CES 2104 announcements

[haven]

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.

 

[haven]

Another gadget that caught my attention is a portable power pack from Cobra Electronics (the folks famous for CB radios in the 1970s) with enough power to start many vehicle engines. The Jumpack features 200A starting current, 400A peak current, and a 7500 mAh Li-Cobalt Battery. The Jumpack is remarkably small, easily small enough to fit in a jacket pocket. Click on the link below to see a photo.

The gadget includes a USB port with 5V, 2.1A power, the sort of juice an iPad needs to recharge quickly. Most other smart phones, tablets and other battery powered gadgets also like 5V DC power.

MSRP is expected to be $129, with delivery starting this Spring.

http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/05/cobra-jumpack/

Update: Turns out Cobra is just reselling an existing battery pack made by a company called Antigravity Batteries.
http://antigravitybatteries.com/microstart/

 

[mpinco]

CES 2104? Wow, lost a century!


That said, CES is dead. Boring

 

[Chris85xlt]

Another gadget that caught my attention is a portable power pack from Cobra Electronics (the folks famous for CB radios in the 1970s) with enough power to start many vehicle engines. The Jumpack features 200A starting current, 400A peak current, and a 7500 mAh Li-Cobalt Battery. The Jumpack is remarkably small, easily small enough to fit in a jacket pocket. Click on the link below to see a photo.

The gadget includes a USB port with 5V, 2.1A power, the sort of juice an iPad needs to recharge quickly. Most other smart phones, tablets and other battery powered gadgets also like 5V DC power.

MSRP is expected to be $129, with delivery starting this Spring.

http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/05/cobra-jumpack/

Update: Turns out Cobra is just reselling an existing battery pack made by a company called Antigravity Batteries.
http://antigravitybatteries.com/microstart/

I have the antigravity xp3. very compact and did jump start a car