Let's use this thread to make notes about interesting stuff announced at this year's CES show
tablets
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Lenovo ThinkPad 8
Windows 8.1 tablet
8.3 inch, 1920x1200 (Full HD) screen
Intel Atom Z3770 Bay Trail quad core processor
2 GB RAM
64 GB storage standard, 128 GB optional
8 mp rear camera, 2 mp front facing camera
micro SD slot
3G or 4G cellular service optional
A-GPS in all models?
dimensions 8.9 x 5.2 x 0.34 inches
weight about 15 ounces
price starts at $349
unlike competitors, Lenovo does not plan to include a keyboard with the Thinkpad 8
gadgets
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ZTE Projector Hotspot
acts as an LTE hotspot for up to 8 devices
houses a 1080p projector
includes Android 4.2 tablet with 4 inch touchscreen
so you can connect to the Internet without another device
and project the results
automobile related
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Garmin dashboard camera
HD camera that records continuously as you drive
records in a loop to 4 GB microSD card, upgradeable to 32 GB
automatically detects hard braking or collision, saves relevant video
model with GPS time-stamps and geo-tags all footage
$250 with GPS, $220 without
Garmin nuvi 2798LMT GPS with backup camera
$400 device includes an in-dash GPS/navigation unit with a 7 inch screen
plus a wireless backup camera
Google announces Open Automotive Alliance
consortium to promote the use of Android in cars
Audi, Honda, GM, Hyundai, nVidia sign up
Ford is using Microsoft
response to Apple's "iOS in the Car" initiative
Apple partners include BMW, Mercedes, GM, Land Rover, Jaguar, Audi, Toyota, Chrysler, and Honda.
tablets
------------------
Lenovo ThinkPad 8
Windows 8.1 tablet
8.3 inch, 1920x1200 (Full HD) screen
Intel Atom Z3770 Bay Trail quad core processor
2 GB RAM
64 GB storage standard, 128 GB optional
8 mp rear camera, 2 mp front facing camera
micro SD slot
3G or 4G cellular service optional
A-GPS in all models?
dimensions 8.9 x 5.2 x 0.34 inches
weight about 15 ounces
price starts at $349
unlike competitors, Lenovo does not plan to include a keyboard with the Thinkpad 8
gadgets
------------------
ZTE Projector Hotspot
acts as an LTE hotspot for up to 8 devices
houses a 1080p projector
includes Android 4.2 tablet with 4 inch touchscreen
so you can connect to the Internet without another device
and project the results
automobile related
------------------
Garmin dashboard camera
HD camera that records continuously as you drive
records in a loop to 4 GB microSD card, upgradeable to 32 GB
automatically detects hard braking or collision, saves relevant video
model with GPS time-stamps and geo-tags all footage
$250 with GPS, $220 without
Garmin nuvi 2798LMT GPS with backup camera
$400 device includes an in-dash GPS/navigation unit with a 7 inch screen
plus a wireless backup camera
Google announces Open Automotive Alliance
consortium to promote the use of Android in cars
Audi, Honda, GM, Hyundai, nVidia sign up
Ford is using Microsoft
response to Apple's "iOS in the Car" initiative
Apple partners include BMW, Mercedes, GM, Land Rover, Jaguar, Audi, Toyota, Chrysler, and Honda.