Third for me and final day for the most part... gotta take Sunday off for recovery and to watch some football. But this is the day my better half gets to stop in and check out the goods. She normally has to work OT during heavy conventions, she does tech for the Hotels.
Saturday was chill and swag day, but granted there was not much swag to be had. Did get a nice ice cold Bass beer from the *spreck booth, that was fun. Watched some crazy dude go to town on the DDR machine. The *spreck booth was fun, with lots of gimmicks to keep you coming back to their booth, but mostly iJunk products, which for the most part iIgnore.
Sweep of the South Hall and Central Hall, to once again play with the Samsung Moment, which we finally did purchase. Now it's under the real test... go Android. Still...
Overall I felt CES was fairly a let down this year, nothing all that exciting in terms of new technology, fun stuff for sure, but nothing earth shattering.
At this point, I am into Affilate Summit West and hopefully the rebirth of Beer N Blog Vegas, so let's put CES 2010 behind us!
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Monday, January 18, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
CES 2010 - Day 2
Friday was another late start to the show, but did a through pass of the North Hall and Central Halls. Played with the Samsung Moment for a long time, as it is probably going to be my next phone. Yeah, not too sexy, but an Android, so we will give that OS a try. Was cool that Samsung had not just working phones, but with service, at least the one I tried was live.
Watched some 3D television, a cool demo at the Polaroid booth, yes film is back apparently. 3D X Games & FIFA Soccer trailers at the Sony booth gave me a headache, not sure I will be jumping on the 3D bandwagon anytime soon. Also still have not seen Avatar, on a side note.
Saw some hardware that you hook up to your household appliances, so it can tell you when to run them to save the most money. Kinda cool when I saw the demo, kinda lame to everyone I told about since the show. That was courtesy of Intel.
Had a hideous orange phone case forced at me, not much swag this year. Last year tons of USB keys and Micro SD cards, this year, pens and that was about it. Just as well on Friday I was without my car, so I headed out early.
Next stop was the Las Vegas Hilton for the Tweetup, it went well thanks to their great work, @RobertGaines & the absent @PeterAcero. In addition to the great giveaways for food and stays that the Hilton gives up, @IntlCES kicked in some press bags. Still didn't win one... next year press for sure.
Rounded out the evening at the @LenovoSocial & @GDGT Bloggers Lounge Party, very nice, lots of food and drink. Spent some time with other Las Vegas locals and just enjoyed ourselves.
Watched some 3D television, a cool demo at the Polaroid booth, yes film is back apparently. 3D X Games & FIFA Soccer trailers at the Sony booth gave me a headache, not sure I will be jumping on the 3D bandwagon anytime soon. Also still have not seen Avatar, on a side note.
Saw some hardware that you hook up to your household appliances, so it can tell you when to run them to save the most money. Kinda cool when I saw the demo, kinda lame to everyone I told about since the show. That was courtesy of Intel.
Had a hideous orange phone case forced at me, not much swag this year. Last year tons of USB keys and Micro SD cards, this year, pens and that was about it. Just as well on Friday I was without my car, so I headed out early.
Next stop was the Las Vegas Hilton for the Tweetup, it went well thanks to their great work, @RobertGaines & the absent @PeterAcero. In addition to the great giveaways for food and stays that the Hilton gives up, @IntlCES kicked in some press bags. Still didn't win one... next year press for sure.
Rounded out the evening at the @LenovoSocial & @GDGT Bloggers Lounge Party, very nice, lots of food and drink. Spent some time with other Las Vegas locals and just enjoyed ourselves.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
CES 2010 - Day 1
While I did not make a huge effort to arrive early, I got there in plenty of time to hit a good hunk of the show. First thought, more crowded than last year, but also smaller.
Much like G2E the floor was re-arranged to seem bigger, but really there were fewer exhibits, just more spread out. No Gibson tent, they were palling with Monster Cables in the Central Hall. Monster is usually a South Hall staple.
No gaming stuff in the South Hall, they were relocated to the North along with the iCrap exhibits and a much smaller automotive section. Intel, Microsoft, and most of the big boys were in their usual spots.
I did the quick run through all three halls on Thursday afternoon and a couple double backs to the Central Hall. I would save the in depth looking for Friday & Saturday, plenty of time to browse.
I cut out of the show a bit early on Thursday to meet with a friend, before heading out to Beer N Blog.
Much like G2E the floor was re-arranged to seem bigger, but really there were fewer exhibits, just more spread out. No Gibson tent, they were palling with Monster Cables in the Central Hall. Monster is usually a South Hall staple.
