My 2013 International CES Summary
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The 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show was held from January 8-11 in Las Vegas with over 150,000 attendees and 3,250 exhibitors showcasing new technologies. Few major new announcements were made, but refinements to 4K TVs, glasses-free 3D, Android/Windows tablets, ultrabooks, 3D printing, and connected fitness devices were highlighted. Mobile phone announcements shifted to Mobile World Congress in February. Samsung, LG, Sony, and Panasonic showcased advances in TV display sizes and form factors while emphasizing app usability. Tablets running Android and Windows 8 were exhibited alongside "phablets" and Ubuntu phones. 3D printing, connected cars, headphones, and gaming devices rounded out
My 2013 International CES Summary
- 1. The 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show Las Vegas Convention Center January 8 - 11, 2013 Jeff Hoffman Middleware User Experience January 31, 2013
- 2. Particulars of the 2013 International CES •Over 150,000 attendees (slightly more than 2012) •1.92 million sq ft of exhibit space (up from 1.86 million) •3,250+ exhibitors (up from 3,100) •Some large players no longer on the exhibit floor •Microsoft •Motorola •HP •Linksys/Cisco 2
- 3. Overall Impressions •Few new technology announcements •Refining technology previously announced •4K (Ultra HD) TV •Glasses-free 3D TV •Android/Windows 8 Tablets •Ultrabooks/Convertibles •3D Printing •Fitness & Health •Connected & Immersive 3
- 4. Changing Audience •Huge media event •Celebrities all over the place: Bill Clinton, Snooki, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5 •Growing number of bloggers and trend watchers •New tech showcased by startups in “Eureka Park” •Phone announcements migrating to Mobile World Congress (late February) •Big deals happening between buyers and suppliers keep the show relevant and growing 4
- 5. Samsung Sharp Big TVs 5
- 6. Panasonic Samsung Refining existing tech Television Tech 6
- 7. Samsung LG New TV Form Factors 7
- 8. Panasonic Sony TV, Mobile and Tablet 8
- 9. Nod to Usability Samsung Apps on TV Continue 9
- 10. CloudTV - an app consolidator Developer Programs for TV 10
- 12. Connected and Immersive Tablet & High Mobile Res Custom Curved Screen & 3D Social Big Apps Screens 12
- 13. Huawei Huawei “Phablets” Ubuntu for Phones Mobile Phones 13
- 14. Major space devoted to UX Sony Gets It 14
- 15. Intel Lenovo Laptops getting less exhibit space 15
- 16. Intel Polaroid This is actually Android AMD Tablets with Android and Windows 8 16
- 17. Cubify Afinia 3D Printing 17
- 18. Software (Your Choice) Cool Programmable Thermostat + 802.11ac FREE Product Prototype + router for less Hardware than $125 Bright (Raspberry Pi + Idea 3.5” display) $75 + Enclosure (Print 3D Model) less than $50 Low Cost Innovation 18
- 19. Moneual Phone charger cables Industrial Design 19
- 20. Staying Connected 20
- 21. Razor nvidia Immersive Gaming Devices 21
- 22. VIBE SOL Republic ASUSTek Onkyo Big Headphones for an Immersive Experience 22
- 23. Clifford QNX Connected Cars 23
- 24. Rolls Royce Electric Concept 24
- 25. Hyundai Blue 2 Genesis Electric Concept 25
- 26. Some Parting Shots 26