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I am excited about this. This January, I will be attending CES in Las Vegas. It's the largest consumer electronics show in the world. There will be *many* accessory-makers there, with booths to showcase their products. I signed up for it a while back, because of my Zune blog. Now, with KindleBoards taking off, I have an abundance of reasons to be there. I managed to get a media pass for it - thanks to the gadget book that got published last year. That gets me into a media event where we 'reporters' will get direct access to the heads of various accessory companies. Hopefully no one will expose me as merely an overworked forum administrator.  I am going to research who will be there in terms of Kindle accessories. I expect to come back with a lot of pictures, and hopefully can build some relationships with Kindle accessory makers. I really want to make best use of my time there. I'm open to your suggestions on what would be of most interest to you, in terms of info and pictures to bring back. |
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« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2008, 06:39:31 PM » |
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*sigh* I wish I hadn't blown my chance to go to E3 by writing a truthful game review.  |
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« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2008, 06:43:17 PM » |
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I don't want info, I want STUFF. Grab as much as you can and RUN.
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« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2008, 06:47:35 PM » |
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I don't want info, I want STUFF. Grab as much as you can and RUN.
oooo, stufffff!! hehe Congrats, Harvey and have fun!! |
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« Reply #5 on: November 20, 2008, 07:04:28 PM » |
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Hey, did you see today's Dilbert?  LOL. . .I did see that and thought of all of you, er, us. Harvey, you might contact Amazon and let them know you plan to go and are a Kindle advocate, what with the very active and successful board and all. When is it, by the way? There's a possibility we'll be in Vegas in January and if it works out that would be a neat thing to visit. Ann |
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« Reply #6 on: November 20, 2008, 07:13:33 PM » |
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Will Cher be performing while you're there?  Thanks for representing us. Since it will be until January until I get my Kindle, your timing could not be better. Congrats and do us proud. |
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« Reply #7 on: November 20, 2008, 07:23:05 PM » |
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OOooh Vegas....Want to see my souvenir from my last trip there? Only if you let me come with you... My big hit 5X 7 5X  My Payout (coincidentally the attendant came from my homestate...lol.) He recognized my accent and asked where I was from?  My celebration afterwards with my 2 friends Marge & Rita 48 ounces I confess; I drank 2 of those!!! (I have a matching set!!) Yikes...  TOP THAT BACARDI JIM...lol. |
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« Reply #8 on: November 20, 2008, 07:28:42 PM » |
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Wow! Congrats Harvey Enjoy your trip and I'm sure whatever info and pics you bring back will be great. |
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« Reply #9 on: November 20, 2008, 07:29:24 PM » |
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TOP THAT BACARDI JIM...lol.
Ummm.... I once drank over a gallon of rum in a single day. Without getting sick. |
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At first Ford had formed a theory to account for this strange behavior. If human beings don't keep exercising their lips, he thought, their mouths probably seize up.
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« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2008, 07:30:16 PM » |
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Jim: Where did you say you live? Want to have liquid lunch?
Now did I say I got sick? Maybe amorous but not sick...lol.
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« Reply #11 on: November 20, 2008, 07:31:25 PM » |
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Jim: where did you say you live? want to have liquid lunch?
Little Rock. And since I work nights, I'm rarely out of bed by lunchtime.  |
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At first Ford had formed a theory to account for this strange behavior. If human beings don't keep exercising their lips, he thought, their mouths probably seize up.
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« Reply #12 on: November 20, 2008, 07:57:17 PM » |
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Sounds like fun, Harvey. Take lotsa notes and tell us everything when you return.
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« Reply #13 on: November 20, 2008, 08:03:24 PM » |
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Hey, did you see today's Dilbert?  Dilbert is awesome. This one is classic! Have fun Harvey and take good notes!! We want to know everything!! |
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« Reply #14 on: November 20, 2008, 08:56:43 PM » |
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Yay, Vegas!! If you have an extra ticket....you know who to message, right? I am more than willing to show off my Kindle and my Zune. lol Have fun! If you are looking for any recommendations on what to do in town, just ask. I get locals specials sometimes. Like two for one show tickets. (ex: currently Phantom is 50 dollars off for locals).