No gaming stuff in the South Hall, they were relocated to the North along with the iCrap exhibits and a much smaller automotive section. Intel, Microsoft, and most of the big boys were in their usual spots.
I did the quick run through all three halls on Thursday afternoon and a couple double backs to the Central Hall. I would save the in depth looking for Friday & Saturday, plenty of time to browse.
I cut out of the show a bit early on Thursday to meet with a friend, before heading out to Beer N Blog.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
CES 2010 - Day 0 Wrap Up
It was a busy day for not much happening other than some meeting up with friends and meeting a few new folks. Hit up Firefly on Paradise for a little pre CES happy hour with some local Beer N Bloggers.
Firefly is always a nice treat and we enjoyed some tapas and a few pitchers of Sangria before I headed out to the Hilton to pick up my badge holder. The stop over was not long there and off to home to kill a couple hours.
Last night was the first of three Lenovo Blogger Lounge nights, co hosted last night by @SocialMediaClub. It was a really nice set up at Aquaknox in the Venitian, great party. It seemed to me that CES is already much more lively this year than last, we will see how the rest of the week plays out.
Met a lot of new folks last night, and hopefully the rest of the week and into the weekend will play out just as well. Today the real work begins!
Firefly is always a nice treat and we enjoyed some tapas and a few pitchers of Sangria before I headed out to the Hilton to pick up my badge holder. The stop over was not long there and off to home to kill a couple hours.
Last night was the first of three Lenovo Blogger Lounge nights, co hosted last night by @SocialMediaClub. It was a really nice set up at Aquaknox in the Venitian, great party. It seemed to me that CES is already much more lively this year than last, we will see how the rest of the week plays out.
Met a lot of new folks last night, and hopefully the rest of the week and into the weekend will play out just as well. Today the real work begins!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
CES Press Day
I have yet to switch my CES affiliation over to blogger as yet. So once again no press day for me, just toiling away at work. My goal for CES 2011 is to be registered as a blogger and get to cover those cool press events. Although much of it is covered online these days, with live streaming etc.
At any rate, today will be spent blogging, finalizing my schedule and other such exciting tasks. Charging cell phone batteries, laptop batteries, camera batteries... trying to keep my payload to a minimum this year though. Just the netbook, two phones and maybe the small camera.
I have both the convenience and annoyance of a car, so who knows what I will throw in the trunk. Besides tons of literature, magazines and whatever swag type stuff the vendors are passing out this year.
Enough ramble, more later.
At any rate, today will be spent blogging, finalizing my schedule and other such exciting tasks. Charging cell phone batteries, laptop batteries, camera batteries... trying to keep my payload to a minimum this year though. Just the netbook, two phones and maybe the small camera.
I have both the convenience and annoyance of a car, so who knows what I will throw in the trunk. Besides tons of literature, magazines and whatever swag type stuff the vendors are passing out this year.
Enough ramble, more later.
Monday, January 4, 2010
New Year, New Methods
Hitting the ground running so far this year, with a big weekend of cooking and a lot of prep work for CES. I am hoping to do a lot of CES blogging this year, definitely a lot of tweeting from @Rally_CES account. Probably going to opt for the smaller mobile blogs that started this particular blog and take it from there.
Also going to try and get serious and start to advertise and eventually monetize this blog. Those also end up becoming de facto resolutions for the new year, let's see how it goes.
CES related blogging should begin Wed after work, with badge pick up and possibly a visit to the Lenovo Blogger Night event. Working on an invite to a Capcom event on Thursday, Friday night we have the Hilton Tweetup and going to be busy.
Can't wait!
Also going to try and get serious and start to advertise and eventually monetize this blog. Those also end up becoming de facto resolutions for the new year, let's see how it goes.
CES related blogging should begin Wed after work, with badge pick up and possibly a visit to the Lenovo Blogger Night event. Working on an invite to a Capcom event on Thursday, Friday night we have the Hilton Tweetup and going to be busy.
Can't wait!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
CES09 - Day Four Wrap Up
After the fail of Saturday, I needed to get off to an early start on Sunday. Although the scary folks, in line in their pajamas at Starbucks had other ideas. I managed to get down to the convention center just after nine.
Sunday was pretty quiet, but I had a lot of ground to cover. I worked from the North to South halls before deciding to head over to the Sands. A quick bus trip over there and the crowd was a bit heavier thanks to the Adult Entertainment Expo.
