My Three Favorite Tech Out of CES 2020
CES (an acronym for Computer Electronic Show) has come and gone, and from gathered reports I've read from the Internet, this was by far one of the best trade shows given in a long time since it's inception. There was a bevy impressive of tech devices, and even cars unveiled put on full display. There were so many remarkable devices, gadgets, computers, and audio-video tech that thrilled me with excitement. But I listed three items that had me stoked, which I listed in this post. Read on.
Dell Alienware UFO Concept
The first impressive tech docket is Dell announcement of their new handheld gaming device, the Alienware UFO. Which came as a surprise to many. According to Dell, this handheld gaming device has the ability to play an entire library of Steam and other PC games.Using hardware that's capable of handling Windows OS. If you observe closely, the device is very similar to the Nintendo Switch which includes a detachable controller and a reattach bridge. The big mystery of it all is hardware and GPU. But if it manages to run full-fledged Windows OS, then we're certainly talking about a device who's hardware will be more advanced than the Switch and NVIDIAs Tegra X1 combine. Left out of the conversion is market release and price, which Dell has not provided, since technically this gaming device is a concept. But if it's as good as advertised, then the Dell UFOs will undoubtedly be a game-changer in the console industry.
The Sony Vision-S Concept
I'm sure attendees at CES and many Internet onlookers were hoping Sony would unveiled the PS5. Instead to everyone surprise Sony unveiled a full fledged electric car, the Vision-S. Though you're likely not see this electric car hit the consumer market any time soon, you have to admit, the Vision-S is an impressive looking vehicle. The exterior sleek design has a Tesla model S and Porsche feel.
What Sony has done is incorporate every piece tech imaginable into this vehicle prototype. Literally displaying an abundance of tech that already manufacture. What's inside the Vision-S you ask? It goes as follows. There are 33 sensors, including radar, lidar, and cameras. The car also fully integrates Sony's immersive 360-degree audio technology, 360 Reality Audio, featuring speakers in each seat. And check out the dashboard display, nice.
I might add the Sony Vision-S is a functional prototype powered by a dual-motor system, a zero-to-60 mph time of 4.8 seconds and a maximum speed of 149 mph. Sony did not disclose any information regarding battery capacity or range. I’m betting in a couple of years you’ll see the Sony Vision-S on the road.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold
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I must admit the whole idea of folding smartphones has not sunk in with me just yet. I just don’t get the concept. But when I saw videos of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold and its functional capabilities, I'm convinced folding computing devices can work. The laptop itself weighs just 2.2 pounds, featuring an OLED display (2048 x 1536), measuring 13.3 inches across and folds in half while apps remain running in the background. I like that. The hardware specs are quite impressive; it's rocking an Intel SoC Lakefield processor, up to 8GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD. The standout features are the stylus pen support and magnetically attached keyboard for those who haven't fully grasp the concept of typing on an OLED display. To own a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold will be an expensive purchase, price starting at $2,499. According to published reports market launch expected to take place mid-2020.
