http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/rss.xml We're giving you the best way to view our CES 2006 news & coverage. Below you will see our product-based coverage which will feature direct links to products by manufacturer and model number through a comprehensive list of equipment organized by category. We've also posted our thoughts about the CES 2006 Expo show and updated our home page to fill you in on what's happening in Vegas - and all this was originally LIVE from the show floor! You won't see coverage like this anywhere else - so don't miss it! hourly 12 2006-12-01T00:00 http://www.audioholics.com/static/logo.jpg http://www.audioholics.com/ http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/the-2006-ces-experience-wrap-up I've spent most of the last few days sleeping. Same thing happened after CEDIA. The wife would send me in the bed room to read to the boy and after the first book I'd have to read with one eye closed because I couldn't focus with two. By the second I was stumbling over words. By the third, I'd fall asleep at commas. I'm not exactly sure what kind of father that makes me but… hey, I got nice speakers. Someday he'll appreciate that. tom 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/ces-2006-blunders-deceptions-and-other-goofs While we enjoyed ourselves at CES this year (in the way that people who get 2 hours of sleep and like to spend 20… clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/the-ces-2006-experience-day-two After finally getting a bit of CES 2006 coverage up, Clint and I tried a new tactic = the double team. That's right, one Audioholic was not cutting it and the "divide and conquer" play was spreading our forces too thin. tom 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/the-ces-2006-experience-day-one Let's see... what's there to say about CES… Well, take CEDIA, add a bunch of booth babes, quadruple the square footage, increase the number of people by an order of magnitude, shake, and serve with a little umbrella. tom 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/2005-product-of-the-year-poy-award-handout-at-ces-2006 At the CES show, we managed to catch up with many of the manufacturers we awarded Product of the Year for 2005. Gene 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/denon-avr-2807-receiver Denon Electronics added the new mid-tier Model AVR-2807 (SRP: $1,099) to its line of advanced audio/video receivers. With a full complement of all current available Dolby and DTS surround sound decoding technologies, this unit includes IR remote in/out terminals for integrated system control. In addition, all models including the entry level AVR-1506 feature assignable amplifier configuration for either 7.1-channel surround operation or 5.1 surround with an amplified second zone. clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/denon-receiver-upgrades Denon Electronics announced that owners of the AVR-5805 and AVR-4806 will be able to purchase upgrades for their receivers that will provide a variety of added features, including full compliance with the Microsoft PlaysForSure program. (Denon's AVR-4306 is already in compliance with the PlaysForSure program). clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/mcintosh-vp1000-video-processor VP1000 2-Zone Video Processor … Gene 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/samsung-av-r3000-vaporware-receiver This infamous receiver has now officially been covered in our show reports for the 2005 CES , 2005 CEDIA and of course this year's 2006 CES Expo. By now this receiver is legendary - as much for it's never ending target of features as for its inability to successfully make it to the retail or dealer markets. Much to our surprise, people on our forums are still asking about this elusive receiver. Well, we're here to please. clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/denon-intros-external-ipod-dock Denon showed off a new external iPod docking station that will work with all of its '07 series receivers including the newly announced … clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/pioneer-vsx-d816-516-receivers Two new A/V receivers were introduced by Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show. The VSX-516-K/S and VSX-816-K/S offer greater connectivity, added features, and plenty of power to create an intelligent home theater system. Music fans will be pleased to know that the VSX-816-K/S is the first A/V receiver to incorporate XM HD Surround broadcasts powered by "Neural Surround". clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/silicon-image-itmds Silicon Image, Inc. announced iTMDS, the next-generation internal link technology for HDTVs. iTMDS enables manufacturers to build high-resolution HDTVs that support 30-bit and 36-bit RGB… clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/silicon-image-sil-8200-chip Lots of integrated technology products were also announced at the CES 2006 show this year. Of note, Silicon Image, Inc. announced its new SiI 8200,… clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/homeplug-ac-networking We connected with HomePlug before the open of the CES Expo and were able to get a few question and answer… clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/abt-dvdo-processor DVDO demonstrated their new 'Powered by ABT' video processor. The new processor dramatically reduces scan artifacts and noise from the image. The… clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/led-display-technology A brand new and exciting upcoming display projection technology showed up at CES 2006. We found three manufacturers