[twitchyzero]

thought I start a thread for those following CES

Nvidia trying to push cloud computing with a new overambitious android handheld console

-tegra 4
- 5" 720p touch display
- "base-reflex" audio
- xbox-like controller
- 4K video output via HDMI
- 5-10 hours of gaming...24 hours of video
- stream PC/Steam games to display or TV

ugly and probably gonna be priced over $350

Portable Handheld PC Gaming | NVIDIA Project Shield (http://shield.nvidia.com/)


Nvidia Grid (cloud gaming server)
Cloud Gaming Systems | NVIDIA GRID Technology Overview | NVIDIA (http://www.nvidia.ca/object/cloud-gaming.html)

[SkinnyPupp]

Yeah not interested in Shield. Ugly, don't care about cloud, don't care about 4K (the demo was done in 720p btw)

I do like the real time HDR though

[mos_skeeto]

I wonder if there is a big difference between ultra hdtv and hdtv from a couch

[SkinnyPupp]

If the screen is bigger than 42" or so and you're close enough, for sure

[twitchyzero]

i applaud them for being the first big company to try cloud gaming...Sony will soon follow with the Gaikai acquisition

but I personally never had the need for a mobile device to specifically game on the go...so even if I like the idea of continuing a game exactly where you left off on PC...I'll never buy one unless it's on clearance sale.

I also dunno how latency will perform even if you have the best LTE connection

System Requirements for PC Game Streaming*
GPU: NVIDIA® Kepler™-based GeForce GTX 650 (Desktop) or
GTX 660M (Notebook) or higher
CPU: Intel Core i5 or equivalent or higher
System Memory: 4 GB or higher
Software: GeForce Experience™ application and latest GeForce drivers
OS: Windows 7 or higher
Router: Router: 802.11a/g/n
(Recommended: 802.11n Dual Band / MIMO Router)

[knight604]

Cool but useless.

[sonick]

Hopefully there's info on the rumoured $99 Nexus 7 tablet... Actually more interested in a cheaper 10" nexus tablet but doubtful that will happen.

[skyxx]

the new Sony 4K TV's look so damn sexy and Dat 4K OLED!!!!

[JesseBlue]

with no 4k source yet...meh....they just need to stop the prices of lcd/led/plasma from going down

[theevilslave]

I nearly puked when I saw the 6.1 Huawei phone Jesus...

[SkinnyPupp]

I nearly puked when I saw the 6.1 Huawei phone Jesus...
If you're going to make statements like that, post a pic!

[BossFrancis]

If you're going to make statements like that, post a pic!
http://www.mobileburn.com/media/huawei/ascendmate/page_ascend-mate.jpg
Source: Huawei Ascend Mate announced with a 6.1-inch 720p display and a 4,050 mAh battery (http://www.mobileburn.com/21102/news/huawei-ascend-mate-announced-with-a-61-inch-720p-display-and-a-4050-mah-battery)

That can't fit in your pocket for sure

[Cassijon]

...

[Manic!]

how is sony's 4K tv getting so much attention, when LG came out with its 84" 4K OLED at last yrs 2012 CES?

Because Sony has content and a way to deliver it.

[SkinnyPupp]

And it's a real product, not a freakshow 84" TV nobody will ever be able to get

[theevilslave]

If you're going to make statements like that, post a pic!

http://tctechcrunch2011.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/mate1.jpg?w=640

Oh and also did not like samsung's 4k tv. Looks like its on an easel
http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/18asrmdvg5k9sjpg/xlarge.jpg

[Ronin]

Isn't there a viewing limit on the benefits of 4K over 1080p? Like...you can't tell the difference unless the distance is far enough and you have good enough eyesight.

[skyxx]

For 4K you can actually sit closer to the TV and the picture quality will still be crisp and sharp.

[MarkyMark]

Some sick tv's but doesn't mean much to anybody until the prices can come down well south of 10 grand.
Posted via RS Mobile

[DragonChi]

I think using a 4k monitor that's about 46 inches in size and is 1.5-2 feet from you will be reasonable.

Assuming that most people find 23 inch 1080p monitors are good enough.

I'll have to admit that playing SC2 on a 28 inch 1920x1200 monitor is tough because it's easy to lose the orientation of the map due to the monitor being so big. But for movies, that'd be crazy, it'd be like a wall of video.... Imagine that with well done 3D... one step closer to holodeck. haha.

[theevilslave]

Ye I can't game if the tv is bigger than a 50~inch (far or close). Hell I don't think an 80 inch TV will even fit in my living room (or even most peoples), but then again considering its price point; people with small houses most likely won't be able to afford it lol

[skyxx]

Some sick tv's but doesn't mean much to anybody until the prices can come down well south of 10 grand.
Posted via RS Mobile

4K will still be a premium product, but that means the current "Premium" television features we get, will be passed down to cheaper sets this year and next.

[yuusha]

The new flagship Sony android phone is pretty sick too.

Sony Xperia Z smartphone has an impressive camera, can survive a dip in the bath | PCWorld (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2024200/sony-xperia-z-smartphone-has-an-impressive-camera-can-survive-a-dip-in-the-bath.html)

[ime2006]

This just reminds me of DVD transforming to HD.

Sony is giving away 10 4k movies in a HDD player when purchase with Sony XBR-84X900.

