It is currently 4AM Vegas time, and we just got back from the casino. Perfect time to sum up today, and lay out tomorrow:

Day 1 thoughts:

  • I am really excited to see what the future holds with 3DTV and myFord. Both look like excellent products, but both require a community to jump on-board, or they will falter. I will admit, I though that 3DTV’s were a little gimmicky, and was much more impressed with the super-thin HD TV’s by LG. This all changed, however, when I went to Intel’s massive booth. There, I got to play a video game (D.I.R.T) on a 3DTV with glasses, and it totally blew my mind and altered my perception of 3DTV. LG also had some very stylish and comfortable 3D glasses, which helps out also. myFord will take not consumer involvement, but developers. With so many platforms out there (iPhone, WebOS, Blackberry, Android), I can see it being a slight uphill battle to get developers to develop for myFord. That being said, I want my next car to have it. It is technology that keeps me safer, while also allowing me to stay more connected.
  • It may finally be the time for tablet PC’s. I remember their first go-round, when they crashed and burned. Hopefully with Microsoft and Intel both putting a lot into them, tablets can rise and fill the segment that they should. I know that I really want one, after playing with several at Intel’s booth. Dell has a tablet too, which I will be hunting down and getting hands on with today.
  • Mobile is huge, and will keep getting bigger.
  • There are SO many people here. Its like a smaller MN State Fair, but with less space. It is great to be meeting so many people, especially when we are all nerds.
  • It is TOUGH covering an event this big. Between keynotes, sessions, product announcements, Lady Gaga, and the HUGE exhibitor hall, I was running around all day. I adopted the “Always Be Charging” mantra, and that helped me make it all the way through. After having my MiFi run out of battery in my first keynote, I knew I had to be more mindful of power.
  • My WCCO interview went great, and was really fun. Look for me to be on again once I return, to talk more about what I saw.

What today holds:

  • More time in the exhibitor hall-there are SO many products that I want to see, and do quick reviews on. If you have anything that you would like me to hunt down, please let me know.
  • More pictures-most of the fun of CES is what one man described as “being in the best toy shop ever.” I will be shooting more shiny new toys, so that you all can experience more of what I am seeing.
  • Hopefully, I will also be meeting with a few people that I have admired.
  • The It Wont Stay in Vegas party is also tonight, which should also be an amazing time.

Here is my photoset for day 1:

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