Griffin Technology has attended the Consumer Electronics Show for the last few years.
This year I asked our staff what tips they would suggest for first time (and returning) CES attendees and exhibitors.
Here is our list of 25 tips for CES, plus a special treat at the ending just for you.
If you're attending CES this year please be sure to visit us at the Griffin Technology booth. See you!
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Griffin's 25 Essential Tips for the Consumer Electronics Show CES 2011
1. 25 Essential Tips for
the Consumer
Electronics Show
Photo by: joanna8555
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2. #1. You’ll find it’s easier and faster to walk than
waste time waiting for taxis. Photo by: Looking Glass
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3. #2. The monorail will save you money and time.
Photo by: Looking Glass
Photo by: planetc1
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4. #3. Plan your
meetings,
dinners and
parties ahead
of time.
Photo by: Scott Maxwell
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5. #4. Be sure to download the official CES app.
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6. #5. Use the popular location based service,
foursquare. So you’ll be aware of special offers and
more.
Don’t forget to check-in to our booth too!
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7. #6. Wear comfortable shoes.
You’ll be on your feet for days and will walk miles.
Photo by: Barry M
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8. #7. Give yourself plenty of time to get from A to B.
Everything is further than it seems in Las Vegas.
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9. #8. Don’t forget your camera!
Share your photos by tagging them with “CES” and
posting them to Flickr and Facebook.
Photo by: Slawek Puklo
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11. #10. Always carry a pen.
Make notes on the back of business cards.
Photo by:Harri Haataja
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12. #11. You’ll be shaking lots of hands.
Wash them frequently and use hand sanitizer.
Photo by: tara hunt
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13. #12. Don’t forget the mint!
Always carry plenty of gum and breath mints.
Photo by: Pawel
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14. #13. Lip balm is your friend.
Photo by: FadadoFogo
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15. #14. Avoid the
long lines by
eating meals early
or late.
Or
Take a walk out of
the Convention
Center and find a
restaurant. It’s a
nice way to take a
break from the
craziness and get
some fresh air.
Photo by: Vincent Diamante
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16. #15. Energy bars, granola and nuts are great snacks!
Plus, you’ll save a little money.
Photo by: Seth Anderson
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17. #16. Drink plenty of water! Hydration is a good thing.
Photo by: Lee Bolgatz
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18. #17. Go see a show!
Buy tickets before you get there, just in case.
Photo by: kana76
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19. #18. Don’t be “that guy”.
Bring money to tip the service staff you encounter in
Las Vegas. Photo by: stuartpilbrow
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20. #19. Don’t fool yourself, Vegas never sleeps.
Try to get some rest.
Photo by: stuartpilbrow
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21. #20. January nights get chilly in Vegas. Wrap up.
Photo by: --b--
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22. #21.
Don’t drive
to CES.
Parking is
limited at
best.
Photo by: Colin
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24. #23. Visit the old Las Vegas strip.
It’s a fun excursion.
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25. #24. Don’t forget to pack plenty of business cards!
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26. #25. Make Friends!
You’ll have more fun with friends. Introduce yourself.
Everyone is from out of town.
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27. Don’t forget to visit us during
CES.
We’ll be in Booth #4727 in
the North Hall.
You better come by to say
hello, or we will be sad.
Follow us on Twitter:
@griffintech.
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28. BONUS TIP:
SAVE 25% on everything!
Visit:
www.griffintechnology.com
during CES, offer valid from
January 6 - 10.
Use coupon code:
VEGASBABY11 to save!
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