newVideoPlayer("hitachishortthrow.flv", 475, 376,"gizmodo_ces_2008.png");
The Hitachi CP-A100 ultra short throw projector here is rigged up to a touch-motion interface. Sitting at the edge of the table with a lens mounted about 15 inches from the screen, casting a 50″ diagonal picture, in this case, a computer screen showing Google Earth. Tabletop applications are only the beginning—the XGA LCD-based projector casts a 120″ screen from just a metre away. [Hitachi]
Wandering around the CES show floor, you have to laugh when the elaborate multi-million dollar structures designed to convince you of a company’s credibility are called “booths.” Of all we saw here this week, step through the most exquisite, best-designed and overall most awe-inspiring of them all in this top ten gallery of the Best Booths of CES. And yeah, we called them booths, but some might even be elevated to gadget status.
1. Intel’s booth (pictured above), our favourite, spins lappies into a double helix that kicked our asses all the way into the middle of next week.
Inspired by the comic book, Gotham by Gaslight by Mike Mignola and Brian Augustyn (Batman vs. Jack the Ripper set in the late 19th century), the modder behind these action figures sought to place the members of the Justice League in the Victorian era. I think you will agree that he did one hell of a job. Hit the gallery to check out the individual figures. [Sillof's Workshop via Boing Boing]
newVideoPlayer("Panasonic150justify2_gawker.flv", 475, 376,"gizmodo_ces_2008.png"); Panasonic’s 150-inch plasma is crazy huge, but it’s also crazy expensive, with price estimates around $1,000 per inch. So can Panasonic justify building the thing?
newVideoPlayer("doesgizrock_gizmodo.flv", 475, 286,"gizmodo_ces_2008.png"); The whole team is working their collective butts off here at CES ’08, and we do it all for you guys, but every now and then it would be nice to have someone tell us they really, really love us. We went in search for some affection; unfortunately, we asked the wrong guy.
The second generation of the Tank Chair is even bigger and badder than the original, with a 24v, 2hp, 127rpm variable speed motor powered by four Optima Deep Cycle batteries. It also has a 22:1 gear ratio and it can handle a 10% incline with no problems.
The upgrade even includes a full-sized and generously cushioned chair for optimum comfort on those bumpy off road excursions or for those times when you are forced to mow down some dude on a Rascal monster truck style. Pricing and release date information have not been made available. [Tank Chair via RegHardware via Crave]
newVideoPlayer("delphiiphone_gizmodo.flv", 475, 306,"gizmodo_ces_2008.png"); The chaps at Delphi were just showing us a cool concept; they were using a web app on an iPhone to control a GMC Acadia vehicle. The prototype on display was able to check the automobiles vital stats, open and close windows, retain user configurations for seating options and even start the ignition.
Less than a week after it came out Sony BMG was planning to sell music not loaded down with copyright, they’re officially selling DRM-free MP3s through Amazon’s MP3 store later this month, making it the first to carry DRM-free music from all four major labels. Check the press release below, we’re grabbing more details right now.
Mark, Chen and I just got out of AVN. We’re making a video. This is an actual receipt I got for one of the services I paid for at AVN for use in our video. I need to expense this now. I’m sorry Blam, I really am. Stay tuned for the video, it’s sure to make you think even less of me, if that’s even possible.
