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CES 2006: Creative scores Best in Show
By CNET staff
09/01/2006

The annual pilgrimage to Sin City has begun. Millions are going to be there and with over 110 countries' worth of products vying for space in the convention hall, we bet there is going to be a lot of elbow pushing.
Best in show 
iPod killer? With a brighter screen, better battery life, and more features, the Creative Zen Vision:M certainly has the goods to give the iPod a run for its money. In addition to a voice recorder and an FM tuner, the 30GB Zen Vision:M supports a wide range of video formats, works with a growing number of online stores, and is compatible with subscription services. Cementing it as our Best in Show pick is its winning design; any product that cares to take on the stylish iPod must be able to turn heads. Though it's thicker than the iPod, the Vision:M boasts a sturdy, comfortable feel, a rainbow of color choices, and glossy good looks.  
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What do you think is popping out of the woodwork? Take the randomness out of the guess work and see what gems we uncovered.

Creative
Does the Singapore-based company still have enough creative juice for CES?
Creative's visions.
Casting for a Zen.


SK C&C
Sometimes it takes a newcomer to show the big boys what they are missing.
Aerial video superiority.


Handheld Entertainment
Living up to its moniker, the aforementioned entertains with its handhelds.
Winning with Wi-FI


Memorex
The digital media maker comes up with its own line of iPod accessories.
Putting the wraps on iPod.


Nyko
Hoping to spruce up your gadget? Nyko shows you some tricks.
Playing PSP on TV.


LG
LG muscles into the portable entertainment market. Portable media center powerhouse.
Touch me uniquely.
Tiny mini me.


Shure
With a good ear for sound, Shure is singing to a new tune. Brillant buds.


Belkin
Belkin gets cracking with its iPod-themed knick knacks.
iPod on the big screen.

 
Samsung
It's 2006 and that means Samsung got less than a year to fulfill its oath to take down the iPod.
Popping the nano.
A camera MP3.
Samsung goes video.


Pioneer
Pioneer looks to be building up its portfolio of portable products
Surfing the airwaves.


Sony
Will the once and hopefully future king of portable audio pull out some surprises?
Theft-proof MP3s.
PSP video Connect.


HP Photosmart R717
Icuiti
Think display when you think Icuiti, then think gorgeous.
Wear your screen.


Toshiba
Toshiba looks to be one of the brightest stars this CES.
Super Gigabeat.


Sandisk
The memory goliath continues its assault on the MP3 space.
Cool San.


Vongo
Portable video viewers rejoice! Vongo wants to be your friend.
Viva Vongo.


Microsoft
The Redmond behemoth wants to shake the MP3 scene.
iTunes killer?


Philips
The European electronics giant is still set on the portable audio market.
Philips strikes again.



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