January 24, 2016
CES 2016 : The Best Tech - Audio, TVs, Cameras and VRs
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TVS & AUDIO
LG 8K TV
CES is the place to be to see insanely oversized TVs that only the 1% will be able to afford. LG's 98-inch 8K LED TV is a prime example of that premium luxury. With a resolution of 7,680 x 4,320, the flat screen has four times the resolution of a 4K TV and eight times the resolution of a full HD TV. Like so many new TVs at CES, the 8K LED TV boasts a number of picture-enhancing features like High Dynamic Range (HDR), increased brightness and ultra deep blacks. No word on how much the 8K LED TV will cost, but expect it to cost somewhere between really expensive and extremely expensive.
LG rollable display
LG showed a rollable 18-inch, 1-millimeter-thick OLED display prototype that can play live video as it rolls up. Right now, LG can only produce an 18-inch rollable display, but LG foresees a future of rollable displays, big and small, that you can pick up and carry with you. The company's goal is to bring rollable, large-screen TVs to market within the next few years.
Technics SL-1200 turntable
Panasonic surprised at CES by reviving the Technics brand and unveiling a drool-worthy updated version of its legendary SL-1200 turntable. The 50th anniversary edition updates the design with a high-precision direct-drive motor that Panasonic claims produces audiophile-grade quality. And the design is gorgeous enough that non-audiophiles will appreciate it.
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CAMERAS & VR
HTC Vive Pre
Oculus Rift is officially on notice with the debut of the HTC Vive Pre. The latest developer version of HTC's virtual-reality headset never disappoints, and the inclusion of a front-facing camera takes the experience to a new level of convenience now that wearers can see the "real" world as they wander the Vive's very impressive virtual one. Now all we need is a release date.
Nikon D5
The Nikon D5 is a beast of a camera. As Nikon's top-of-the-line DSLR, it's designed for professional photographers who need the very best in performance. The D5 doesn't disappoint; it boasts a redesigned 20.8-megapixel full-frame image sensor, 153 autofocus points with 99-cross-points, continuous shooting at 12 frames per second with autofocus-tracking, and ISO sensitivity form 100-102400 (expandable to ISO 3280000). On top of all that power, the DSLR also shoots 4K video at 30 fps, something even Canon's DSLRs can't do.
Kodak Super 8 camera
Fifty years after the launch of the original Super 8 film camera, Kodak unveiled an early prototype of a new Super 8 at CES, and there’s no doubt filmmakers of all generations will try and get their hands on one. The revived camera is a modern update on the original’s design, and it’s not entirely analog. There’s a digital viewfinder, and users who choose Kodak for processing will receive a digital copy of their imagery in addition to an 8mm film to use in projectors. The first of the new units are expected to roll out in a limited-edition version in fall 2016 for the cost of somewhere between $400 to $750, and we can expect a cheaper version in 2017.
Oculus Rift VR
Years after it shattered its Kickstarter campaign, the (now) Facebook-owned Oculus VR is finally shipping the consumer version of the Oculus Rift VR headset. The cost to be at the forefront of VR is $599, which is on the pricey side, and doesn't even include a PC to power it (Mac isn't supported). The Rift ships with a sensor for motion tracking, an Xbox One controller and a copy of Lucky's Tale. (Those who pre-ordered will also get a copy of EVE: Valkyrie.) High price aside, the Rift offers incredibly immersive experiences that really make you feel like you've been transported into another world. Our only gripe is it's not shipping with the Oculus Touch motion controllers.
Also Read : Best Of CES 2016 : Cars, Drones & PC Tech
Source : Mashable
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