displaying LED-based rear projection TVs. These are TVs that do not use traditional bulbs, but instead substitute LED technology. clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/intel-displays-its-viiv-technology With a number of boxes on display, Intel was touting its new Viiv technology, their answer to integrating audio, video, and… tom 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/scientific-atlanta-shows-off-dvr-with-dvd-prototype Scientific-Atlanta's DVR with built-in DVD recorder and DVD player, is three powerful devices in one - a high-powered digital set-top box,… tom 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/tdk-quad-layer-100gb-bd-discs At CES 2006, TDK showcased its line of Blu-ray Disc products including its prototype recordable Blu-ray Disc with revolutionary (and might we add, theoretical at best) 100GB capacity. Blu-ray provides an economical data backup solution boasting the power of random data access and ultra-fast transfer rates combined with high resolution HD capabilities. As a founding member of the Blu-ray Disc Association, TDK has played a key role in the development of Blu-ray. clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/hd-dvd-interview-with-microsoft I was able to interview Sage Schreiner, HD DVD Program Manager at Microsoft, regarding some observations I made at CES this year. These primarily had to do with the differences between Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD in terms of resolution, specs of the released players and the HD DVD media. clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/flying-mole-demos-s-port-audio-over-power Flying Mole Corporation demonstrated a new concept in audio and power conveyance during the 2006 CES. The brainchild of Founder and CEO,… clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/marantz-daved-plc-technology Marantz showed off an interesting combination of products and technology this year at the 2006 CES. As it stands now, the… clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/pioneer-bdp-hd1-blu-ray-disc-player Pioneer Electronics (USA) today introduced one of the world's first Blu-ray Disc players, marking an innovation in home entertainment that allows consumers to experience the ultimate in high-definition home theater. clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/toshiba-hd-xa1-hd-dvd-player Toshiba is displaying its HD-DVD players as it pushes this format to win the high definition DVD war. The HD-XA1 and HD-A1 are the two models being released in an effort to jump-start the format. The DVD HD-XA1 image looked very good but the resolution is limited to 1080i or 720p. Both the player and software titles will initially be 720p/1080i. This will be a consideration in the format war because Blue Ray will be 1080p. clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/sony-dvd-players Sony Electronics took the wraps off four home video products that updated some of the entries into the home AV market. The lineup includes two DVD players featuring a High Definition Multi Media Interface (HDMI) output, new progressive scan DVD player, and a DVD/VCR progressive scan combo player/recorder. clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/sony-bdp-s1-bd-player Sony Electronics unveiled a variety of Blu-ray Disc-based products, with U.S. product introductions beginning this spring and gathering momentum over the summer. This includes the introduction of a much-anticipated home player. BD technology will also be included in VAIO computers, aftermarket computer drives and recordable BD-R (write-once) and BD-RE (rewritable) media. Recordable home units are not yet slated for US distribution and will be a 2007 news item. clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/blu-ray-disc-booth-chock-full-of-units We were thoroughly impressed with the number of Blu-ray units on display at the booth. The popular line was that most of the players wouldn't be out until summer and that the Blu-ray disc recorders had no firm U.S. release date. Most of the units on display didn't have the Wow factor we were hoping for but that is to be expected with what we perceived was quickly ported source material. tom 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/samsung-bd-p1000-bd-player Samsung Electronics formally kicked off thetheir entry into Blu-ray, as they demonstrated their BD-P1000 Blu-ray disc (BD) player at CES. Their particular player will play back content at native 720p or 1080i video resolutions (we could not find anyone to discuss 1080p as mentioned by other manufacturers such as Sony). The player will ship in early Spring and shortly thereafter will become the first BD player from any manufacturer to be sold in the U.S. It is expected to retail for approximately $1,000. clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/hp-digital-entertainment-center The HP Digital Entertainment Center allows users to persoanlize, manage and enjoy all of their entertainment from one central hub. The… clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page http://www.audioholics.com/news/trade-show-coverage/2006-consumer-electronics-show-ces/lg-bd199-bd-player LG Electronics officially announced its 2006 A/V product line highlighted by one of the industry's first Blu-ray Disc players, and expanded lines of DVD players, recorders and combination products. LG's Blu-ray Disc player - model BD199 - will be among a crop of players using the new high-definition disc format, expected around the second quarter of 2006. Pricing and availability will be announced later. clint 2006-01-10T00:00:00+00:00 Show Page