Photos: Vendors get ready for 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas
January 6, 2013
A reporter compares the size of a cell phone to the new Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon Table PC during an Intel press conference at the 2013 International CES at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on January 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Joe Stinziano, executive vice-president for Samsung Electronics America, demonstrates a new television that shows two programs at once at the Samsung news conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 7, 2013. Two people can watch two programs on the same TV using special glasses (seen at right). (REUTERS/Rick Wilking)
Joe Stinziano, executive vice-president for Samsung Electronics America, debuts the company's new 85" Ultra High Definition (HD) television at the Samsung news conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 7, 2013. (REUTERS/Rick Wilking)
Soon to be released Huawei new smartphones Ascend Mate are presented at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on January 7, 2013. (JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
Marthin DeBeer, senior vice-president for video and collaboration group, introduces Videoscape Unityi at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on January 7, 2013. (JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
Marthin DeBeer, senior vice-president for video and collaboration group, introduces Videoscape Unity at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on January 7, 2013. (JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
Netgear Vice President of Engineering David Henry holds up a VueZone wireless camera at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on January 7, 2013. (JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
Netgear Vice President of Engineering David Henry holds up a VueZone wireless camera at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on January 7, 2013. (JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
Mike Bell, Intel Vice President, General Manager of Mobile and Communications Group, speaks during an Intel press conference at the 2013 International CES at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on January 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Achin Bhownik (L) demonstrates a computer game with conceptual computing features to Kirk Skaugen, vice president of PC client group for Intel, during an Intel press conference during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 7, 2013. Intel announced improvements to its processors including one with "all day" battery life. Intel also announced the availability of live and on-demand pay TV content to Intel devices. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
Mike Bell, vice president of Intel's mobile and communications group, holds a smart phone powered by an Intel processor at an Intel news conference during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 7, 2013. Intel announced improvements to its processors including one with "all day" battery life. Intel also announced the availability of live and on-demand pay TV content to Intel devices. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
A display made with laptops is seen at the Intel booth at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. The 2013 International CES gadget show, the biggest trade show in the Americas, is taking place in Las Vegas this week. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Kirk Skaugen, Intel's vice president of PC client group, compares the thickness of a new NEC Ultrabook (12.8mm thick) and a three-year-old laptop at an Intel news conference during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 7, 2013. Intel announced improvements to its processors including one with "all day" battery life. Intel also announced the availability of live and on-demand pay TV content to Intel devices. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
Kirk Skaugen, Intel's vice president of PC client group, converts a Lenovo Yoga Ultrabook into a tablet, at an Intel news conference during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 7, 2013. Intel announced improvements to its processors including one with "all day" battery life. Intel also announced the availability of live and on-demand pay TV content to Intel devices. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
A convertible Lenovo Ultrabook is displayed at an Intel news conference during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 7, 2013. Intel announced improvements to its processors including one with "all day" battery life. Intel also announced the availability of live and on-demand pay TV content to Intel devices. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
Michael Abary, senior vice-president for Samsung Electronics America, shows off a Series 7 Chronos laptop at the Samsung news conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 7, 2013. (REUTERS/Rick Wilking)
Michael Abary, senior vice-president for Samsung Electronics America, shows off a new 45mm F/1.8 lens for the NX300 camera, describing it as the world's first single-lens 3D system, at the Samsung news conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 7, 2013. (REUTERS/Rick Wilking)
Technicians install Sony's 4k Ultra HD television at the Sony booth at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. The 2013 International CES gadget show, the biggest trade show in the Americas, is taking place in Las Vegas this week. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
A Panasonic executive demonstrates Swipe and Share 2.0 by writing on a Panasonic TV using a Touch Pen at their news conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 7, 2013. (REUTERS/Rick Wilking)
Show attendees photograph Panasonic's new televisions during a news conference at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Shiro Kitajima (R), President of Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, demonstrates Bone Conduction Headphones at a Panasonic press conference during the 2013 International CES at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on January 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
James Fishler, LG Electronics USA Senior Vice President of Marketing, speaks during a press conference during the 2013 International CES at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on January 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
James Fishler, Senior Vice President of Marketing at LG Electronics USA speaks at their news conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 7, 2013. LG Electronics will begin selling televisions based on "OLED" technology, which allows for thinner displays that consume less power, in the United States in March. (REUTERS/Rick Wilking)
James Fishler, LG Electronics USA Senior Vice President of Marketing, speaks during a press conference during the 2013 International CES at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on January 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
James Fishler, LG Electronics USA Senior Vice President of Marketing, speaks during a press conference during the 2013 International CES at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on January 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Skott Ahn, Chief Technology Officer of LG Electronics, speaks at their news conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 7, 2013, in front of one of the company's new OLED TVs. (REUTERS/Rick Wilking)
Dr. Skott Ahn, LG Electronics Chief Technology Officer, speaks during a press conference during the 2013 International CES at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on January 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
