Show Notes - Episode 56.3


SERIES: Lab Rats

EPISODE #: 56.3

RELEASE DATE: Jan 9, 2007

TITLE: CES 2007 Day 3

RUN TIME: 16:47:26

HOST: Andy Walker and Sean Carruthers

EDITOR: Sean Carruthers

SOURCE: www.labrats.tv/episodes/ep56.3.html

 

NOTES:

Viewsonic Corporation:

    Interview with Gean Ornstead

      - Last year the sweet spot for LCD's were 32".

      - This year's sweet spot for LCD's is 42".

      - The sweet spot changes as the price for consumers on LCD's decline.

      - 1080p = 1080 lines drawn on your TV at the same time.

Griffin Technology:

    Interview with Derek Stembridge

      - Griffin Evolve Wireless System

        - Operates at 900MHz wireless.

        - Priced at $1199 US MSRP.

Linksys:

    Interview with Eric Deming

      - Linksys Network Attached Storage [NAS]

        - Allows users to attach hard drives to your network, for access anywhere on your home network.

      - Linksys PLK200 Powerline

        - Lets you network over your power lines.

        - Capable of streaming HD video content.

        - Can reach speeds up to 30 megabits per second. [theoretically up to 100 megabits per second]

      - Linksys WRT330N Gaming Router

        - Based on 802.11n Draft standard.

        - 802.11n standard should be ratified around mid-2007.

        - Theoretically can reach speeds up to 300 megabits per second.

        - All Ethernet ports are gigabyte capable [or 10/100/1000].

        - Priced at $179.99.

      - Linksys WPS54G Print Server

        - Allows you to share a printer over your wired or wireless network.

        - This particular one allows for you to use a multifunction printer.

EPOS:

    Interview with Oded Turbahn

      - Available Q2 2007.

      - Around $80.00 US.

Australian Simulation Control Systems:

    Interview with Dr. Robert James-Herbert

      - Dream Machine Controller

        - Projected price at $1000-$1500.00 US.

        - Available July-August 2007.

- Little Geeks Organization - Little Geeks is a philanthropic organization that collects, refurbishes and re-distributes donated home computers to children in need.

- Technology Help Forums - click here.

- Become a Cyberwalker member and receive free newsletters at - click here.

- Check out - Andy's Books, the Windows Vista Help Desk will be out in early 2007.

- Sean Carruthers Flickr Account at - GlobalHermit at Flickr.



filmed live on location in

Las Vegas, Nevada.


CREDITS

Lab Rats Homepage

Lab Rats Blog

Lab Rats Forums

Cameras:

Geo Perdis

Mike Lynett

Steve Huntriss (AKA ‘Tackie’)

Theme Music by Dee Long

Title Graphics by Steve Huntriss (AKA ‘Tackie’)

Web Master:

Mike Britton

Systems Manager:

Ted Gallardo

Special Thanks To:

TechSmith


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Show Notes by Michael Britton

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