder that easily straps onto your helmet. |
Emerging technologies
3DV Systems ZCamAt CES 2008 we take a first look at the ZCam from 3DV Systems, a real-time depth-sensing video camera. |
Belkin Conserve Surge ProtectorTom Merritt takes a look at the Belkin Conserve Surge Protector, a device meant to conserve energy by using a power switch that's wirelessly connected to a surge protector. |
Bug Labs PlatformTom Merritt is impressed with this open-source mini computer that is can morph into many other gadgets. He takes a look at it at on the stage at CES 2008. |
Creative Xfi dockFrom CES 2008, Natali Del Conte takes a first look at the Creative Xfi dock, a device that upconverts the video files on your iPod to higher quality. |
Garmin Nuvi 880Tom Merritt takes a first look at Garmin's latest GPS device, the Nuvi 880, with speech recognition. |
GreenplugFrom CES 2008, Michelle Thatcher takes a look at Greenplug, an emerging technology that consolidates power charging in one base. |
Invisio Q7Brian Tong takes a look at the Invisio Q7, a hot, new Bluetooth headset that uses bone conduction, a technology that pulls from the vibrations running along your jaw. |
Pioneer Extreme Contrast Concept 'Project Kuro' plasmaFrom CES 2008, Brian Tong takes a first look at the Project Kuro, an advanced-design concept plasma TV from Pioneer. |
Qualcomm Soundabout LosslessFrom CES 2008, Donald Bell takes a first look at the Best of CES finalist, Soundabout Lossless, a new Bluetooth streaming audio codec from Qualcomm. |
Samsung 31-inch OLED conceptAt CES 2008, Brian Tong takes a look at an impressive concept TV that will be out in 2010. |
Sennheiser MXW1Tom Merritt takes a first look at the Sennheiser MXW1 wireless headphones using RF technology. |
Starry Night Sleep Tech BedAt CES 2008, we take a first look at the Starry Night Sleep Technology Bed. This bed is packed with tech, including an antisnore technology, separate heating, and an entertainment system loaded with features. |
Zoombak GPS locatorNatali Del Conte takes a first look at the Zoombak GPS locator, shown at the Digital Experience event. |
Gadgets
Animal ScrambleFrom CES 2008, we take a first look at Animal Scramble, an interactive and educational toy for children that works by using RFID. |
Bug Labs PlatformTom Merritt is impressed with this open-source mini computer that is can morph into many other gadgets. He takes a look at it at on the stage at CES 2008. |
Creative HS 1200 wireless headsetAt CES 2008 we take a look at the Creative HS 1200 wireless headset with a battery life of 9 hours. |
Guitar Hero Air GuitarAt CES 2008, Brian Tong rocks out with the Guitar Hero Air Guitar. |
Invisio Q7Brian Tong takes a look at the Invisio Q7, a hot, new Bluetooth headset that uses bone conduction, a technology that pulls from the vibrations running along your jaw. |
Microbot HereyTom Merritt takes a look at the Microbot Herey, an educational robot using Microsoft's Robotics Studio. |
R2-D2 WebcamAt CES 2008, Natali Del Conte takes a look at the R2-D2 Webcam, which is a part of a VoIP phone setup. |
Sennheiser MXW1Tom Merritt takes a first look at the Sennheiser MXW1 wireless headphones using RF technology. |
SpykeeTom Merritt takes a look at the Spykee robot, a Wi-Fi robot with a built-in camera. |
Wild Planet Hyper JumpAt CES 2008, we take a first look at the Hyper Jump from Wild Planet, a tech toy designed for the little ones, meant to increase coordination, math, and communication skills. |
WowWee Flytech StarbladeFrom CES 2008, Tom Merritt takes a first look at the WowWee Flytech Starblade, a remote-control helicopter with object avoidance. |
WowWee RovioAt CES 2008, Brian Tong attends ShowStoppers, where he takes a first look at the WowWee Rovio, the first-ever Wi-Fi-enabled robotic Webcam. |
WowWee TribotTom Merritt takes a look at the WoWee Tribot, the successor to the Robosapien. |
Gaming
Alienware Area-51 m15xDan Ackerman takes a look at the Alienware Area-51 m15x, a 15-inch gaming laptop with an updated look and a lighted keyboard, and which comes with an 8880 video card. |
Alienware Curved MonitorNatali Del Conte takes a look at the Alienware Curved Monitor. |
Animal ScrambleFrom CES 2008, we take a first look at Animal Scramble, an interactive and educational toy for children that works by using RFID. |
