CES 2008 Central Thread - Put Everything Here Please-

[DVD+RW]

Hey Guys,
CES is getting close and we are anticipating some big news and changes. There are many rumors floating around; so I thought it's nice to have one central thread about CES so we can discuss everything (HDM and non HDM related). Remember guys, this MIGHT be the last CES thread before the format war is over ( if ever) so put all your speculations, opinions and predictions here. AND PLEASE, LETS KEEP IT CIVIL.


By the way, is Sunday the day for Microsoft keynote and HD DVD/BD announcements?

[thrlride]

In on one.

I can't wait to see what unfolds over the next week or two. I need to call a doctor because I need some medicine for the spins as I predict there will be a lot from both camps.

[anythingwt]

Originally Posted by thrlride

In on one.

I can't wait to see what unfolds over the next week or two. I need to call a doctor because I need some medicine for the spins as I predict there will be a lot from both camps.

"It will be intense, really intense. Well, maybe not really intense, but pretty intense"

[sti jaguar]

Soon after this CES, I predict that most of us here will need to buy new High Def players, and re-invest in a crapload of disks. Many of us will have firesales on our existing collections.

[connerc_37]

Originally Posted by sti jaguar

Soon after this CES, I predict that most of us here will need to buy new High Def players, and re-invest in a crapload of disks. Many of us will have firesales on our existing colections.

lol


Or we will find out that the new idisk is being introduced by Apple and Nintendo to rival both formats.

[DVD+RW]

Originally Posted by sti jaguar

Soon after this CES, I predict that most of us here will need to buy new High Def players, and re-invest in a crapload of disks. Many of us will have firesales on our existing collections.

I'm a sucker for new toys and technologies; definitely new products to buy
As for firesale, if either format goes away I'll keep my collection. I'm sure there will be players produced (combos or standalones) for the dead format. you can count on companies like OPPO
I also like to keep my collection in order to remember it years from now and tell my grand kids the stories of this format war when the next format war starts I still look @ my Beta-max tapes and quadraphonic LPs once in a while.

[daiello]

Originally Posted by DVD+RW

Hey Guys,
CES is getting close and we are anticipating some big news and changes. There are many rumors floating around; so I thought it's nice to have one central thread about CES so we can discuss everything (HDM and non HDM related). Remember guys, this MIGHT be the last CES thread before the format war is over ( if ever) so put all your speculations, opinions and predictions here. AND PLEASE, LETS KEEP IT CIVIL.


By the way, is Sunday the day for Microsoft keynote and HD DVD/BD announcements?

Can you edit your post? Might as well post the TV schedule for CES in the 1st thread for all to see.

[Lee Stewart]

Originally Posted by daiello

Can you edit your post? Might as well post the TV schedule for CES in the 1st thread for all to see.

NBC U Comes in Live from CES Showfloor
NBC Universal just posted its extensive program schedule for Monday, Jan. 7, which will be broadcast live from the CES showfloor, from their booth #12533 in the Central Hall. Check out NBCatCES.com for all the latest details.

NBC U's Schedule for Monday, Jan. 7

02:00 AM - 06:30 AM NBC News Channel

04:00 AM - 07:30 AM Today Show - Al Roker

05:00 AM - 05:30 AM KNTV & KNBC

06:00 AM - 06:30 AM KNTV & KNBC

08:30 AM - 09:00 AM MSNBC

09:00 AM - 11:00 AM CNBC - Power Lunch

09:30 AM - 10:00 AM MSNBC

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Access Hollywood with Nancy O'Dell

12:00 PM - 02:00 PM CNBC - Maria Bartiromo

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM NBC Nightly News

01:00 PM - 07:00 PM NBC News Channel

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams

04:00 PM - 04:30 PM NBC Affiliate Stations

05:00 PM - 05:30 PM NBC Affiliate Stations

06:00 PM - 06:30 PM NBC Affiliate Stations

11:00 PM - 11:30 PM NBC Affiliate Stations

This is am amazing lineup of news programming, all focused on the latest and greatest product news and corporate personalities at the upcoming CES. What NBC news personality are you hoping to rub elbows with at CES?

Posted by Tara Dunion, CES Director of Communications

http://ces.blogs.com/

[DVD+RW]

Originally Posted by daiello

Can you edit your post? Might as well post the TV schedule for CES in the 1st thread for all to see.

I want to but I don't see the edit function below my post. Can some one help me out here?

By the way I added a poll for fun. It's not public so choose your answer

PS: Thanks Lee for posting the schedule. I'll put it in the first post as soon as I find out how to edit it.

[tomes]

Let me see:
-BDA rolls out 1.1 players, possibly one 2.0 player
-Maybe one more Dual Player manufacturer announced
-MS announces Xbox360 HyperDrive Edition (HDDVD - duh)
-No Blu Exclusive company changes stance
-No Red Exclusive company changes stance
-WB will not make any changes
-BDA announces they are winning the war because they won every week of '07 in Software Sales and have the largest total Hardware base
-HDDVD claims victory because they sold more SAL's and have better attach rates

[Lee Stewart]

CES 2008 Preview and Events’ Timetable
January 2nd, 2008 Here are links for the HD DVD and BDA CES08 previews.

HD DVD Group

Press Event (Invitation Only)
Sunday, January 6th, 8:30-10:30

HD DVD Promotion Group - HD DVD Player and Recorder,Home Theater

Warner Home Video (HD DVD Group)

Warner Home Video - Content Development,Home Theater

BDA Group

Press Conference
Monday, January 7th, 5:00-6:00

Blu-ray Disc Association - Film,Notebook Computers

BDA ...
Read entire article
Original Source: teachsac |

http://cesbloggers.com/2008/01/02/ce...nts-timetable/

[MikeRox]

I really can't help but think that come January 9th, we're all gonna be pretty dissapointed

[DVD+RW]

Also this is the last CES in which Bill Gates does the opening keynote. I'm going to miss his keynotes in CES; he's not as good as Jobs with his Reality Distortion Field but I find him a good character to do a keynote for a show like CES.

MS announces Xbox360 HyperDrive Edition (HDDVD - duh)

My most anticipated prediction (HyperDrive reminds of the sort of names companies used to promote hardware back in late 80s and early 90s).

[connerc_37]

Originally Posted by MikeRox

I really can't help but think that come January 9th, we're all gonna be pretty dissapointed

It doesn't seem like much is going to happen.

[Lee Stewart]

Originally Posted by MikeRox

I really can't help but think that come January 9th, we're all gonna be pretty dissapointed

CeBIT - disappointed

Home Media Expo - disappointed

IFA - disappointed

CEDIA - disappointed

NY Digital Show - disappointed

You using my favorite adage?

"To foretell the future . . . look back to the past."



PS: - It ends Jan. 10th BTW