CES: Day 2 Roundup
Sharp Introduces World's Largest LCD TV
The consumer electronics market is dog-eat-dog and here's another example...not. Sharp wasn't happy until it created what they are calling "the world's largest LCD TV set" which measures a whopping 108". Of course, no price has been set yet. Why do we need a TV this big? Do they think they will really sell any?
Optoma announces 120" DLP RPTV
Here we go again, another world's largest TV. This time it's the Optoma 120" 1080p DLP rear projection model...It's not a set that is likely to sell but I guess these TV manufacturers just want to prove they can outdo each other. They were actually crazy enough to release a price. Take a guess how much......$50k! Actually MSRP is $49,999. Good luck Optoma.
Philips debuts wireless HDMI
Philips announced the world's first wireless HDMI system which consists of a wireless transmitter and receiver capable of transmitting a full 1080p of lossless signal. Range is estimated at 25 feet. They say it is not susceptible to interference from other wireless devices such as WiFi, Bluetooth, cordless phones, etc. How do we know that this device won't actually create any interference of it's own which could be a problem for any digital off air signals. We'll have to wait and see.
DirecTV launches Video Gamers League
On the heels of causing a stir with it's announcement that it plans to add 100 national HD channels in 2007 comes the announcement of plans to launch a video gamers league called Championship Gaming Series. This new league will be include gamers from North America, Latin America, United Kingdom, Eurpoe, Middle East, Asia and Australia. I haven't even used my XBox Live subscription yet!
LG Electronics Unveils New ‘Super Multi Blue’ Dual-format PC DriveLG Electronics introduced Super Multi Blue optical storage
drives featuring enhanced flexibility for the next-generation DVD
formats and security features. All you need to know is that it will read and write in both high def DVD formats Blu-ray Disk and HD DVD. 
