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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

By Andy Smith June 8, 2010, 12:36 AM PDT

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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

Last week’s Computex 2010 from Taiwan had just about everything: protests, strange costumes, and lots of booth babes. It also had the latest technology, of course.

Given the enthusiasm over Apple’s iPad you would expect the event to be positively groaning under the weight of tablets — it wasn’t. While Asus announced three new models and Intel showed off its new tablet designs behind closed doors, they were actually quite hard to find on the show floor.n

nAlso, though 3D was on display, we didn’t think it was as big a deal as in previous trade shows, but we did see our first 3D consumer camera, and gee does the technology scare us.

Read on for some of the high and lowlights of this year’s event. Starting with this sheepish-looking guy…

Previous coverage: John Morris: Year of the tablet?, Gallery: Laptops, tablets, and more (photos).

Photos and captions: Ty Pendlebury, CNET.com.au

Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

The recent troubles at the Foxconn factory were sure to manifest themselves somehow. On opening day, about 30 protesters stood outside the main hall in Nangang for an hour protesting the treatment of workers with placards and pictures of loved ones.

Credit: Ty Pendlebury, CNET.com.au

Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

And back to the ludicrous. Ten metres away from the protesters, and seemingly oblivious to the goings-on, stood the first of many “booth babes”. You can even see the crowd reflected in the window.

Credit: Ty Pendlebury, CNET.com.au

Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

Computex 2010 is the 30th anniversary of the event, which this year attracted 1700 exhibitors and over 35,000 buyers.

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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

The number one complaint we hear about 3D is that people hate the glasses. Way to go Nvidia, you made them even bigger!

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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

The Asus NX90 is a premium desktop replacement, which features sound by Bang & Olufsen and comes with a unique mirrored, dual-touch-pad surface for “DJ-like multimedia control”.

Credit: Ty Pendlebury, CNET.com.au

Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

A 3D technology demo featuring three wrap-around screens in 3D. The next best thing to virtual reality.

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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

Asus’ flexible OLED tablet prototype.

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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

Further ostentation in the form of Asus’ latest Lamborghini laptop, the VX7.

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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

A Thermaltake booth babe gets out her ban hammer.

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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

Dancing in tandem was a very popular activity.

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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

Intel’s Wireless Display (WiDi) tech gets a boost with 30 new models releasing this year including devices from Dell and MSI.

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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

Greased Lightnin’! Designed by the BMW team, Thermaltake’s striking Level 10 computer case is a Computex award winner. After a paint job it’s ready for a street race through the drains of Los Angeles in a bid to win Sandy’s heart.

Credit: Ty Pendlebury, CNET.com.au

Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

Overclocking is a serious business. Here, an enthusiast adds liquid helium (!) to wring a couple more megahertz out of a piece of silicon.

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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

Antec’s new Lanboy Air gaming case is based on the revolutionary Skeleton “case” and is entirely modular. Essentially consisting of a frame and removable sections/panels users can alter it pretty much how they see fit.

Credit: Ty Pendlebury, CNET.com.au

Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

A scantily-dressed woman with a Mio “tattoo” holds up one of the company’s GPS units.

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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

Giant. Stuff.

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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

Playing a first-person shooter with a laser gun at the IDTI stand. Not sure what the slogan “Never Lose The Touch” has to do with anything.

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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

The official Computex opening ceremony featured more ladies — strangely with clothes on.

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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

The Aiwi is an innovative control mechanism that allows you to use the iPhone and iPod Touch as “a Wii-like” controller for PC. No word on supported games as yet.n

nGood thing it includes a rubber case — flinging our iPhone across the room is not our idea of a good night out. A wrist strap would be better, though.

Credit: Ty Pendlebury, CNET.com.au

Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

Antec’s new e-reader the LumiRead L600 features a 6-inch display, 3G connectivity and 2GB of on-board memory, plus expandability.

Credit: Ty Pendlebury, CNET.com.au

Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

Is it just us, or does the disembodied head creep you out?n

nDear God, it’s the demon child! Don’t look into its eyes!

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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man’s favorite “case” — from the Gigabyte stand.

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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

Vegas, Enermax’s friendly robot, doesn’t actually do anything but blink bright lights at you. A bit like the real Vegas.

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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

Someone get Bill Gates Jr on the phone!

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Computex 2010: It’s just bizarre

Thor is a popular guy at the moment — what with crashing into the desert in Iron Man 2 and everything — and here he stands overlooking Thortech’s PC power supplies.

Credit: Ty Pendlebury, CNET.com.au

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