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The ETC reporting team had the following general observations about this year’s show: The show had a super-dynamic feel, much higher energy level than the previous year; as predicted, 3D was everywhere; over-the-top Internet-connected devices also had a powerful presence; it didn’t feel as if there was a “Pet Rock” at the show –- the single must-have gadget; and tablet PCs, netbooks and e-readers were represented in large numbers.

As we leave Vegas, the ETC reporting team would like to recommend a few things worth watching for in 2010: a revitalized industry-wide commitment to 3D with new content, channels, devices, and testing facilities dedicated to 3D; a new generation of touch screens, netbooks, tablet PCs and e-readers; the potential impact of Google’s Nexus One and Apple’s Tablet; the next wave of gestural interface technologies; development of LTE/4G high-speed access; content organization/search/discovery; and multifunction AV data cabling.

In a post entitled “LG hits 3D, Connected Displays, and More” on January 9, we mistakenly reported that “LG has the only booth on the show floor displaying a live DirecTV 3D broadcast.” Since DirecTV was broadcasting live at multiple locations during the show through a partnership with Panasonic, the correct description should have read: “In addition to Panasonic and Samsung, LG was showing a live DirecTV 3D broadcast.” We caught the error in time to correct the blog post, but neglected to change the wording in the ‘excerpt’ field that feeds to our daily email alerts and public site. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

Sling Media is offering through the Dish Network a 15-inch Wi-Fi monitor that can be carried around the house. A complementary device, the Sling Receiver, uses the consumer’s in-home wireless network to “sling” content to rooms that don’t have wired network connections. Additionally, the Sling Touch Control is a remote control with a built-in screen, which allows access to Slingbox menu capabilities, without displaying on the primary TV.

TDVision is highlighting technology for acquisition through display of stereoscopic 3D. Two key announcements include: Magnum Semiconductor has teamed with TDVision Systems to launch a real-time 3D encoding and decoding system; and CyberLink’s PowerDVD video player software, which is integrated with TDVision’s 2D+Delta decoding technology, offers full HD 3D video decoding capabilities.

LG is showing a number of 3D content types in their booth’s ‘3D aisle.’ Like Panasonic and Samsung, LG was showing a live DirecTV 3D broadcast. A small theater in the back of the booth is demonstrating a single lens 3D projector good for home theater and business applications. All LG displays 32-inches or greater will be IP-enabled. Some models will have Skype videoconferencing capabilities.

ZAGG is previewing its ZAGGbox, described as a sort of Slingbox, DVR and AppleTV all in one. It is a single device that essentially serves as a digital media center/aggregator with 1 TB hard drive that can record, store, and play media. Intended to operate as a universal remote, it can hook up, for instance, a set-top box and Blu-ray player. It is slated to ship during the first week of April for under $1,000.

GooMe is a small company we found in a whisper suite that was showing off a slick white label interface called mcube that acts as a central management system for creating a unified user experience across multiple platforms. The system allows users to seamlessly switch between digital broadcast channels, VOD, Web content, home media and interactive games while providing personalized experience for specific users. The functionality was impressive and the interface was quick and intuitive.