CBS) On Thursday, the
world's largest Consumer Electronics Show (CES) gets under way with thousands
of exhibitors showcasing their latest state-of-the-art wares.
David Gregg, Best Magazine senior editor, visits The Early Show to offer a sneak peek at
some products sure to be making news from the show floor at the Las Vegas convention
center from Jan. 8–11.
Aside from acres of high-definition, flat-panel televisions, aisles are filled
with the latest wireless technology including one you will be hearing a lot
about in 2004 called Bluetooth.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a low-grade wireless (up to about 30 feet of transmission)
technology that allows similarly equipped devices like cell phones, PDAS,
digital cameras, printers, computers and even digital TVs to all communicate.
Here are products featured from Bluetooth Technology:
· Logitech wireless Bluetooth
Keyboard and wireless hub for the PC
· Bluetooth enabled Palm
· Bluetooth Cell Phone
· Bluetooth Printer and Digital
Camera
Cost: $250 for keyboard, mouse and Hub; $100 and more for Bluetooth enabled
phones and PDAs
Web site: logitech.com/bluetooth
Intel Personal Video Player
Created for those who need to catch their favorite TV show, home movies or
movies on the go, it's not much bigger than a PDA and is outfitted with more
efficient and smaller Intel X scale processor chips plus huge hard drives.
These portable devices allow you to connect directly to TV, digital camera,
camcorder and computer. You even can transfer movies for viewing on its 6- to
8-inch high resolution screen. The portability allows you to carry just about
70 hours of every digital format available, with room to spare.
Cost: Starting at $399
Web Site: Intel.com
Satellite Radio
Another innovative wireless technology (Satellite Radio) is going from the car
to the beach. Sirius Sat radio just announced its Satellite radio Boombox. Now
you can take your satellite radio with over 100 stations and listen to tunes on
the beach, in the car or in your house.
Cost: $99 boom box, $99 radio, $12.95 month service.
Web site: Audiovox.com
Canon Digital Camcorder
A new line of Digital camcorders has an entry-level model ZR80 starting at $399
and a top of the line model going for under $600.
The three camcorders offer one of the longest optical zoom ranges in its
category: 18x for the ZR80, 20x on the ZR85, and 22x on the ZR90 - all
exceeding the entry-level category. All three camcorders offer a high-quality
image-stabilization system to avoid camera shake. The trio features a low
shutter speed for low light shooting and The ZR90 includes Super Night Mode,
which can add light to a dimly lit area.
Cost: The Canon ZR80, ZR85, and ZR90 will be available in March at estimated
selling prices of $399, $499, and $599, respectively.
Web site: canonusa.com
TV to Go
Sharp's AQUOS LC-15L1U, a 15-inch flat LCD TV, is the world's first wireless
TV. Complete with carry handle and built-in speakers, it has a transmitter that
connects to existing cable, satellite feed or DVD player. The 11-pound TV
receives video and audio wirelessly from up to 300 feet away. It's perfect for
the back yard or by the pool. The 11-pound flat TV operates on a rechargeable
battery for portability or can be plugged into a wall socket.
Cost: $1,799
Web Site: sharpusa.com
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