CES 2007

Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
Why: To introduce new products, companies, and technology
What: Huge technological convention held once a year
And the important one:
Who: Who will be there on the front lines to deliver, first hand, the latest and greatest from the floors of this massive convention.


PCAPEX, thatÂ’s Who! Volunteers for this mission as of this writing are: GlitterKill, HoJo, and I. FroggyGirl, Feral and FeralÂ’s Wife are not confirmed yet but are possibilities.

2007 marks the 40^th anniversary of the CES show. The Consumers Electronic Show (CES) has been growing every year since its first. Las Vegas has even grown with it to hold such a large show. In the beginning the show was held in one single hall of the convention center. Since then it has outgrown that room, forcing the convention center to expand and expand again throughout the years. While the Convention Center was reaching its limits, the surrounding hotels were eager to jump on the business opportunity, stealing the smaller conventions from the Convention Center. Now the show is so large it spans the Convention Center, the Las Vegas Hilton, and the Sands Expo center.

With the so called re-organizing of the Comdex show, the CES has a stronghold on the west coast for the annual convention. This year should be something special, due to the fact that itÂ’s the 40^th anniversary. This will be my third show I have attended. My first was a field trip in high school which was very different experience for me and I honestly didnÂ’t know what to think. I donÂ’t even remember the show. My second was back in 2003, I hooked up with DuckWarrior and GlitterKill. The Comdex show was a big success for our community and canÂ’t wait to see what the CES show brings us. Stay tuned for our daily updates and yesÂ….the booth babes.
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I've registered and am waiting for my pass, I've asked for and recieved the time off of work and I live here so I don't have to worry about reservations. What more could I ask for. I guess some free samples would be nice.

Can I go Honey ? I'll be a good girl.

I just thought if I keep my eyes open and mouth shut, I might learn something.

I would love to go out there (I'll have usable vacation time by then), even if it is only to hang out with those that are going (and already live there) to Vegas. I should be recouperated by then, barring any more accidents, lol.
How much does it run besides hotel accomodations?

Quote: Originally Posted by godfoot I would love to go out there (I'll have usable vacation time by then), even if it is only to hang out with those that are going (and already live there) to Vegas. I should be recouperated by then, barring any more accidents, lol. How much does it run besides hotel accomodations?

Hey Godfoot if your having trouble getting in with PCApex. Jager might be able to help ya out. Hope you feel better man. I was thinking of going. Airfare wasnt to bad but I need to get a hotel

Quote: Originally Posted by Cpt.Planet Hey Godfoot if your having trouble getting in with PCApex. Jager might be able to help ya out. Hope you feel better man. I was thinking of going. Airfare wasnt to bad but I need to get a hotel

I am waiting for a few people to get back with me "I want to go"

I feel a Pimp Meeting coming

Quote: Originally Posted by godfoot I would love to go out there (I'll have usable vacation time by then), even if it is only to hang out with those that are going (and already live there) to Vegas. I should be recouperated by then, barring any more accidents, lol. How much does it run besides hotel accomodations?

Press passes are free but you have to put in for it now. They say it takes 30 days to process and it starts on the 8th. Apply as a writer and all you have to do is link to an article in the last 6 months.

atm I have a few slots open for certain ppl to go under, as planet said. im not able to go as far as i know so ill be handing my spot off.

coupla extra goodies from saitek, and yolanda from CM requires a hello

I went ahead and signed up for one although the most recent review (that has been posted yet) barely makes the cutoff. I still have 2 more that I recall that I don't see posted yet.

Any hotel recommendations that won't break the bank and are still critter free?

Quote: Originally Posted by godfoot I went ahead and signed up for one although the most recent review (that has been posted yet) barely makes the cutoff. I still have 2 more that I recall that I don't see posted yet. Any hotel recommendations that won't break the bank and are still critter free?

You're not going to find cheap rooms during CES. Vegas.com Shows rooms at the Palace Station for an average of $120 a night for Sunday through Wednesday nights.

So any one overhere in Florida want to take a road trip?

Unfortunately, we can't get the time off to make it this year. Maybe next year.

WooHoo! I just booked my flight and hotel for vegas and was able to get a good enough deal for Tonya to go too!! We are staying at the Sante Fe Station Hotel.

Gary, you do know how far the Santa Fe is from the strip, don't you?

HAHA Thats funny, I called him as soon as I saw that.
Yeah he knows, he's renting a car and going to drive the 14 miles.

Quote: Originally Posted by HoJo Gary, you do know how far the Santa Fe is from the strip, don't you?

Yeah, all the places closer to the strip or the convention center were crazy expensive.

Quote: Originally Posted by GlitterKill Yeah, all the places closer to the strip or the convention center were crazy expensive.

You just need to *cough* "earn" more comp points. It's amazing how 70 dollar a night mid-week rooms turn into 250-400 dollar a night rooms.

I realized (after signing up... Doh!) that I will not really be able to afford going considering my medical bills, but I am putting in my bid for next year's event.

Quote: Originally Posted by godfoot I realized (after signing up... Doh!) that I will not really be able to afford going considering my medical bills, but I am putting in my bid for next year's event.

Mike I have a couch and could get you there every day