2012 CES - Consumer Electronics Show
Flew here and experienced the exhibit on the company dime, woohoo!
Pros
- Large exhibits from the large electronic companies that showcase their new and upcoming gadgets that numerous tech news publishers stalk/cover endlessly.
- Most of the electronics reps will thoroughly explain the specs, although your geek questions may oust some of their knowledge, they still try their absolute best w/out sounding sales pitchy
- Free sh-wag
- Some exhibits even go out and display their own hot models, live spinning DJs, and/or open bar
- Some celebrity sightings from time to time to endorse a product or company: (Example: Snooki and Dennis Rodman)
Cons
- Expect to stand around the Convention Center after the exhibit for a while, traffic + a huge rush to get home with buses and taxis
- Less swag than last year (so I hear)
Tip: It doesn't matter if you're going for a business meeting, wear comfortable shoes or you will die.. yes, DIE.
It's definitely an expo you need to experience if you are into tech gadgets!
Also, if you now perceive me as a nerd, I am not.