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Car Fetishists Rejoice

Anything goes in CES's auto-focused North Hall—from the latest ear-bursting custom audio rigs to wacky international wholesalers to, well, ex-Playmates hawking leopard-print Tasers

By John Mahoney Posted 01.09.2008 at 2:00 am 0 Comments

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While most of CES is devoted to all things geek, there is one hall where the more macho gearheads come out to play every year: the temple to high-watt subwoofers and tricked-out rides that is the North Hall.

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CES 2008: Television City

No matter how many wild new gadgets the big players can dream up, there's one thing CES will never be without: boatloads of brand-new TVs. Check out the latest innovative sets in our day-one gallery

By John Mahoney Posted 01.08.2008 at 2:00 am 0 Comments

Every year, television innovations make up the backbone of every major consumer-electronics player's booth. And for good reason—we've been buying televisions for well over 50 years now, with no sign of slowing anytime soon. Try saying that about any of the other product families at CES—personal computers are practically infants in comparison.

This year, the race for the biggest picture is as heated as always, although the parade of massive, mini-Jumbotrons are now sharing the spotlight with razor-thin OLED sets.

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