The new LG OLED TV is displayed during an LG press conference during the 2013 International CES at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center on January 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Journalists shoot pictures and videos of new LG smartphones at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 7, 2013 after their news conference. (REUTERS/Rick Wilking)
Sharp Electronics Vice President of Strategic Products Marketing Jim Sanduski unveils the Sharp ICC Purios 4K ultra HD television at a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Sharp Electronics Marketing Company of America President John Herrington unveils a new line of Sharp high definition televisions at a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
John Harrington from Sharp Electronics Marketing of America, speaks at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 7 , 2013. (JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
A Sharp Aquos Pad is displayed using IGZO technology during a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Former boxer Sugar Ray Leonard participates during the event of the new line of Monster headphones at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 07, 2013. (JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
Recording artist Nick Cannon, left, shakes hands with Monster CEO Noel Lee during a new conference at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Toyota presents an experimental automated car at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, on January 7, 2013. (JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
John Noonan displays a pair of Liquid Image goggles with a built in camera at a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The goggles which have built-in WiFi are currently available on the market and have a retail price of USD 399. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
An iPhone using HzO Waterblock technology is displayed in a bowl of water during a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
A Japanese reporter with TV Asahi tries out the HAPIfork at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Jan. 6, 2013. The fork, introduced today, keeps track of the number of fork servings you take, measures how fast you are eating and alerts the user with lights and vibration if you are eating too fast. (REUTERS/Rick Wilking)
A HAPIfork is on display at a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The electronic fork which will monitor your eating habits will be available in the summer for USD 100. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Parrot's Flower Power plant monitor and application is on display during a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The monitor will sense the plant's environment and relay the information to the user's smart phone or tablet. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Brushbuddies dislays talking singing and popping-up tooth brushes during the opening event ''CES Unveiled'' during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Mandalay Bay Hotel resort on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
Nicolas Halftermeyer of Parrot displays the Flower Power plant monitor during a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The monitor will sense the plant's environment and relay the information to the user's smartphone. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
A pair of Matrix Qube pocket speakers from Matrix Audio are on display at a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The pocket size speakers sell for USD 50 each and are currently available. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Diego Romeu of 3M Touch Systems uses an 84 inch touch table during a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
A Parrot Flower Power wireless device is displayed on top of an iPad at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 6, 2013. The device monitors conditions of your plants and sends a visual alert if a plant needs attention. The device is expected to be available by the end of 2013 but a price has not been set. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
The Nectar by Lilliputian is on display at a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The power supply provide a portable source to recharge your mobile devices. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
A Power 2U AC/USB outlet by Other World Computing is on display at a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 20 amp outlet will sell for USD 40 and will be available in February. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Shauna Cyr wears a pair of USD 299 Soul SL300 noise-cancelling headphones at a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Rohan Marley, son of late Reggae musician Bob Marley, displays the USD 799 One Foundation speaker system from the House of Marley at a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
A Body Media arm band is on display during a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The arm band is designed to record your physical activities and will be available this summer. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
An iSpO2 pulse oximeter is on display at a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The USD 249 personal health monitor attaches to the user's mobile device that can record, save and transmit vital statistics. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
French Parrot introduces their automatic 4 rotor flying drones during the opening event ''CES Unveiled'' during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Mandalay Bay Hotel resort on January 06, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
An Eversense electronic thermostat by Allure Energy is on display at a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The electronic energy management system allows a user to control the a home environment using a smartphone. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
An Eversense electronic thermostat by Allure Energy is on display at a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The electronic energy management system allows a user to control the a home environment using a smartphone. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Nitza Martinez shows off an 84-inch Ultra HD LED television by LG Electronics at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 6, 2013. The retail price for the television is $19,999.99. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
A MyLink menu is displayed inside a Chevorlet Spark electric car during a press event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for the 2013 International CES on January 6, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)
Lenovo introduces their new tablet/laptop Thinkpad Helix during the opening event ''CES Unveiled'' during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Mandalay Bay Hotel resort on January 06, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
Diego Romeu of 3M Touch Systems shows 84 inch touch table during the opening event ''CES Unveiled'' during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Mandalay Bay Hotel resort on January 06, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
Journalists make interview with an iPad during the opening event ''CES Unveiled'' during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Mandalay Bay Hotel resort on January 06, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
Thierry Dechatre of Avenir Telecom shows BeWii bluetooth operated heliccopter by iPhone during the opening event ''CES Unveiled'' during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Mandalay Bay Hotel resort on January 06, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
