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Yeah, Tanashin all the way. Though they can sound reasonable like the present Teac ones, but still with that Tanashin one inside, so no Metal tapes and more about exterior aesthetics.
Can't believe you missed out on the Pinball Hall of Fame. Was only a mile from your hotel and is a literal Airport Hanger full of pinball machines and vintage Arcade machines.
I remember going to CES at Las Vegas in 1984 when I was 14 years old. Even saw a gold painted Commodore 64! I was lucky enough to be living in Vegas at the time so it was just a short ride to the event.
The CES of yesteryear held promise. This year it was cheap plastic toys and unconvincing "holograms" and junky "transformers" from the 80s.(5:38) just cheaper and uglier.
CES isn't a public event so it's not like you could attend just because you were in town at the same time. It's only for industry members or press. I used to work in the convention industry in Vegas, so I would work on booths for companies at all kinds of different tradeshows. CES is one of the more interesting shows to attend but it still can get boring by the end of the day as many of the booths are very similar. There are always the top gimmicks of the year, like one year it was HDTV then a few years later 3D TV's, then 4k, then VR, etc. I'm not sure what this year was exactly, though, but I'm sure there was some thing that most big names had the same of.
Props to Ecoflow for flying out the 8-bit guy and his crew to CES! Nice vlog. 4:15 That media player does look nice! Good for people wanting to consolidate formats.
As a retired trade show employee, I always tell people to plan everything WAY ahead of time. Everything, meals, plan of attack, and the path through the building(s). 25 years as an exhibit builder for almost any and every kind of show. The map of the show is your bible. Pay attention to what is important and let others just go away. Don't forget the panels/keynotes if interested. They have a huge impact on your planning.
As much as I like to see retro computer stuff, I honestly belive that the 8-bit Guy would be pretty awesome just posting videos like this where he just doing regular stuff and shares his reflections and thoughts. He is a great storyteller and I really enjoy his side tracks about stuff. I kind of wished he did more of this kind of everyday stuff actually.
He has another channel with different stuff there, you should have a look there you would like it. A lot of music or car stuff. House build stuff, all kinds really - there's a lot of variety.
I grew up in Vegas, and I love seeing people be shocked about the slot machines in the airport and gas stations. It's all I've ever known, so going to another state for the first time when I was little was a big shock. I remember asking my dad where all the slots were!
Ya, we even have slot machines at grocery stores here lol. But people also think that Las Vegas is just the strip and everyone here lives on or around there but for most of us our lives are just like everyone else's except we can gamble at the gas station if we want.
My connecting flight was delayed, but the airline gave me passes. The manager of Cheers let me stay in the bar after closing. My flight was in the AM! Several other strangers joined me and we ate nacho chips, played the slots, and drank into the morning! Pretty nice airport!
I am from Europe, but on my trip to the US one of the stops was Las Vegas. For us it is one of the picturesque places in your country, referenced a thousand times in movies. In iconographic terms, it is the same as for you it would be to visit Rome or Paris. Obviously we visited other more emblematic cities, but this is the one discussed in the video. I must say we had a great time, although we didn't really spend more than $5 on the slots, just for a laugh. The greatest fun was in the Cirque du Soleil shows, which curiously have their headquarters in that city, eating at buffets with endless menus and shopping, with a break to visit the Grand Canyon. Without a doubt, if I were to repeat that tour of the US again, I would visit Las Vegas again.
@@joeambly6807 Hello. Like I said, I visited more iconic sites: NY, SF, Niagara Falls from Canada, Alcatraz (the Rock), Grand Canyon, and IMO the best of the trip and unmatched anywhere else in the world (everything else can be replicated) > Yosemite Park 😍
Ive been going to CES for 23 years -2 covid years. As you stated you really need more then 1 day. Eureka park in the Venetian is one of my favorite sections. The lower halls has Eureka park which has a lot of cool kickstart projects and the upper halls have most of the home automation products. Anyway sounded like you missed these areas and I think you would have liked them. Maybe if you go again :-). I don't drink or gamble and still enjoy Vegas but I do like the mechanical slot machines. If you went to the older part of the strip Freemont Experience you would have found more.
Mechanical slot machines? I don't think there are many left, and all the ones i ever see are modernized versions with lcd screens surrounding the reels so they aren't very interesting imo.