Normally I really enjoy the Sands portion of the show, but this year, not so much. I grew bored pretty quickly as my mind and stomach became more interested in lunch. The next big decision of the day, Gordon Biersch which would be taxi or on foot or shuttle back to the CC and a hike to the Hilton.
I opted for football and the Hilton, made my way over to the theatre for $1 hot dogs and $2 beers. Watched the end of the Giants / Eagles game and the start of the Chargers / Steelers. That was a nice break that gave me the energy to make another pass through the convention center.
Admittedly I got caught up in the last minute swag opportunities at the show. I got some of my best stuff in the last hour, lots of Micro SD cards, card holders, hats, shirts and orange pens. Why so many damn orange pens? Well I take those to work at any rate.
Surprisingly I stayed until the show closed at 4 before getting in my car and finding myself home by 430 to watch the end of the game. I definitely did not cover the show as much as I had intended, but I did have a good time. In the end, that's all that matters.
Sunday was pretty quiet, but I had a lot of ground to cover. I worked from the North to South halls before deciding to head over to the Sands. A quick bus trip over there and the crowd was a bit heavier thanks to the Adult Entertainment Expo.
Normally I really enjoy the Sands portion of the show, but this year, not so much. I grew bored pretty quickly as my mind and stomach became more interested in lunch. The next big decision of the day, Gordon Biersch which would be taxi or on foot or shuttle back to the CC and a hike to the Hilton.
I opted for football and the Hilton, made my way over to the theatre for $1 hot dogs and $2 beers. Watched the end of the Giants / Eagles game and the start of the Chargers / Steelers. That was a nice break that gave me the energy to make another pass through the convention center.
Admittedly I got caught up in the last minute swag opportunities at the show. I got some of my best stuff in the last hour, lots of Micro SD cards, card holders, hats, shirts and orange pens. Why so many damn orange pens? Well I take those to work at any rate.
Surprisingly I stayed until the show closed at 4 before getting in my car and finding myself home by 430 to watch the end of the game. I definitely did not cover the show as much as I had intended, but I did have a good time. In the end, that's all that matters.
CES09 - Day Three Fail Blog
Fail so hard it gets posted on Sunday...
So a long night Friday, shopping and real life Saturday morning. Follow that up with two power naps and a craving for steak... and you end up with failing to attend CES on Saturday.
But that is pergoative you can have when you attend on your own dime and time and live in Vegtas. Had a nice day at home, watched football, had a good steak dinner.
Back in action today @CES09, working my way through everything. Stay Tuned.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
CES09 - Day One
Day one, spent oh so close yet so far away. I work just a few miles from the Convention Center, but I never got to lunch today, little lone a drive by on CES. I got some early glances at Twitter, following up on some party invites and wishing I was there.
At any rate, it was a busy day not at CES, now I have my gadgets packed and am ready to get an early start in the morning. Except for the fact I left my extra phone battery at work, so an early stop by work is now on the books for Friday.
No parties for me tonight, no CES love, just some love through the tweet lines and some tv coverage on G4. All is well, the weekend is here and the next three days I can enjoy, can't wait!
Also a few of us are going to happy hour at Firefly tomorrow 3pm.
At any rate, it was a busy day not at CES, now I have my gadgets packed and am ready to get an early start in the morning. Except for the fact I left my extra phone battery at work, so an early stop by work is now on the books for Friday.
No parties for me tonight, no CES love, just some love through the tweet lines and some tv coverage on G4. All is well, the weekend is here and the next three days I can enjoy, can't wait!
Also a few of us are going to happy hour at Firefly tomorrow 3pm.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
CES09 - Media Day
One of the most frustrating parts of being in town, is that when the pre convention stuff starts, I am stuck at that 40 a week grind that pays the bills. So I followed the Tweets and Feeds and such as I could today from a far. I have yet to pay my dues enough to garner a blogger or press type badge. Also bowing out of day one until after the 5pm bell rings out the end of my work week.
Still getting excited for the event, updating my phone and my blog and my many online hang outs in preperation of a long weekend of texting, blogging and taking pics of coold stuff. Going to try and keep the updates brief for the most part, be sure and follow the Twitter updates as well.
Off to watch the Ballmer keynote online.
Still getting excited for the event, updating my phone and my blog and my many online hang outs in preperation of a long weekend of texting, blogging and taking pics of coold stuff. Going to try and keep the updates brief for the most part, be sure and follow the Twitter updates as well.
Off to watch the Ballmer keynote online.
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