CES 2007: Gregs Favorites

Rob Williams · 02-03-2007, 12:11 AM

CES might be long over, but it's still fresh in our minds. Greg takes a look back at what he enjoyed seeing the most including CoolITs booth, Dells XPS H2C, Logisys' booth, Novints amazing Falcon haptics controller and high-definition content.

You can read Gregs thoughts on CES here and discuss them here!

JacKz5o · 02-03-2007, 12:44 AM

Nice article.. That Falcon things seems very interesting, I would love to read a more detail review on exactly how it works.

Rob Williams · 02-03-2007, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JacKz5o

Nice article.. That Falcon things seems very interesting, I would love to read a more detail review on exactly how it works.

I hate to sound like an excited schoolgirl, but I plan on picking one of these up as soon as they become available, review sample or not. The tech demos were enough to sell me.. it would be a great product to show off to your friends and family.

There was one particular demo where there was a massive ball on the screen, and you were controlling a smaller ball. Well, the larger ball continually changed textures and goal was to push the smaller ball towards the larger one and actually "feel" the texture. Ice, sponge and sandpaper were a few. In the end, I was impressed by how realistic it was.

Yes... I can't wait

Greg King · 02-03-2007, 01:58 PM

Well, the Falcon isn't going to hit shelves for a few months as it is. As somewhat of a stop-gap, we are working with Novint to get an interview with Mr. Anderson, Novint's CEO, in the coming weeks so look for that. I personally hope that he can provide a bit more information for us than what we saw at the GDC and CES. Things like in house game support, not just mods build onto the exsisting game as well as accessories and anything else they might have in the works. The Falcon is deffinatly something to keep your eye on. I just hope it doesn't turn into a novalty peice that no one really needs.

Rob Williams · 02-03-2007, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkSynergy

I just hope it doesn't turn into a novalty peice that no one really needs.

Like the Nintendo Wii.

JacKz5o · 02-03-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Williams

There was one particular demo where there was a massive ball on the screen, and you were controlling a smaller ball. Well, the larger ball continually changed textures and goal was to push the smaller ball towards the larger one and actually "feel" the texture. Ice, sponge and sandpaper were a few. In the end, I was impressed by how realistic it was.

Wait I don't quite get it. You hold onto the small ball tipped end on the Falcon and you can feel the textures of the big ball on the screen? How can the ball on the tip of the Falcon change its texture??

Rob Williams · 02-03-2007, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JacKz5o

Wait I don't quite get it. You hold onto the small ball tipped end on the Falcon and you can feel the textures of the big ball on the screen? How can the ball on the tip of the Falcon change its texture??

Naw, sorry. I meant the ball on the screen. The mechanics inside of the Falcon can change to effect how it will feel when you are moving it. It can either be real loose, or tough to move if the ball was being pushed into the sponge.

It's hard to explain... I didn't even understand it until I had a first-hand experience :/

JacKz5o · 02-03-2007, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Williams

Naw, sorry. I meant the ball on the screen. The mechanics inside of the Falcon can change to effect how it will feel when you are moving it. It can either be real loose, or tough to move if the ball was being pushed into the sponge.

It's hard to explain... I didn't even understand it until I had a first-hand experience :/

So its like the feeling of sandpaper, sponge, etc. through a ball thats rubbing on it?

There must be a lot of moving parts in the Falcon..

Rob Williams · 02-03-2007, 11:48 PM

Aye... you don't literally feel the texture, but you can "tell" that, that's what you are touching in the game. It's so hard to explain.. I think Greg would have a better time explaining it, hehe.

JacKz5o · 02-03-2007, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Williams

Aye... you don't literally feel the texture, but you can "tell" that, that's what you are touching in the game. It's so hard to explain.. I think Greg would have a better time explaining it, hehe.

Ahh I think I got it now, thanks

madstork91 · 02-04-2007, 01:13 PM

I for one am definatly interested in this product. You know how much I love diverse and interesting interface devices rob

and um... stfu nub. I love my wii!

Rob Williams · 02-04-2007, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by madstork91

and um... stfu nub. I love my wii!

Haha I know. Most children I know do.

02-03-2007, 12:11 AM	#1
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	CES 2007: Gregs Favorites CES might be long over, but it's still fresh in our minds. Greg takes a look back at what he enjoyed seeing the most including CoolITs booth, Dells XPS H2C, Logisys' booth, Novints amazing Falcon haptics controller and high-definition content. You can read Gregs thoughts on CES here and discuss them here! __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

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02-03-2007, 11:48 PM	#9
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	Aye... you don't literally feel the texture, but you can "tell" that, that's what you are touching in the game. It's so hard to explain.. I think Greg would have a better time explaining it, hehe. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

02-04-2007, 01:13 PM	#11
madstork91 The One, The Only... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: TEXAS! Posts: 1,301	I for one am definatly interested in this product. You know how much I love diverse and interesting interface devices rob and um... stfu nub. I love my wii! __________________ .www.StorkNineOne.com

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02-03-2007, 01:58 PM	#4
Greg King Tech Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,976	Well, the Falcon isn't going to hit shelves for a few months as it is. As somewhat of a stop-gap, we are working with Novint to get an interview with Mr. Anderson, Novint's CEO, in the coming weeks so look for that. I personally hope that he can provide a bit more information for us than what we saw at the GDC and CES. Things like in house game support, not just mods build onto the exsisting game as well as accessories and anything else they might have in the works. The Falcon is deffinatly something to keep your eye on. I just hope it doesn't turn into a novalty peice that no one really needs.