segunda-feira, janeiro 05, 2004

Feirazinha bacana

Taí uma feira bacana. Mas eu ainda concordo com a observação do Ronald (meu ex-orientador): a falta de um bookholder (veja este mais sofisticado) no mercado nacional é que mostra o subdesenvolvimento, não a ausência de (maravilhosos) brinquedinhos como os citados abaixo.

Wired News: Gadget Hounds Line Up for CES: "Featured items at this year's show will include hybrid devices -- gadgets that have more than a single function.

'Handsets are becoming digital cameras, handsets are becoming music players handsets are becoming game consoles,' said Seamus McAteer, who follows trends in mobile electronics for Zelos Group. 'It will be interesting to see how those category leaders in the console arena and the music player sector compete with the threat from handset vendors.'

Analysts are also anticipating the debut of Sony's PSX, released in Japan, in the United States. The console includes a gaming system, DVD player and digital video recorder -- all in a single box.

Another focus of this year's show will be technology for cars, especially products originally developed for the home that have migrated to automobiles, said CES spokeswoman Lisa Fasold.

A satellite TV antenna for the car, the first auto HDTV and a product that provides music, video or games to four areas of a car are among the new products showcased to outfit a vehicle, Fasold said. A device that stores and burns CDs onto a hard disk within the car is also new.

Cyber X Games will hold a gaming tournament at CES for the first time this year.

And as they seek out new gadgets at CES, environmentally conscious attendees can recycle old gadgets at a local Best Buy in Las Vegas during the show."