A GoalZero solar powered Yeti 150 is displayed at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 6, 2013. A utility class Yeti1250 solar generator kit is also available. The smaller unit is $199.00. The larger unit is in stores now and runs about $2000.00 with solar panels. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
WeMo light switch by Belkin is displayed at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 6, 2013. The $49.00 switch, controlled wireless with a smart device, is expected to be in stores this summer. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
An EGO video camera is displayed at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 6, 2013. The Wi-Fi enabled camera mountable Full HD camera has live view features through a smart device. The camera retails for $179.00. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
A Soul Party In A Box is displayed at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 6, 2013. The wireless high performance entertainment system is available now and retails for $999.00. The device has multiple inputs including microphone inputs for karaoke. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
Sphero robot ball operated by iPad is shown during the opening event ''CES Unveiled'' during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Mandalay Bay Hotel resort on January 06, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
A 12-button Gila GX Gaming Series mouse by Genius is displayed at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas January 6, 2013. The extremely precise mouse can record up to 72 macro keys per button, a representative said. The mouse retails for $99.00. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
Journalists and visitors arrive to pre opening event ''CES Unveiled'' event during the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Mandalay Bay Hotel resort on January 06, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (JOE KLAMAR/AFP/Getty Images)
Sharp Electronics employee Michael Nenortas programs a flat screen display at the company's booth for the International Consumer Electronics Show, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Las Vegas. The show, which drew more than 3,100 exhibitors in 2012 and is open only to industry affiliates, begins Tuesday and runs through Friday. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Las Vegas Convention Center exhibit contractors enter the North Hall while setting up spaces for the International Consumer Electronics Show, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Las Vegas Convention Center exhibit contractor Ruachelle Kulak searches through stacks of cell phone case while setting up a booth for X-Doria, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013, in Las Vegas. X-Doria, a mobile accessories company, is one of thousands of consumer electronics exhibitors that will be showing products at the International Consumer Electronics Show, which opens on Tuesday and runs through Friday. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Showgoers attend the opening press event, "CES Unveiled", at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Jan. 6, 2013. The world's largest technology conference kicks off on Monday. (REUTERS/Rick Wilking)
The start screen for the Dish Explorer app is seen on an iPad at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Jan. 6, 2013. The software announced Sunday at CES, allows a Dish customer to use a mobile device to serve as a remote control, and recommends programming based on real-time TV viewing and social media trends. (REUTERS/Rick Wilking)
A woman demonstrates the Nectar mobile power source at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Jan. 6, 2013. The device announced on Sunday at CES, will charge and power a mobile device for up to two weeks. (REUTERS/Rick Wilking)
A woman shows off a Sculpteo 3DPCase iPhone case featuring two faces looking at each other at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Jan. 6, 2013. The case was created by a customer using the company's app to custom build a case using a 3-D printer. (REUTERS/Rick Wilking)
A man shows off the "ampjacket" acoustic amplifier by kubxlab at the opening press event of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Jan. 6, 2013. The device, introduced on Sunday, claims to make an iPhone two times louder using an acoustic channel with a MSRP of $34.95.)
A technician works on a video wall for a Samsung booth in the lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center as exhibitors prepare for the International CES in Las Vegas, Nev., on Jan. 5, 2013. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
Workers set a booth for Canon cameras for the International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., on Jan. 5, 2013. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
A man rides a lift in the Sony booth as workers prepare for the International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., on Jan. 5, 2013. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
Workers prepare the Samsung booth for the International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., on Jan. 5, 2013. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
Juan Galdamez sets up an HD Radio booth for the International CES at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., on Jan. 5, 2013. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
Rigger Matt Gerbracht looks over a display of Ultrabooks powered with Intel processors as workers prepare for the International CES show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., on Jan. 4, 2013. The annual CES electronics technology trade show is expected to cover 1.85 million square feet of exhibition space and attract 150,000 attendees. The show begins Jan. 8. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
Rigger Matt Gerbracht arranges a display of Ultrabooks powered with Intel processors as workers prepare for the International CES show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., on Jan. 4, 2013. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
Workers build a booth for Dish, a satellite TV provider, as they prepare for the International CES show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., on Jan. 4, 2013. The annual CES electronics technology trade show is expected to cover 1.85 million square feet of exhibition space and attract 150,000 attendees. The show begins Jan. 8. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
Workers prepare the Panasonic booth for the International CES show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., on Jan. 4, 2013. The annual CES electronics technology trade show is expected to cover 1.85 million square feet of exhibition space and attract 150,000 attendees. The show begins January 8. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
Workers put up a banner advertisement for AT&T on the side of a hotel as they prepare for International CES show in Las Vegas, Nev., on Jan. 4, 2013. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
A lighting technician prepares the Casio booth for the International CES show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., on Jan. 4, 2013. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
Dave Mills, left, and Richard Halfpenny prepare an Audi booth in the automotive electronics area of the International CES show at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev., on Jan.4, 2013. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)
Workers prepare an UltraViolet booth in the lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center for the International CES in Las Vegas, Nev., on Jan. 5, 2013. UltraViolet is a cloud-based licensing system that allows users to stream videos to multiple devices. (REUTERS/Steve Marcus)