The Winter 2012 Las Vegas Market kicked off this week and Roominations.net will be in attendance, courtesy of the Manna Distribution Services sales team. This winter’s market has 1,500 exhibitors spanning three buildings and four market destinations.
Check back for updates and photos from our sales team.
Las Vegas Market takes place at World Market Center Las Vegas:
495 South Grand Central Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89106
January 30 - February 3, 2012 | Winter 2012 Las Vegas Market
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Show hours for temporary exhibit floors (B2, C4 & C5 only)
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Find the LVM online at www.lasvegasmarket.com
This photo was taken during the CEA TechHome Mark of Excellence Awards held at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Pictured left to right:
Kevin Buchanan, Home Entertainment Inc.
Dan Fulmer, FulTech Solutions Inc.
Ken Moyes, EH Publishing
Joe Lautner, Elan (formerly HomeLogic)
Helen Heneveld, Bedrock Learning
Ric Johnson, RightatHome Tech
Walt Zerbe, Russound (2012 TechHome Leadership Award recipient)
Our own Skip Lockrem, Last Mile Home
Duane Paulson, Duane Paulson LLC
Avi Rosenthal, Evolve
Richard Scholl, Worthington Distribution
Kinsey Fabrizio, CEa TechHome
Ian Hendler, Leviton
Jay McLellan, HAI
CES or the Consumer Electronics Show reaches across global markets, connects the industry and enables CE innovations to grow and thrive. Held in Las Vegas it highlights more than 2,000 corporate members involved in design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of consumer electronics products.
Highlights:
Gracenote to Showcase Smart TV Tools:
“The Gracenote ACR technology will enable electronics manufacturers to create “Companion” TV apps that let viewers identify TV programs, movies and other content by having their phone or tablet “listen” to the dialogue and soundtrack.” (Page 78 Day 2 of Digital Edition)
Philips TVs Stress Web, LED Screens:
“Philips unveils their 2012 TV and Blu-ray Disc player lines, highlighted by new 3D-ready models with NetTV Smart Cloud connectivity. The highlight of the line is the luxury 3D flat TV series of LED edge-lit Full HD LCD TVs. The line features the 55 inch screen size at a suggested retail price of $1,500.” (Page 78 Day 2 of Digital Edition)
Haier Adds Net Connect TVs:
“Models in the Haier Net Connect lineup all feature thin-bezel, slim-cabinet designs and Internet connectivity via the Yahoo! Connected TV platform. Screen sizes include 50 inches and 46 inches with FullHD 1080p resolution, 120Hz refresh rates and a 39-inch 1080p 60Hz version…Haier will also show a 55-inch 3D EV-series TV that uses passive polarization type 3D glasses and incorporates 2d-to-3D conversion circuitry.” (Page 114 Day 3 of Digital Edition)
This month LG unveiled the world’s largest 3DTV. Checking in at 84-inches the TV will include 8 million pixels and boast a resolution of 3480-by-2160, four times the resolution found on full HDTV sets. This behemoth will also have access to more than 1,200 apps and premium content through LG’s Smart TV ecosystem, and a voice-activated remote.
Multisource Tech News breaks down LG’s 84-inch 3DTV.
Mashable.com discusses some cool features of LG’s 84-inch giant.
PCWorld.com is doubtful LG’s TV will go main-stream anytime soon.
Electronics | Linda Meehan | 
January 31, 2012 8:56 am | 
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