A few weeks ago, I got a Priority Code from the cool folks at Mashable.com "MASH12" (http://mashbash.eventbrite.com/) - promo code expires Dec 1st…saves you that $100 registration fee
Also went for the VIP Admission ticket to attend MashBash 2012, which was only $15 more. Hope it will be a great networking event with a lot of cool tech to see for the coming year.
Recommended tips to see CES 2012 on the cheap
- Use frequent flyer points if you're booking a last-minute trip or popular destination. CES 2012 is expected to host over 140,000 people that week, so air fares were north of $450 (about $200 more than normal). Some airlines will also have hidden "sister airlines" that will accept the same mileage points - I used only 25,000 points to go from DCA to LAS!
- Use AirBnB.com or an alternative rental booking agency, if all the hotels you want are sold-out. When I looked elsewhere online, the rooms were all going for $200+/nt. My important criteria was to be within walking distance to the Las Vegas Monorail and preferably stay at a decent non-smoking, non-gambling hotel. I really lucked out by getting a 1-bedroom suite off the strip, with some promo codes for just $100/nt.
- Use the promo code above (MASH12) before Dec 1, to register at (http://www.cesweb.org/) for free! I had missed the earlier September deadline*
- Join CEA Enthusiast Club (http://www.ceatechenthusiast.com/) which keeps you up to date on the latest CES developments and currently have a great offer saving up to $10/month on your Verizon Fios bill
Hot Tech Wish List that I hope to see there...(Updated: Jan 10, 2012)
- Andriod Cell Phones (LTE support) + latest Android OS with ICS
- Windows Kinect 2 (?) - Kinect for PC: Feb 1
- iPad 3 / iPhone 5 from Apple
- Ultrabooks or Transformer Prime Hybrid - lighter, 7 to 9 inch convertible, mini-tablets with better resolution screens
- New-gen HDTV (4K?) and IPS Monitors with 120Hz support
