Best of CES Awards: Consumer Electronics Show 2006
By CNET.com.au on 09 January 2006
Best of CES -- our pick of winners by category.
 Sanyo Xacti HD1 Read full story |
Cameras and camcorders: Sanyo Xacti HD1 Sanyo melds several of the hottest trends in video today in its Xacti HD1 camcorder: HD video, flash-media recording, and an OLED (organic light-emitting diode) display, all for a relatively reasonable price: US$800. And unlike many of its similarly designed competitors, the HD1 sports a 10X zoom lens. Watch the CNET CES video on the Sanyo Xacti HD1 by clicking here. |
 Denon AVR-2807 Read full story |
Home audio: Denon AVR-2807 The key component in any home theatre system is the A/V receiver that ties it all together, and Denon's forthcoming AVR-2807 looks well-positioned to deliver the best bang for your home theatre buck in 2006. It has a winning combination of features at an affordable US$1,100 price: HDMI switching and 480p conversion of analog video, autocalibration, and XM compatibility. |
 Pioneer AVIC-Z1 Read full story |
Car technology: Pioneer AVIC-Z1 The AVIC-Z1 shows off the full potential of a car stereo head unit by combining multimedia playback with the most sophisticated navigation and full-blown Bluetooth mobile phone integration. Watch the CNET CES video on the Pioneer AVIC-Z1 by clicking here. |
 Pioneer BDP-HD1 Blu-ray player Read full story |
Home video: Pioneer BDP-HD1 Blu-ray player Several Blu-ray players were announced at the show, but Pioneer's stood above the rest in terms of concrete specs, features, and price. The BDP-HD1 (US$1,800) costs almost four times as much as the US$499 Toshiba HD-DVD player, but between the two formats, we pick Blu-ray to have the most staying power. Watch the CNET CES video on the Pioneer BDP-HD1 by clicking here. |
 Creative Zen Vision:M Read full story |
MP3 and portable audio: Creative Zen Vision:M The US$330, 30GB Creative Labs Zen Vision:M represents the shining ray of hope for Windows Media devices. It has a stylish and intuitive design anchored by a stunning 2.5-inch screen; compatibility with a laundry list of audio, video, and photo formats (including subscription services); extras such as an FM tuner and voice recorder; and excellent A/V performance. |
 Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology Read full story |
Computers: Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology, which places two mobile processing cores on one chip, has the potential to deliver significantly better performance for laptops, especially with multitasking, and extended battery life. Watch the CNET CES video on Intel Centrino Duo mobile technology by clicking here. |
 The D-Link SecureSpot All-in-One Internet Security Appliance Read full story |
Networking: The D-Link SecureSpot All-in-One Internet Security Appliance Despite the multiple security threats to SOHO networks, many people fail to protect them. One culprit is the difficulty of doing so. The affordable D-Link SecureSpot appliance makes the task easy. It's a snap to configure and change via a browser-based control panel that lets you monitor individual clients as well as the entire network. Watch the CNET CES video on the D-Link SecureSpot by clicking here. |
 Belkin CableFree USB hub Read full story |
Peripherals: Belkin CableFree USB hub Belkin's CableFree USB hub, the first device we've seen with Freescale's Cable-Free USB technology, lets you put your printer where you want. Plug the small dongle on your PC, and it communicates wirelessly with USB devices that you have connected to the four-port hub across the room. The hub's faster than Bluetooth, cheaper than Wi-Fi, and cuts down on cable clutter. Watch the CNET CES video on the Belkin CableFree USB hub by clicking here. |
 Samsung HL-S5679W HDTV Read full story |
TVs: Samsung HL-S5679W HDTV The HL-S5679W is the first DLP-based rear-projection TV to eliminate the colour wheel/lamp image engine used in current DLP models. Its single 1080p DLP chip is illuminated instead by a trio of three LED lamps, which result in better colour fidelity and no "rainbow effects." Watch the CNET CES video on the Samsung HL-S5679W by clicking here. |
Topics: 2006, consumer, ces, electronics, best, awards, show, pioneer, story, video
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