Gateway FX7020Molly Wood takes a first look at the Gateway FX7020, an affordable gaming desktop with high-end features. |
Gateway P171FXDan Ackerman takes a look at this high-end gaming laptop from Gateway. |
Guitar Hero Air GuitarAt CES 2008, Brian Tong rocks out with the Guitar Hero Air Guitar. |
Nyko Wireless NunchuckAt CES 2008, Molly Wood takes a look at the Nyko Wireless Nunchuck, a new gaming accessory for the Wii. |
Wild Planet Hyper JumpAt CES 2008, we take a first look at the Hyper Jump from Wild Planet, a tech toy designed for the little ones, meant to increase coordination, math, and communication skills. |
Wolfking Warrior XxtremeFrom CES 2008, Will Greenwald takes a first look at the Wolfking Warrior Xxtreme, a compact gaming keyboard with key backlighting. |
Home audio
Belkin RockStarTom Merritt takes a first look at the Belkin RockStar, a device that plugs into your music player and can send your tunes to five inputs or outputs. |
Creative HS 1200 wireless headsetAt CES 2008 we take a look at the Creative HS 1200 wireless headset with a battery life of 9 hours. |
iLuv i1255At CES 2008, we take a first look at the iLuv i1255, a DVD player and iPod dock combined in one. |
Logitech Squeezebox DuetFrom CES 2008, Natali Del Conte takes a look at the Logitech Squeezebox Duet, a system which controls your media library from any PC, Mac, or Linux running over your home network. |
mStation 2.1 Stereo TowerNatali Del Conte takes a first look at the mStation 2.1 Stereo Tower, a 42-inch iPod dock with rotating speakers and subwoofer. |
Panasonic CQ-RX400UAt CES 2008, Wayne Cunningham takes a look at the CQ-RX400U, a CD receiver from Panasonic. |
Polk Audio Surround Bar 360Molly Wood takes a look at the Polk Audio Surround Bar 360, a very slick home theater in a box. |
Samsung HT-X810From CES 2008, Brian Tong takes a look at Samsung's foray into soundbars, the HT-X810. |
Home video
Belkin FlyWireMolly Wood takes a first look at the Belkin FlyWire, a device that will wirelessly transmit content from any video source to your television. |
Cisco 8550 HDCAt CES 2008, Brian Tong takes a look at the Cisco 8550 HDC, a high definition tuner and DVR. |
EchoStar TR-50 DVRFrom CES 2008, Brian Tong takes a look at the EchoStar TR-50 DVR, a digital over-the-air receiver with DVR functionality. |
Hava HDBrian Tong takes a first look at a killer streaming-video product called the Hava HD. |
HP MediaSmartAt CES 2008, Natali Del Conte takes a first look at the HP MediaSmart, a full HDTV that's also a media center. |
HP Slimline S3330FFrom CES 2008, Natali Del Conte takes a first look at the HP Slimline S3330F, a tiny desktop that comes with a drive that plays both HD DVD and Blu-ray discs. |
Neosonik Wireless Home TheaterAt CES 2008, Brian Tong takes a look at this completely wireless home theater system. |
Panasonic DMP-BD50At CES 2008, Brian Tong takes a look at the DMP-BD50, the latest high-definition Blu-ray player from Panasonic. |
Panasonic HDS-SD9At CES 2008, Natali Del Conte takes a first look at the DVD-LS86, the latest portable DVD player from Panasonic. |
Panasonic SC-BT 100 Bluray playerFrom CES 2008, we take a look at Panasonic's first Blu-ray player with surround-sound speakers, the Panasonic SC-BT 100 Bluray player. |
Pioneer Elite SC-009TX AV ReceiverAt CES 2008, we take a look at the Pioneer Elite SC-009TX AV Receiver, which supports true HD and has six HDMI ports. |
Samsung BD-UP5500 Duo HD PlayerBrian Tong takes a look at the next generation of Samsung's duo HD DVD/Blu-ray players, the BD-UP5500. |
Slingbox PRO-HDFrom CES 2008, Tom Merritt takes a look at the updated Slingbox PRO-HD, which now has the ability to output video content in 720p. |
SlingCatcherMolly Wood takes a look at the SlingCatcher, a device that has the ability to transmit content from one TV to another. |
MP3 and portable video players
Alpine EX-10At CES 2008, Kevin Massy takes a look at this plug-and-play solution for connecting your iPod to your car. |
Archos 705 WiFiAt CES 2008, Brian Tong takes a look at the superslick Archos 705 WiFi, a media player packed with killer features. |
Belkin RockStarTom Merritt takes a first look at the Belkin RockStar, a device that plugs into your music player and can send your tunes to five inputs or outputs. |
