3 chapters across the catalog
The environment at CES 2011 is described as overcrowded with 5,000 reporters and bloggers, many of whom are characterized as inexperienced. One notable product mentioned is a pair of electronic glasses using LCD technology that can switch between regular and reading prescriptions at the push of a button. The general atmosphere of the show is dismissed as being dominated by PR-driven "gee-whiz" reporting.
Samsung LCD vs LG Plasma, High Definition Television Purchase
A personal account details the purchase of a 40-inch Samsung LCD television over an LG plasma model. The decision was based on brightness preferences and contrast ratios, specifically a 60,000 to 1 ratio for the Samsung unit. The discussion notes the high visibility of makeup and set imperfections in 1080p HD broadcasts compared to traditional tube televisions.
John C. Dvorak recounts an anecdote about a technology "expert" who confused LEDs with LCDs. He then reports that Washington D.C. is migrating 38,000 employees to Google Apps, suggesting this move to "the cloud" will make it easier for the NSA to monitor government communications.
