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The **Consumer Electronics Show** is the largest consumer technology trade show. "The Show" is owned and produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). CEA is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the **$186 billion** **U.S. consumer electronics industry**. More than 2,000 companies are CEA members, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships.

The first 55-inch OLED TV announced as shipping in 2011, and the only one to get an actual model number and public ship date ("Q3"), the 55EM9800 promises the superb all-around performance of organic, light-emitting diode (absolute black levels, ultra-fast panel and excellent viewing angles) in an ultra-thin panel. Click here for a 15-minute video of this year's Best-of-Show products.
 * Best of Show: LG 55EM9600 OLED TV**

Among the uncountable events of this year's CES:

 * Mobile Apps Showdown!** Apps producers had two minutes to demo their app, and an applause-o-meter measured audience enthusiasm to determine the winners. This year's winner - Magisto - takes video you shoot on your mobile phone and edits it into a vignette replete with special effects and title, posted to YouTube.

Magisto Demo media type="custom" key="12113498"


 * Take-aways**


 * 1) Trade shows are powerful and effective ways for entrepreneurs to get ideas, scope out the competition, meet potential suppliers and customers, and promote your product or service.
 * 2) Your product or service won't sell itself at the show. Preparation, presentation, practice, and a memorable hook make you stand out.
 * 3) Prototypes are essential; products you are shipping to real customers are even better.
 * 4) You probably don't want to try to develop and market a GPS for a stationary bike.

Read more from Entrepreneur.com

=CES 2012: Three Wild Tools from Tech Entrepreneurs= BY [|Jason Fell] | January 12, 2012 | [|4]


 * [[image:http://www.entrepreneur.com/dbimages/article/kotego-dot-camera-mobile-phones.jpg width="250" height="239" caption="Kogeto's Dot, a 365-degree camera for mobile devices."]] || [[image:http://www.entrepreneur.com/dbimages/article/innovega-inc-augmented-reality-displays.jpg width="220" height="304" caption="An example image of the technology behind Innovega Inc.'s augmented reality displays. "]] || [[image:http://www.entrepreneur.com/dbimages/article/mezmeriz-inc-projector-mobile-devices.jpg width="250" height="165" caption="An example image of the technology behind Mezmeriz Inc.'s projector for mobile devices. "]] ||
 * **Company:** Kogeto
 * Founders:** Jeff Glasse and David Sosnow
 * Gadget:** Dot, a 360-degree camera for mobile devices
 * Launched:** June 2010


 * Uses:** extreme sports, real estate tours, sharing Thanksgiving dinnerrremotely || **Company:** Innovega Inc.
 * Founders:** Randall Sprague and Steve Willey
 * Gadget:** Augmented reality displays integrated into contact lenses
 * Launched:** June 2007


 * Uses**: video game playing, 3-D movie viewing || **Company:** Mezmeriz Inc.
 * Founders:** Brad Treat and Shahyaan Desai
 * Gadget:** A projector small enough to embed into a mobile phone
 * Launched:** November 2006


 * Uses**: project full-color pictures and videos onto any surface. ||

For the first time in the event's 44-year history, [|CES] has created an exhibit space specifically for tech entrepreneurs. Eureka Park __ [|TechZone] __, which spans more than 9,000 square feet at The Venetian hotel, will introduce attendees to a stunning collection of new tools and the budding tech entrepreneurs who hope to bring their products and services to market.
 * LAS VEGAS --** Ultra-thin laptops? Check. Blazing fast smartphones? Check. While the [|International Consumer Electronics Show] (CES) always has been a showcase of the best and latest in innovation and creativity among big-name electronics companies, this year's event is highlighting startups, as well.

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Humor!
**Top gadgets that WEREN'T at CES**
 * Electronic razor smartphone
 * Flying tablet
 * The people's E-reader
 * Milk Wi-Fi boots
 * Certified Angry Birds-free devices

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