Welcome, ladies and gentleman, to the 7th annual CNET best of CES awards!
Each year, the CNET editorial team combine their analysis, settle their differences (yes, this involves a wading pool full of jelly), and announce the best of the best new tech on the show floor at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
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Best of show/best TV: LG 55EM9600 OLED TV
The first 55-inch OLED TV announced as shipping in 2011, and the only one to get an actual model number and public ship date ("Q3"), the 55EM9800 promises the superb all-around performance of OLED (absolute black levels, ultra-fast panel and excellent viewing angles) in an ultra-thin panel.
Read more about LG's OLED TV here.
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People's choice: Razer Project Fiona
Razer's Project Fiona concept gaming tablet, shown at CES 2012, suggests that Windows 8 is a serious player in portable gaming, and that Razer is serious about moving into manufacturing computers.
Read more about Project Fiona here.
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Best camera: Fujifilm X-Pro1
Fujifilm bolsters its reputation as a quality camera company with the new X-Pro 1, its first mirrorless model. Targeted at professionals, the camera incorporates several innovations, including a promising new sensor and lovely hybrid viewfinder, all in a sleek, retro design.
Read more about the Fujifilm X-Pro1 here.
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Best PC: HP Envy 14 Spectre
The newly announced HP Spectre is the most glass-covered laptop we've ever seen, with it's all-glass lid and palm rest. At a CES devoid of many eye-popping laptops, the Spectre could be the most stylish of the bunch. Beats Audio is included on this premium ultrabook, along with an inset analog wheel for volume control, NFC support and HP Wireless Audio.
Read more about the HP Envy 14 Spectre here.
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Best tablets: Asus Memo 370T
This quad-core, Android 4.0 tablet proves that premium performance doesn't require a premium price. In spite of its US$250 asking price, this tablet comes stock with 1GB of system RAM, 16GB of storage, an 8-megapixel camera, HDMI output and a 1280x800-resolution IPS screen.
Read more about the Asus Memo here.
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Best smartphone: Nokia Lumia 900
Nokia used the Consumer Electronics Show to hold a coming-out party for its new Windows Phone-based Lumia 900, with a 4.3-inch AMOLED screen and dual cameras.
Read more about the Nokia Lumia 900 here.
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Best car tech: QNX CAR 2 mobile apps platform
QNX shows us its vision for the future of dashboard technologies, including an innovative application of NFC technology to instantly and automatically Bluetooth pair a smartphone, Ultra HD voice technology that brings stereo CD-quality audio to phone calls and apps integration for both front and backseat passengers.
Read more about the QNX mobile platform here.
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Best software and apps: BlueStacks for Windows 8
Windows 8 just got a kick in the apps via BlueStacks. The program, which will ship pre-installed on select Windows 8 machines, will bring the entire Android marketplace to Microsoft's nascent OS. So when Windows 8 launches, more than 400,000 Android apps will be at your fingertips.
Read more about BlueStacks here.
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Best networking: D-Link Amplifi HD Media Router 3000
When released later this month, D-Link's Amplifi HD Media Router 3000 DIR-857 router will be the first on the market that supports USB 3.0, concurrent 450Mbps dual band with cloud-based and HD Fuel feature that power media streaming.
Read more about the D-Link Amplifi HD Media Router 3000 here.
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Best emerging tech: MakerBot Replicator
The MakerBot Replicator one-ups the Cube 3D with "dualstrusion" technology, meaning that it can print objects in multiple colors and materials. Pre-orders are available now for US$1999, shipping in 6 weeks in the US.
Read more about the MakerBot Replicator here.
Via CNET
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