Today CES officially kicks off in the city of Las Vegas. Although many are aware of what may happen these days in the city of casinos and waiting to see what will be the big launches or announcements that will take place during these days, the truth is that during these days dozens of terminals that, despite not having the success of the most popular tablets and smartphones, will undoubtedly end up attracting attention due to their other characteristics. And, as we have mentioned on other occasions, if there is another element that defines the consumer electronics sector, it is the fact that regardless of its size, there are hundreds of companies that use these fairs to launch their bets.
During the last days, we have been telling you more about what is most unknown about this first great date, such as some of the most notorious milestones and failures in its history. Today we will do another tour of the calendar and we will show you a ranking with the tablets and accessories for them more curious that have appeared in recent editions. Did you know that a "tablet" the size of a school blackboard was presented in 2015?
1.IdeaPad U1
We start with a terminal manufactured by Lenovo which can be considered as one of the forerunners of the current convertible tablets. This device, whose screen was of 12 inches, it could be disassembled and functioned either as a conventional laptop, or as a tablet in the strict sense. The most curious thing about this model is its dual boot which in this case did not come from the hand of Windows and Android, but it had version 7 of the Microsoft platform in portable mode while when used as a touch support, it ran with Linux.
2.Fuhu
Who said that large tablets were only those that reached 19 or 0 inches? In the 20 edition, a company called Fuhu, decided to break the mold with the idea that tablets would go one step further and become alternatives to televisions, blackboards and even tables. Do you remember the Surface table What did we talk about yesterday? This device is very small compared to the four models launched by this firm, ranging from the most "discreet" of 32 inches, even one directed to the classrooms and that arrives at 65. Some of the benefits of these supports are also in a big way since the largest ones reach 4K resolution. Its price is not low either, since the 65-inch model can exceed 4.000 euros.
3. Electronic focus glasses
Third, we find an accessory made by a company called EmPower. We all know the consequences that the intensive use of tablets and smartphones can have on our eyes and also on other parts such as the neck or back. To try to minimize these impacts, the company presented at CES 2013 some glasses that at first glance, offered the quality of optimal image of each terminal without having to move it away or closer. They also seemed to adjust to other characteristics of each user, such as whether or not they had a visual impairment.
4.Paper Tab
Modular devices and those that could be rolled up thanks to the incorporation of materials such as graphene, gave much to talk about at the CES that took place between 2012 and 2015 approximately. Despite the fact that afterwards, almost no company decided to investigate in a determined way in these new formats, the truth is that in some appointments such as 2013, we were able to see terminals such as Paper Tab, a flexible tablet de 10,7 inches The result of the union of a company called Plastic Logic, a Canadian university and the American company Intel, entrusted with equipping this model with a processor.
5.Nvidia Shield
We conclude with a device that is already known to all and that was the starting point of a new generation of tablets focused on specific audiences, especially gamers. Halfway between a smartphone and a tablet due to its size, approximately 5 inches, this device had a built-in remote control that allowed you to browse and play games that were compatible with both terminals Android as in computers equipped with the latest versions of Windows. Another of its strengths was the fact that it had an internal cloud created by Nvidia that allowed users to play the titles demanded by users from a distance.
As you have seen, throughout the CES of recent years, we have not only seen a diversification in terms of the formats presented compared to the editions of decades such as the 90's. It is also possible to witness a very striking fragmentation of the devices that millions of people use every day and that, in some cases, can have practical applications in fields such as education. Do you think that during this year's appointment other eye-catching terminals will also appear that, however, will have to take time to see if they are successful? You have more related information available, such as a series of models that gave a lot to talk about in previous years so that you can learn more about them and give your own opinion.