Latest gadgets to be Introduced at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2006
Latest gadgets to be Introduced at Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
Every year, barely after the New Year, the consumer technology industry comes together in Las Vegas for the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES¨) - the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow. There they introduce and celebrate the latest products and technological innovations in consumer electronics, including office productivity tools - the gadgets many of us love and can't manage to work without. This year, the International CES runs from January 5-8, 2006. The following is a preview of some of the gadgets expected to be unveiled at the show.
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The Flexity PowerSquidªSurge Protector The Flexity PowerSquid Surge Protector is a step forward in the evolution of the utilitarian power strip. It offers a unique, instantly recognizable cephalopod design which incorporates flexible arms for the female receptacles. These arms easily accommodate transformer plugs without wasting any outlets, provide greater reach and flexibility, and are easier to plug and unplug than traditional powerstrips. Recognizing its outside the box-like approach to the power strip, the PowerSquidª, has been honored by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) as ÒBest ofMobile Office/Home OfficeÓ in the 2006 CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards competition. The Flexity PowerSquid Surge Protector also received "HonoreeÓ recognition in the ÔAudio AccessoriesÕ and ÔComputer AccessoriesÕ categories. |
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EPOS' Digital Pen & USB Flash Drive The Digital Pen & USB Flash Drive can be used to write, draw and sketch freely on any type of paper while all information is captured in real-time by the integrated flash memory and automatically stored for later download to either a PC or laptop. Written notes stored in the drive can also be later transformed into text using standard handwriting recognition software. Features:
- Write and Save notes and sketches anywhere
- Transfer notes and sketches to a PC or Laptop
- Transform written notes to text
- Send notes and sketches via email/messaging applications
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Ace CAD DigiMemo A501 The DigiMemo A501 is a stand-alone device with storage capability that digitally captures and stores everything you write or draw with ink on ordinary paper. No computer or special paper is needed to instantly and digitally record your notes, ideas, sketches, drawings and flowcharts, without scanning. With its DigiMemo Manager software, you can easily tranfers your saved notes to your computer (via USB) and view, edit, organize and share your handwritten notes in Windows, You can even assemble any digital pages you select as a book file (e-Book). |
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Treo 650 Sync-N-Charge Retractable Cable This convenient and compact retractable cable will synch and charge a Treo 650 directly from the USB port of your notebook or desktop PC. This is vast improvement over the non-retractable USB that ships with the Treo 650 than synchs but doesn't charge. |
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Volptech WiFi VoIP Phones Very little information is available about the new Volptech products to be unveiled at CES, but they are promising a low cost full featured WiFi phone. They are publicizing a standard cell phone form-factor (as pictured to the left). |