Creative HS 1200 wireless headsetAt CES 2008 we take a look at the Creative HS 1200 wireless headset with a battery life of 9 hours. |
Creative Xfi dockFrom CES 2008, Natali Del Conte takes a first look at the Creative Xfi dock, a device that upconverts the video files on your iPod to higher quality. |
Creative Zen Stone PlusFrom CES 2008, Jasmine France takes a first look at the Creative Zen Stone Plus, which includes an integrated speaker and new, shiny, color variations. |
iLuv i1255At CES 2008, we take a first look at the iLuv i1255, a DVD player and iPod dock combined in one. |
iRiver IAMOLEDFrom the floors of CES 2008, Tom Merritt takes a first look at the iRiver IAMOLED, a portable media player with OLED screen, built-in FM tuner, voice recorder, and more. |
iRiver LplayerNatali Del Conte takes a first look at the iRiver Lplayer, an ultraportable MP4 player which also includes a built-in FM radio and a voice recorder, and has 5 hours of video and 24 hours of audio-playing time. |
iRiver MplayerFrom CES 2008, Brian Tong takes a look at a Mickey Mouse MP3 player for kids from iRiver. |
iRiver P10Molly Wood takes a look at the iRiver P10, a portable media player that comes with a 33GB capacity, a customizable touch screen, and a built-in antenna. |
iRiver SpinnMolly Wood takes a first look at the iRiver Spinn, a portable video player which is operated by using a spin wheel on the side and will be available in 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB sizes. |
iRiver W7Brian Tong checks out the iRiver W7, a portable media player that also has the ability to serve as a GPS unit in your car. |
Motorola Rokr E8From CES 2008, Kent German takes a look at a Best of CES finalist, the Motorola Rokr E8, a phone that Motorola claims to be a better MP3 player than standalone units. |
Motorola Z10Kent German takes a look at the Motorola Z10, a video-friendly slider phone with a quirky design. |
mStation 2.1 Stereo TowerNatali Del Conte takes a first look at the mStation 2.1 Stereo Tower, a 42-inch iPod dock with rotating speakers and subwoofer. |
Sennheiser MXW1Tom Merritt takes a first look at the Sennheiser MXW1 wireless headphones using RF technology. |
Sony CDX-GT420IPAt CES 2008, Kevin Massy takes a first look at the Sony CDX-GT420IP, a cost-effective device for bringing your iPod on the road. |
Sony Ericsson W760At CES 2008, Kent German takes a first look at a Best of CES finalist, the Sony Ericsson W760, one of the newest models in the company's Walkman phone series. |
Tonium PacemakerDonald Bell takes a look at the Tonium Pacemaker, a 120GB MP3 player that also serves as a DJ mix device. |
Televisions
Belkin FlyWireMolly Wood takes a first look at the Belkin FlyWire, a device that will wirelessly transmit content from any video source to your television. |
HP MediaSmartAt CES 2008, Natali Del Conte takes a first look at the HP MediaSmart, a full HDTV that's also a media center. |
LG 50PG60From CES 2008, Natali Del Conte takes a look at the LG 50PG60. |
LGX Super Slim HDTVFrom CES 2008, Natali Del Conte takes a look at the LGX Super Slim HDTV. |
Mitsubishi Laser TVAt CES 2008, Brian Tong attends the unveiling of the highly anticipated Mitsubishi Laser TV. |
Panasonic TH46PXZ850At CES 2008, Brian Tong takes a look at the world's largest plasma TV, the 150-inch Panasonic TH46PXZ850. |
Panasonic TH46PZ850From CES 2008, Brian Tong takes a look at the feature-packed Panasonic TH46PZ850, a 1080p plasma TV. |
Philips 42PFL5603D Eco TVAt CES 2008 we take a look at the Philips 42PFL5603D Eco TV, which has several energy-saving features. |
Pioneer Extreme Contrast Concept 'Project Kuro' plasmaFrom CES 2008, Brian Tong takes a first look at the Project Kuro, an advanced-design concept plasma TV from Pioneer. |
Samsung 31-inch OLED conceptAt CES 2008, Brian Tong takes a look at an impressive concept TV that will be out in 2010. |
Samsung PN42A450PAt CES 2008, Brian Tong and Randall Bennett take a look at the first ever 3D-ready plasma TV. |
Samsung PN58A750TAt CES 2008, Brian Tong takes a look at Samsung's new line of high-def plasma TVs. |
Sharp Aquos LC-52SE94UFrom CES 2008, Brian Tong takes a look at the Sharp Aquos LC-52SE94U, available in three different sizes at 1080p. |
Vizio VP504FFrom CES 2008, we take a look at the Vizio VP504F, a 50-inch plasma television. |