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CES 2009 Report: The Best of CES 2009 from the Home Theater Perspective

Highlights of the 2009 CES from the Home Theater Perspective

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The annual CES in Las Vegas, was held from January 8-11, 2009. Once again CES presented the latest consumer electronics products and innovations that will be available in the coming year, as well as many prototypes of future products. For a look at what is in store for Home Theater consumers in 2009, check out my CES 2009 Report.

On Location CES Report Archive: Janaury 5-12, 2009

CES Logo Carpet at Entrance to South Hall - Las Vegas Convention CenterPhoto (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
The following is an archive of on location blogs I wrote from the site of the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas. The entries were written from Monday, January 5th through Sunday, January 12th, 2009. For a more complete look at CES 2009, also check out my Best Home Theater Products of CES 2009 and Best Booths of CES 2009 Photo Gallery Reports.

Best Booth Exhibits at CES 2009

Jeopardy Set at The Sony Booth - CES 2009Photo (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
The latest technology and product innovation in consumer electronics is showcased at the annual CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year's event was held from January 8 - 11th, 2009, with press-only events held on January 6th and 7th. There are thousands of new products and prototypes on display in the four main exhibit halls and surrounding hotels.

However, the big booths in the Las Vegas Convention Center often attract as much attention as the products that they house. Check out some of the exciting booths that populated the Las Vegas Convention Center during CES 2009.

Best Home Theater Products at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show

Vivitek H6080FD DLP Projector with LED Light SourcePhoto (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
The latest technology and product innovation in consumer electronics is showcased at the annual CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Despite the downward turn in the economy, there were a lot of new and exciting products on exhibit at CES 2009 that are sure to spark consumer interest in the coming year. Check out a sampling of some of the hot home theater products on exhibit at CES this year.

Blu-ray Disc Players at CES 2009

JVC XV-BP1 Blu-ray Disc Player - CES 2009Photo (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
The annual CES in Las Vegas, was held from January 8-11, 2009. Once again CES presented the latest consumer electronics products and innovations that will be available in the coming year, as well as many prototypes of future products. Blu-ray was heavily represented at CES 2009, with a variety of new Blu-ray Disc players, LCD TV/Blu-ray Disc player combnation units, and Blu-ray-equipped, Home Theater-in-a-Box Systems. For a peek at some of the Blu-ray Disc player offerings at CES 2009, continue with the following photo gallery.

Video Projectors at CES 2009

Anthem LTX Series LCOS Video Projector - CES 2009Photo (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
The annual CES in Las Vegas, was held from January 8-11, 2009. Once again CES presented the latest consumer electronics products and innovations that will be available in the coming year, as well as many prototypes of future products. Video projection technology continues to be more accessible to the mainstream consumer. Two trends at this year's show were the continued development of smaller and more power efficient units. In addition, the development of "lampless" video projectors using LED technology seems to be gaining steam. Check out some of the video projectors shown at CES 2009.

Home Theater Add-Ons and Accessories at CES 2009

Gefen TV Multi-Format Switcher - CES 2009Photo (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com
The annual CES in Las Vegas, was held from January 8-11, 2009. Once again CES presented the latest consumer electronics products and innovations that will be available in the coming year, as well as many prototypes of future products. Along with all the high profile products being shown, such as Flat Panel Televisions, Blu-ray Disc players, and video projectors, there are also the unsung heroes of home theater: The accessories and add-ons. For a peek at some of more interesting home theater accessories and add-ons shown at CES 2009, check out the following photo gallery.

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