CES Photo Gallery: Hottest Products From Day 2

Alienware allowed us a sneak peak at its new slim-line 5400-series PC that we're thinking will be officially launched as part of Intel's Viiv announcement later this week at CES. The unit we saw included a camera built into the bezel just above the LCD display and a wireless keyboard with an integrated trackpad for mouse control.

The stylish PM70 Portable Media Center is LG's first foray into this market in the U.S. A built-in 30GB hard drive allows the device to store up to 7500 songs or 50 hours of video. An AV-line in allows you to record content directly from a TV. Later, you can your shows on the 4.3-inch widescreen display and hear audio via the built-in stereo speakers. The PM70 also has personal information management features such as the ability to sync with Microsoft Outlook. Pricing details will be revealed closer to the device's April launch date.

Although Toshiba won't be launching its new high-end Qosmio entertainment notebook until later in the year, early indications suggest it'll be worth a closer look when the time comes. This working version the company showcased at CES included next-generation features such as HD-DVD (the discs of which store 30GB) and a display supporting resolutions up to the high-definition 1080p format. Interestingly, specifications for the notebook list the use of Intel's dual-core "Centrino Duo" technology, which up until now we've only known by its "Napa" code-name.

Even though ViewSonic's PJ106D projector isn't set to go into production until later this year, we just had to show it to you. The incredibly compact and battery powered unit features DLP technology and 25 ANSI lumens brightness. Both standard and wide-screen ratios are expected to be supported, and an SD Card slot allows for JPEG slide shows.

Saitek's A-250 is a wireless 2.1 speaker system that is intended to play music from a PC or laptop hard drive. While it looks a lot like a fancy boom box, it uses Class One Bluetooth technology, which allows it to pick up a stream of music from up to 100 feet away through walls. And you can use it with your iPod. The self-amplified A-250 has a respectable 90-Hz-to-18-kHz frequency response that packs a lot of punch for such a small unit thanks to its neodymium speakers.

Linksys has used CES to officially launch its WRTSL54GS Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router with SpeedBooster. The name's a bit of a mouthful, but this Wi-Fi media router combines quite a few useful features into one compact unit. It can perform as a fast Wi-Fi Internet sharing router, Wireless-G access point and network storage link. A built-in media server can also stream multimedia content located on a USB attached storage device (such as a hard drive) to any Universal Plug and Play-compatible media adapter.

Motorola's new O Rokr sees the company collaborate once again with eyewear manufacturer Oakley to update its RazrWire sunglasses/mobile phone headset that launched in July last year. The O Rokr headset will still support Bluetooth when paired with supported phones such as Motorola's own Rokr E2, but what's new is the ability to wirelessly stream music from an MP3 player that's been suitably equipped with its own Bluetooth adapter. The O Rokr is scheduled to be available by mid-2006.

Good things in small packages. Pentax's new Optio A10 is the company's first compact camera to offer 8-megapixel resolution. This little camera is equipped with a shake-reduction mechanism for help sharpening images shot in low light, or with the 3X zoom at full tilt. The camera also sports a 2.5-inch LCD and can record movies in DivX MPEG-4 format. It will cost about $350 when it hits the market next month.

Kodak's $399 V570 point-and-shoot digicam is the first point-and-shoot model--stateside--to incorporate two lenses (and two CCD image sensors) inside a compact 5-megapixel camera. One lens handles 23 millimeter wide-angle shots and the other takes care of the 3X optical zoom shots between 39mm and 117mm. Combined, the lenses are capable of magnifying up to 5X, allowing you to zoom into a subject from a distance.

Lego Group has unveiled the next generation of its robotics invention system. Lego Mindstorms NXT now lets you build and program your own walking robot, and also includes a revamped intelligent brick (the heart of your 'bot) that can communicate with a PC or Mac via USB 2.0 or Bluetooth. The system's light, touch, and sound sensors have been improved and an ultrasonic sensor introduced to detect movement. A new 30 minute quick start program makes it easier for younger inventors to get going, while 18 varied step-by-step robot tutorials should keep the interest of older kids. The kit is slated for an August release with a suggested price of $250. A special version for schools and institutions should be announced closer to the on-sale date.

I-mate has an interesting product on its hands with the $800 K-JAM quad-band smartphone. Dominated by its 2.8-inch display with 240x320 pixel resolution, the Windows Mobile 5.0-powered handheld features a sliding QWERTY keyboard in addition to integrated Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and 1.3-megapixel camera.

Belkin touts its CableFree USB Hub as the first USB hub that needs no cable to connect to a PC. Powered by Freescale's Ultra-Wideband wireless technology, the four port hub could allow laptop users to maintain wireless access to their USB devices (such as a printer) no matter where they are in a room. Pictured is a prototype of the final product that should be shipping for around $125 in early spring.

Canon's new Pixma MP150 photo multifunction Inkjet printer is set to launch in late January with a highly competitive price tag of $89. The device can print, copy, scan, and print directly from a camera using PictBridge and uses 2 ink cartridges (tri-color or photo and black). Rest assured, we'll definitely be getting this into the Test Center to put through its paces.

The next generation of smart watches for MSN Direct, featuring Microsoft's Smart Personal Objects Technology (SPOT), are being previewed at this year's CES. Pictured here is a limited edition ABACUS-branded piece from Fossil. Available this spring, the new model is reported to feature double the storage of its predecessor, as well as better battery life and improved response.