Myself has got some 4K video samples.
I have tried to play them on Dell U2711 at 2560 x 1440 is already stunning.

The Amazing Spider man 4K file is 56.6gb, I guess its time to get more HDD. XD

[skyxx]

The new 4K Blu-Rays are just Higher Bit-Rate copies.

[Manic!]

The new 4K Blu-Rays are just Higher Bit-Rate copies.

Blue ray does not support 4k

[MarkyMark]

What are peoples take on the Xi3 computer/console that's being backed by Valve? I don't play PC games but it seems like a decent option for those who are open to it but want to play it like their PS3 or XBox

Hands-on with Xi3's 'Piston' modular PC at CES (http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/08/hands-on-with-xi3s-piston-modular-pc-at-ces/)

[skyxx]

Blue ray does not support 4k

That is not true, Blu-Ray is capable of supporting 4K. You will need new Blu-Ray players that will decode/read the higher bit-rate files. Blu-Ray can achieve 4K file sizes easily. The amount of layers you can produce on a Blu-Ray disc far surpasses any other disc medium on the market.

[StylinRed]

4k will help with 3D

and 4k blu-rays will be coming out this year

and there are 4k youtube films already

and blu-ray players with 4k scaling

but it doesnt matter unless you can afford a 4k tv anyhow :)

[Razor Ramon HG]

The Xperia Z looks pretty nice, but I'm sure the battery life won't be that great like previous generations. And it has waterproof functions too! Hey, guess we're catching up to Japanese smartphones.

[Manic!]

4k will help with 3D

and 4k blu-rays will be coming out this year

and there are 4k youtube films already

and blu-ray players with 4k scaling

but it doesnt matter unless you can afford a 4k tv anyhow :)

From my understanding current Blu-ray players will not be able to play or output 4k.

[twitchyzero]

with no 4k source yet...meh....they just need to stop the prices of lcd/led/plasma from going down

Sony is releasing some of their Sony Pictures/Columbia films in 4K...I think they said there's like 20+ titles now that will come with the TV.

That Samsung TV :fuckthatshit: http://images.rentabilities.com/1306908351.jpg

I look forward to when glasses-free 3D 4K TVs become affordable...hopefully the PS4 supports true 4K on BDXL 125GB

[Manic!]

Sony is releasing some of their Sony Pictures/Columbia films in 4K...I think they said there's like 20+ titles now that will come with the TV.

That Samsung TV :fuckthatshit: http://images.rentabilities.com/1306908351.jpg

I look forward to when glasses-free 3D 4K TVs become affordable...hopefully the PS4 supports true 4K on BDXL 125GB

I think that stand is just for demo/temp purposes. Sony TV's and projectors that are 4k come with a loaned media server. PS4 will defiantly be 4k but who knows what type of media it would use. I don't think it will be called Blu-ray. Red the makers of red cinema camera's used in TLOTR and other movies has a media player that you can pre order right now for around $1000. A company related to red called Odemax? will be starting a 4k download rental service to go with the player. Red is also releasing a 4k laser projector that should be out in the summer for a price of $10k.

[GLOW]

every time i think of CES i think of another convention that happens in january :ifyouknow:


:troll:

[skyxx]

From my understanding current Blu-ray players will not be able to play or output 4k.

That is correct. That is why I said you need new Blu-Ray players that will decode and/or upscale the content that you provide. In reality, most "4K" Blu-Rays we buy will just be higher bit-rate versions with probably a newer codec and compression format. In the end, you'll still need a "Ultra HD/4K" TV to play/upscale media.

Apparently that samsung 84" TV WILL be utilizing that stand. They call it some BS art gallery inspired stand. LOL

[twitchyzero]

y'know...in case you need 5 rad mounts and 2 PSU
srs business
http://youtu.be/_0Q7xF07_eg

[theevilslave]

That is correct. That is why I said you need new Blu-Ray players that will decode and/or upscale the content that you provide. In reality, most "4K" Blu-Rays we buy will just be higher bit-rate versions with probably a newer codec and compression format. In the end, you'll still need a "Ultra HD/4K" TV to play/upscale media.

Apparently that samsung 84" TV WILL be utilizing that stand. They call it some BS art gallery inspired stand. LOL

Inspired by a chalkboard no doubt. Anyone else see Qualcomm's ridiculous show? And with Steve Ballmer running up on stage?

I dafuq'd
The most insane keynote ever: Qualcomm at CES 2013 - YouTube

[Manic!]

Anyone wanna guess the specs of the Steam Xi3 Piston' modular PC at CES.

I'm guessing AMD A10 APU and 8 gigs of ram.

[Manic!]

Look what Microsoft and Samsung are coming out with for the Xbox.

IllumiRoom Projects Images Beyond Your TV for an Immersive Gaming Experience - YouTube

[twitchyzero]

Anyone wanna guess the specs of the Steam Xi3 Piston' modular PC at CES.

I'm guessing AMD A10 APU and 8 gigs of ram.

apparently Valve is still gonna come out with their own hardware (codename Bigfoot)

love its form 4" form factor...it's gonna be north of $500 i bet and thus missing quite a bit of its target audience

[Manic!]

Samsung bendy display

Samsung Announces Youm Flexible OLED Displays at CES 2013 - YouTube