CES 2013

CES 2013 Introduction

By Tyll Hertsens • Posted: Jan 14, 2013
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An image from Dante's View looking North West into Death Valley. The dry lake bed to the left of the image is the lowest point in the US at 282 feet below sea level.

For the last 20 years my holiday season has been shrouded by the pall of the impending Consumer Electronics Show. Not that I wouldn't want to go mind you, it's just that there's so much work and importance wrapped up in CES that its hard to get off your mind. So, I tried a new tack this year. I decided to mentally camouflage the show with a little camping/motorcycle vacation in Death Valley beforehand. I figured mixing a little business with pleasure would make the big CES pill a little easier to swallow. And you know what? It worked! The Holiday season was a lovely mix of anticipation and angst...that's about normal, right?

Since I tend to write in a personal tone I thought it might be nice to take you along for a few moments in Death Valley as a prequel to my CES introduction, which follows on the next page. Here's a few images from this unearthly landscape.

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There's not a plant to be seen on 40 Mule Team Road.

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Again on 40 Mule Team Rd. though it might as well have been on the moon.

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The view from Zabriskie Point.

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Echo Canyon was mile after mile zig-zagging through the rocks.

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But Titus Canyon was a bobsled run. Like nowhere I've ever ridden before.

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The Bank at Rhyolite Ghost Town. Evidently the vault has survived quite well.

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Rhyolite also has some interesting art installations.

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I fell in love with this one.

Here's me somewhat....well, quite a bit actually, over my head.

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After a long ride up the mountain. (What an idiot.)

Alrightythen! Let's go to Vegas!

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anetode's picture
Looks a hell of a lot more fun than CES
Submitted by anetode on January 14, 2013 - 11:04pm.

Though I wouldn't want to spend the night

n_maher's picture
Cool...
Submitted by n_maher on January 15, 2013 - 7:24am.

Looking forward to reading your thoughts on the new offerings, Tyll!

halcyon's picture
Brilliant page 1, thank you!
Submitted by halcyon on January 15, 2013 - 10:47am.

Brilliant page 1, thank you! Laughing out loud

Looking forward to your impressions.

Tyll Hertsens's picture
It's a bit silly I suppose...
Submitted by Tyll Hertsens on January 15, 2013 - 12:36pm.

...but I had a great time and thought folks might like the pix.

Prepping videos and writing now, posts coming!

Three Toes of Fury's picture
Awesome pix!
Submitted by Three Toes of Fury on January 15, 2013 - 3:06pm.

Tyll...great pix and what a great idea:   start out in the most barron technology-free place on the planet before heading into a whirlwind of geek toys!      Im sure you were able to enjoy some great tunes while driving thru that picturesque landscape!    Cant wait to read all about your thoughts on CES.....of course im equally scared to do so...it means there will be many many more pairs of cans to be purchased in 2013!!

Peace .n. 2 Wheelin

3ToF

 

Lofty's picture
Bad stuff
Submitted by Lofty on January 15, 2013 - 7:46pm.

Tyll,

What is that you're drinking? I hope it isn't Red Bull. That stuff is bad for you.

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Shift.
Submitted by Tyll Hertsens on January 16, 2013 - 8:35am.

New Belgium brewing co. Shift beer in a can.

I can't stand that Red Bull stuff. Blech.

ultrabike's picture
DV coolness...
Submitted by ultrabike on January 16, 2013 - 12:24pm.

Really nice pics. I didn't know you had a dual-sport motorcycle.

It's been relative kind of cold in California these days, but I guess relative to Montana, it's mild weather...

Be careful about the she-ml lego, you don't know where it's been!

Hope you have a great time at Vegas and CES.