Isn't CES invite only? I know its here every year.
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« Reply #15 on: November 20, 2008, 09:32:19 PM » |
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I don't want info, I want STUFF. Grab as much as you can and RUN.
Yes Harvey, run right back to the forum and have a contest so we can win the stuff! |
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« Reply #16 on: November 20, 2008, 09:40:41 PM » |
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I will see what I can do...!
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« Reply #17 on: November 20, 2008, 09:44:56 PM » |
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Beware of convention center security...I know them. What convention center is it being held this year?
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« Reply #18 on: November 20, 2008, 10:18:26 PM » |
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It's in multiple locations - the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas Hilton, Sands Expo and Convention Center, and the Venetian.
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« Reply #19 on: November 20, 2008, 11:17:12 PM » |
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Congrats! Vegas is a great place to go for a conference. I go every other year because my hubby go for NAB.
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« Reply #20 on: November 21, 2008, 01:43:28 AM » |
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Harvey, This is so awesome! For all the Accessories people, perhaps you can invite Oberon to have a booth there??!!!  Have a great time and I can't wait to see what info & pictures you bring back! If you need or want a Kindle, I'm willing to loan you mine. You really should have one as an official representative of kindleboards.com! Cheers, Marci |
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« Reply #21 on: November 21, 2008, 08:05:33 PM » |
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It's in multiple locations - the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas Hilton, Sands Expo and Convention Center, and the Venetian.
Yay!! I know people that work at each center! I wonder if I can sneak in.... Harvey,
I have no problem volunteering my Kindle! |
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« Reply #22 on: November 21, 2008, 08:13:15 PM » |
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VA: You're too cool for school. *thumbs up*
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At first Ford had formed a theory to account for this strange behavior. If human beings don't keep exercising their lips, he thought, their mouths probably seize up.
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« Reply #23 on: November 21, 2008, 09:13:50 PM » |
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If my dreams come true, I will unwrap a Kindle from my wife on Christmas Day. (I have to act surprised, though.)
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« Reply #24 on: November 21, 2008, 09:31:46 PM » |
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If my dreams come true, I will unwrap a Kindle from my wife on Christmas Day. (I have to act surprised, though.)
Still keeping my fingers crossed for you! |
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« Reply #27 on: November 27, 2008, 11:35:44 PM » |
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Hey Harvey, I'm going to be in Vegas in January too. What are your dates?
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« Reply #28 on: November 28, 2008, 05:20:59 AM » |
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One of my favorite authors lives there, if you see her, say hi!  Vicki Pettersson(Showgirl) Seriously have a great time, If you don't get a Kindle for Christmas, PM me. |
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« Reply #29 on: November 28, 2008, 11:47:15 AM » |
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Too cool Harvey - I have always wanted to attend one of those! Have fun, get lots of stuff... and talk up the kindle.
Hoping you get yours for Christmas!
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« Reply #31 on: November 29, 2008, 05:29:02 PM » |
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Good to know - thank you! I'm very excited about this and can tell it will be hard to not go off in all directions at once. I'll be like a big kid in the candy store.
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« Reply #32 on: November 30, 2008, 01:14:59 PM » |
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Harvey,
While you're there, I HIGHLY recommend eating at the Paris buffet. This is coming from someone who grew up there and NEVER recommends buffets. It's, by far, the best there. Breakfast or dinner you can't go wrong. I've been known to do both..even on the same day.
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« Reply #33 on: November 30, 2008, 02:56:45 PM » |
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I will check that out - - thank you for the tip! I've only been to Vegas once, so really don't know my way around.
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« Reply #34 on: November 30, 2008, 04:41:51 PM » |
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That's so cool Harvey! Do you have a booth? You could sell Kindle t-shirts. I think Amazon should put you on their staff.
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« Reply #35 on: November 30, 2008, 05:29:51 PM » |
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That's so cool Harvey! Do you have a booth? You could sell Kindle t-shirts. I think Amazon should put you on their staff.
Here's an idea that sounds cool! |
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