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It's wednesday at the time of this post, but so far I'm just underwhelmed by what we're seeing from CES.

 

I was fully prepared to throw my money at some cool new stuff. I was especially ready to throw my wallet at:

- ANY IPS G-sync, maybe 4k even

- New mouse

- Maybe new keyboard with the RGB Cherry MX Switches

- New cases/chassis

- Maybe even new cpu coolers or other cooling products

 

so far I'm underwhelmed...

- pretty much I can only choose from one of many TN 120hz G-sync monitors, or a non-gsync 4k display

- New RGB switches were just thrown on a K70....big whoop

- EVGA's new mouse looks interesting...but that's it? Corsair merely updates their M40 to M45 with a new sensor

 

I was ready to be impressed by anything - I just have an itch to buy something new for my setup. and......meh

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RGB is corsair only....

 

but there is some cool stuff, just nothing that you're interested in...

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I was really hoping to atleast see some press models of gtx800 series because I'm gpu-less right now and I really really really want them to come out asap so I can grab one lol Other than that though Corsair has released their 760t/730t which I fully plan to get because it is in my opinion the sexiest case to come out in a LONG time. That is about all I have seen though.

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They did a lot more than throw RBG on a k70 but I see what you mean, CES could have been better but maybe they are saving all the goodies for Computex

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RGB is corsair only....

 

but there is some cool stuff, just nothing that you're interested in...

 

but that's the point - they got first dibs on it and what did they do with it?

 

just slap it in an existing keyboard.......oh....that's exciting :rolleyes:

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I was really hoping to atleast see some press models of gtx800 series

no way they are going to do that... they never showed new cards at a convention that isnt theirs, shouldn't have hoped for that....

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yeah, ASUS, Samsung, Benq or any other monitor companies, if your read this:

 

WE WANT 4k IPS G-SYNC under $1000

you can keep your TN shit.

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but that's the point - they got first dibs on it and what did they do with it?

 

just slap it in an existing keyboard.......oh....that's exciting :rolleyes:

there isnt really anything that can be innovated with keyboards anymore imo... unless you drastically change the seize or layout...

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there isnt really anything that can be innovated with keyboards anymore imo... unless you drastically change the seize or layout...

 

i guess

 

but then why save it for CES? why not just slap them in and put them for sale? it's obvious some people want them already

 

if it's the same keyboard we know and love (I have a K70, I love it), why save it for this big (underwhelming) reveal at CES?

 

/shrug

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I was never looking for one specific thing so I am very happy with a lot of what I have seen. I have a good budget set aside for goodies and cant wait to blow it. 

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RGB is corsair only....

 

but there is some cool stuff, just nothing that you're interested in...

 

There is some truth to your statement. However, they only have the exclusivity for a limited time. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

I agree with OP. It's been underwhelming now for a few years. I'm mostly excited by ASUS expanding their phones to other countries. Overall, their press conference was the most impressive and I can't wait to see how Sony's game streaming service progresses. Other than that everything else seems largely "meh" "been there, seen that, done that, etc"

 

Oh! Toyota's concept car was featured on the Verge. I'd give up my dream of owning a motorcycle if that thing came to market for an affordable price.

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Tbh the AMD CES presentation did it for me :P and then the Asus presentation was also a very nice thing to watch, maybe I just love presentations like these?

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"Save the best for last, tis all I say."

 

All we've seen is footage of day one. Calm down :)

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