By Day 2 of the show, the hundreds of nominees and spontaneous entries were distilled down to 30 Best of CES finalists—three in each of 10 categories. On Day 3, TechTV announced the individual winners in each category plus one Best of Show, the single best product exhibited at the 2005 International CES.
Congratulations to TechTV's 2005 Best of CES winners.
2005 BEST OF SHOW
YSP-1 Digital Sound Projector by Yamaha Electronics Corp. [Read TechTV's coverage.]
Accessories
Peripheral devices and software that enhance the other categories without replacing them. Includes innovative apparel, adapters, carrying cases, and add-ons.
Winner: Oxyride Extreme Power Batteries (AA&AAA) by Panasonic
Finalists:
- Ministry of Sound StikAx by Highandes
- SecuriKey Professional Edition (For MAC & PC) by Griffin Technologies
Ultimate Audio
For the real audiophile. Including sophisticated amplification equipment, tube amps, audio processing, high-end speaker systems, and ultrahigh-quality media players.
Winner: NHT Xd byNHT
Finalists:
- The Gotham by JL Audio
- S600 by HI-VI Research / Swans Speakers
Smart House
Everything for wiring your home. Includes wireless and Ethernet networking gateways, routers, and peripherals. Kits to automate your home appliances, lights, and security. Also includes hardware and software to control such conveniences.
Winner: Net-Box One by Axentra Corporation
Finalists:
- TMIO Intelligent Oven by TMIO
- HomeSeer Windows Media Center Interface by HomeSeer Technologies
Over Land, Over Sea
Anything that goes in your car, boat, or RV. Includes car stereo systems, car alarms, mobile entertainment systems, satellite antennas, fixed navigation systems, and other in-dash systems.
Winner: Pioneer AVIC-N2 by Pioneer Electronics
Finalists:
- Clifford AvantGuard 5.5x by Directed Electronics, Inc.
- 3000 Series by Ray Sat Inc.
Picture Perfect
Anything that helps you take or print better pictures. Includes digital cameras, photo printers, scanners, photo-finishing devices and services, ink, and paper.
Winner: Kodak EasyShare-One by Eastman Kodak Company
Finalists:
- m:rob by Olympus
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M1 by Sony Electronics
Whole House Entertainment
Media servers and receivers. Includes devices that manage, distribute, and aggregate all your home digital media.
Winner: Slingbox Personal Broadcaster by Sling Media
Finalists:
- SBC Home Entertainment Service ("HES") by 2Wire (product is from and displayed at CES by SBC Communications)
- Sonos Digital Music System by Sonos, Inc.
Road Warrior
Portable systems and mobile wireless devices. Including Smart Phones, handheld GPS devices, handheld computers, wireless add-ons, 3G handsets, and other portable data devices.
Winner: S710a by Sony Ericsson
Finalists:
- Samsung A800 by Samsung Telecommunications America
- Forerunner 301 by Garmin International
Audio & Video Essentials
Consumer-level amps, all-in-one home theater systems, PVRs, consumer level 5.1 audio systems, and components.
Winner: YSP-1 Digital Sound Projector by Yamaha Electronics Corp.
Finalists:
- Movie Time by Optoma Technologies
- PMX Rocker by Pyramat
Audio To Go
Includes portable digital audio players, portable satellite radio receivers, speakers, and headphones.
Winner: Creative Zen Micro Photo by Creative Labs
Finalists:
- Xact Rego by XACT
- InFusion by Torian
Video To Go
Includes video players, DV and analog camcorders, portable DVD players, and portable displays.
Winner: SC-X105L Sports Cam by Samsung
Finalists:
- Sanyo VPC-C4 Digital Media Camera by Sanyo
- X2 Mega View 566 Portable Multimedia Player by X2/MSI
Game On
All things gaming related. Including platforms, portable gaming, gaming rigs, surround sound audio, gaming displays, and peripherals.
Winner: PSP by Sony
Finalists:
- Kilowatt SPORT by Powergrid Fitness, Inc.
- Nintendo DS by Nintendo
Ultimate Video
High-definition TVs and display technologies including rear-projection TVs, projectors, DLPs, LCOS displays, and high-end video components.
Winner: Qualia 005 HD LCD TV by Sony
Finalists:
- InFocus ScreenPlay 50md10 by InFocus
- Samsung 46 Widescreen LCD HDTV w/LED Backlight LN-R460D by Samsung Electronics America
