The 20 Most Innovative New Products At CES
Now in its 32nd year, organizers of the prestigious Innovations Design and Engineering Awards kicked off their entry process last August and in October the judges' panel named winners in 34 categories. We've picked out 20 of the most exciting winners to highlight.
The honorees were announced in November, and this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas the winning products in categories like Computer Hardware and Video Displays can be seen in all their glory. Just drop by the Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Showcase at the Sands Expo and Convention Center if you're in town.
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Winner: FI-50 Piezo Ceramic Power Connectors by Furutech
Furutech's Pure Transmission FI-50 Series Piezo Ceramic connector bodies and housings feature several breakthrough construction techniques that lower distortion by damping the power connector both mechanically and electrically.
Furutech is exhibiting at Venetian Tower/Venetian 30-201
Winner: AVR 7550HD 7.2-Channel Audio/Video Receiver by Harman Kardon
The Harman Kardon AVR 7550HD 7.2-channel audio/video receiver designed by Ashcraft Design incorporates a host of industry-leading features and technologies to deliver the ultimate in high-end A/V receiver performance, flexibility and ease of use.
Harman Kardon is exhibiting at Hilton/Hilton 2860, Hilton/Hilton 2876
Winner: TouchSmart IQ506 Desktop PC by Hewlett-Packard
Hewlett-Packard's TouchSmart IQ506 is a next-generation, touch-enabled, all-in-one desktop PC that combines a 22-inch high-definition widescreen with a powerful energy efficient processor and HP TouchSmart software that is optimized for touch interactions.
Hewlett-Packard is exhibiting at South 3/31112
Winner: Pano "Zero Client" Computer by Whipsaw
Pano is a new type of server-based computer designed to replace corporate desktop PCs. Called a "Zero Client," it is a minimal hardware-only device, containing no software and no operating system.
Whipsaw is not exhibiting at the 2009 International CES
Winner: ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive by Lenovo
Optimized for safeguarding essential data while on the go, the Lenovo ThinkPad USB Portable Secure Hard Drive offers high-level 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard security within a slim and easy-to-use design.
Lenovo is exhibiting at Venetian Tower/Venetian 203, Venetian Tower/Venetian 229, South 4/36075MP
Winner: Cyber-shot T700 Digital Camera by Sony
The 10-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-T700 camera is a portable photo album in your pocket with its 4 GB of internal memory that can store nearly 1,000 full-resolution or 40,000 VGA photos.
Sony is exhibiting at Central/14200, Central/C206, North Hall Meeting Rooms/N110, South 1/21413
Winner: 4Home Energy EM-3200 Energy Management Solution by 4Home
4Home Energy is a whole-home and device-level energy management solution, providing energy usage awareness, monitoring and management, both locally and remotely, benefiting consumers and service providers worldwide.
4Home is exhibiting at Hilton/Hilton 1510
Winner: Ripcord2 SC4500C CMOS Processor by Staccato Communications
Ripcord2 is the world's first and only single-chip 65nm all-CMOS solution targeted for WiMedia UWB and Wireless USB applications, enabling low-power, high-speed wireless connections for multimedia content.
Staccato Communications is exhibiting at South 3/30368, South 4/35156MP
Winner: Psyko 5.1 Headphones by Psyko Audio Labs
This innovative product uses a revolutionary directional audio technology that accurately reproduces 3D surround sound. The technology reproduces the user's natural way of hearing to ensure accurate audio reproduction.
Psyko Audio Labs is exhibiting at South 2/25519
Winner: Fitbit Tracker by NewDealDesign
NewDealDesign's Fitbit is a tiny wearable "wellness-tracker." In conjunction with fitbit.com, it is a complete solution for a healthy lifestyle -- enabling one to track calories, steps, sleep quality and more.
NewDealDesign is not exhibiting at the 2009 International CES
Winner: Adrenalin Mono Power Amplifier by Pathos Acoustics
The stunning Adrenalin mono hybrid amplifier, featuring Pathos Acoustics' logo heatsinks, is the pinnacle of the vendor's patented INPOL technology, using tubes and MOSFETS to deliver 200 watts of Class A power.
Pathos Acoustics is exhibiting at Venetian Tower/Venetian 29-221
Winner: SteamWasher with Allergiene Cycle and SteamDryer by LG Electronics
LG has unveiled a top-of-the-line steam laundry pair featuring an industry-first allergen-reducing cycle, enhanced performance, unique steam clothing care options and ultra-large capacity.
LG Electronics is exhibiting at Central/8214, North Hall Meeting Rooms/N247
Winner: In-Vehicle Navigation System Model AVN726E by Eclipse
The AVN726E from Fujitsu division Eclipse achieves superior image quality with pure digital video circuitry, improved audio performance with lowered distortion using premium parts and memory-based navigation to create a next generation AVN unit.
Eclipse is exhibiting at North/1207
Winner: EB1704HB WiFi-4 CMOS DVR by AVerMedia Technologies
The AVerMedia EB1704HB WiFi-4 CMOS DVR is first in the world to power on with live video and can be fully installed in under 10 minutes by anyone.
AVerMedia Technologies is exhibiting at Hilton/Hilton 1950
Winner: FlyWire by Belkin
FlyWire delivers HD video and audio wirelessly to any HDTV, anywhere in your home. It eliminates the need for unsightly cables and labor-intensive custom installation.
Belkin is exhibiting at Hilton/Hilton Hospitality Suite 2569
Winner: Mobile Geo by Code Factory
Code Factory Mobile Geo, powered by Sendero GPS, is the only accessible GPS for blind and visually impaired individuals to run on Windows Mobile phones and PDAs.
Code Factory is exhibiting at Sands/72044
Winner: Portable Multimedia Player Model i1166 by JWIN Electronics
This 9-inch portable multimedia player from JWIN Electronics is just the ticket for your iPod and DVDs.
JWIN Electronics is exhibiting at Central/12114
Winner: ChargepodV2 by Callpod
The Chargepod V2 was designed to be the world's most versatile and powerful multidevice charger and docking system for PC/Mac laptop computers and mobile devices.
Callpod is exhibiting at Sands/72229
Winner: 46-inch Super Narrow Bezel LCD Digital Information Display by Samsung
Samsung's 46-inch super narrow bezel DID panel for multiscreen applications opens new business opportunities for media providers, government agencies, financial institutions, and the transportation industry for advertising and command centers.
Samsung is exhibiting at Central 11033, North Hall Meeting Rooms/N216-N226
Winner: LG Dare VX9700 by LG Electronics
Featuring a 3.2 megapixel camera/camcorder and Schneider-Kreuznach certified lens, the LG Dare (VX9700) offers outstanding image quality. Edit images on the 3-inch touch screen with handwriting recognition and tactile feedback.
X is exhibiting at Central/8214, North Hall Meeting Rooms/N247