For some strange reason tech journalists across the web have decided that readers wan to know what they are taking with them to CES the (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas this week.
Typical things they reveal are their cameras, smartphones and computers. We have reviewed many of the bags journalists to find the following:
Cell Phones & Smartphones.
It seems obvious to us that all the smartphones used by tech reporters are the ones named in our review of the reviews of the best smartphones of 2012, see video recording shoot-out.
- Samsung Galaxy Note II - if you like the best of all possible tablet and smartphone worlds and have big pockets and pocketbooks the Note II is handy for taking notes, editing photos and being easy to type and write on.
- Samsung Galaxy S III - the innovative smartphone of the year with a large screen that's easy to see in the busy convention center, the Samsung Galaxy S III is the best reviewed, the most advertised, the most updated and the phone of Olympians. It is the phone with the most celebrity endorsements, fun tip videos and best parties for owners.
- Droid RAZR HD - The well-reviewed latest Droid RAZR kicks up the features of the original Droid RAZR a notch with a sharper display and more battery life.
- Nokia Lumia 920 - a top of the video camera with image stabilization, large letters and simple interface make the Nokia Lumia easy to use even if you are wearing gloves or need to operate it with a power screwdriver.
- Nexus 4- still hard to get because it sold out, it is the first unlocked smartphone with high specs and a low price along with excellent reviews.
- iPhone 4S/5 - the best iPhone, yet, but not as exciting as iPhones used to be.
The only tablets mentioned were the iPad(3) and Nexus 7.
The only laptop/notebook computers mentioned were the MacBook Pr adn MacBook Air. This not a single Windows notebook mentioned, we believe it probably has to do with the lighter weight. The way I solve the Windows weight problem is to keep my notebook back at the hotel and write in peace and quiet. I try to carry a very light bag or a few very very light bags it gives me more speed to move through the crow. The weight technology also makes it harder to be kind and happy while I'm talking to reps and interviewing people.
Other devices include, mice, external hard drives, video camera, spare batteries, sun glasses and Chap Stick. Standard non electronic equipment are pens, notepads and business cards.
Drugs noted: Nicotene Gume, eyebdrops, sudafed, Advil
Missing from the mix, which proves these guys didn't have good mothers:
- Deordorant- it can get pretty hot and sweaty in Vegas.
- Tooth bruth/tooth paste - if you are eating garlic near people, please, brush your teeth.
- Protein/Energy Bars - although the press is treated to great lunches and there are always munchies in the press room and there is expensive food available throughout the convention center, I've found that I get more done on a protein bar and a bottle of electrolyte water.
- Vitamins/Supplements-attending a convention is a vigorous atheltec event, I've found I need to every cell working and supplemented.
- Tissues.
If anyone really cares about what I'm bringing after techno-toys these wouldn't be without:
- Swimsuit, swim cap and vest. After hours romaing heated halls and being inundated with Wi-Fi and other signals a dip in the hotel pool and jacuzzi will remove all the jitters and return me to person hood.
- Bose Noise Cancelling headphones - Vegas hotels and the Strip can very noisy, there are loud cars and you can hear airplanes take off. Bose headphones cut out the worst beats of noise to allow for sleeping.
- Power Strip - hotels usually don't have enough power outlets to charge all the gear we need.
- Extension Cord s- for some strange reason even in expensive hotels, the power outlets are not always close to where you keep your devices.
- iPod Dock - many hotels have iPod docks, but sometimes they don't, it seconds as an iPhone/iPod charger.
- USB Car Dock/Charger for the car to charge on the road.
- Cases of protein bars, rice cakes, and maybe a little cooler to keep food int he car.
Many of the devices I'm bringing are my personal notebook computer(Windows 7), a brand new Canon Vixia HF M500 video camera, my old standard/personal cell phone and demo phones to test in new situations. But after reviewing all the other bags that tech journalists are bringing I don't want to get bags under my eyes from not sleeping. I think that our readers would prefer to read about the latest technology announced as well as tips from the best experts. We'll keep you posted.