I'm not much for gambling either, I think the highlight last time I was in vegas visiting family was the pinball hall of fame! A definite must for anyone into classic videogames or pinball tables. It's been over a decade since I've been there last and they moved to an even bigger location but I can't imagine how many more games and pins they probably added since then!
They do sell them in Australia, I went to their website and got prices in AUD and they sell through Harvey Norman and someone else I believe @@azzajohnson2123
As a long time fan of your channel, I find it so charming that you finally visited my home city where I live! Glad you had a good time, much like when I'm watching your channel. 👍😎
Glad to hear you got through COVID. I've been watching your videos for several years now and was happy to meet you at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo in 2018. It's good to know you're OK.
@@interproservice extend warranty is a scam...you need to read the fine print... especially products made with in 2006 and present aren't made to last as long...and name brand products are waste of $$.
Fun fact: claw machines were effectively slot machines masquerading as a game of skill. There was a random chance that the claw would hold on or release when it raised up. The industry decided a few years ago to disable that feature to avoid any possible regulation as gambling. Similar accusations have been leveled at other such machines where you can win physical prizes like Stacker.
My favorite things about these conventions is that it takes three days to see everything. You really get your money's worth and it makes the trip fun and interesting. To each their own, though!
I used to go to CES but as I got older, it put too much strain on my body. Also, invariably, there are things you hear about after the fact that you miss. So I'd say even three days is not enough, because you don't want to go too quickly and miss things. Or maybe plan and be selective.
I own a mid 90's Vegas slot machine, The key to the game is the feel of the clunk, sounds and the noise of the coins etc. The new games take away the entire coin part. The best part is the tray is made like a bell, so when you cash out or jackpot every knows.
I've wanted to buy a 90's era slot machine for years, maybe early 2000s. I want an IGT S2000 triple diamond 3 reel. I always loved how they look and sound. I want to find one with the coin mech still intact too
@@lander77477 Mine is a "Double Double Diamond" slot machine. It takes quarters, It will not take new bills, the bill taker is not upgradable and will only take bills that are of the same design before 1995 or so. New bills it kicks out as if the are fake money. 1 goal was to make it into a huge piggy bank. it is kind of a safe. Something most people do not know. The machine drops the quarters out the bottom into a bucket when it is full. If you look at the wood stand you will see a door. open the door and you will find a bucket full of quarters.
@@IMRROcom I want to just leave it on in the living room 24 hours a day, as decoration, also I sometimes use proof quarters and put them into circulation, just for fun!
Hey 8-Bit Guy. Thank you for these videos. I have a stressful job and I often come and watch your videos to relax. Your opening theme song must drop my BP by 20%. Thanks again.
I'm betting they were expecting a lot more than 5 minutes at thier booth, like wanting you to talk about the new products an such. Awesome that they let you enjoy yourself.
@@jeromemcqueen8190 David mentioned Ecoflow for free because he thought their product was best for his situation. He was then paid to go to Vegas. Where are these "foolish decisions"? _You're not jealous, are you?_
@@md_vandenberg be honest. I just found it funny. I was expecting half the video to be about them. But I bet they made more in sales from his last video to more than make up for the cost of this trip.
Naw. They got what they wanted. The mention in the video.. This company directed part of their ad budget to sponsor you-tubers coming to CES and mentioning their product. As advertising dollars go, it's pretty inexpensive to spend... under 20 grand? to get 6 advertisements from 6 you-tubers.
He only showed a few minutes of video, but I'm sure he was there for the allotted time they asked him to be at the booth. There is no harm in promoting or being for things that actually work and have a good design.
If you are ever out there again, the Mob Museum is pretty cool to visit. The next time I am out there I am going to try to get to that Neon sign museum too. That looks super neat!
The Neon Museum is not that great. They are really strict on photography and other things. Plus it is only around 20 signs and cost $18 or more a person depending on the time and day.
@@davidwitte8469 Hey that is good to know! I just like the art history of those signs but that is kind of gross that there is additional payments for additional signs.
@@michaelblair5566 Maybe if you are a coaster enthousiast visiting for the 2 rollercoaster out there? I would. I believe not the best of coasters but just for the credit. Or are those dismantled?
Always love seeing your videos! Everyday when i look at youtube, my first two checks are you and Adrian's basement! You two are by far my favorite youtubers! Keep up the great work!
I feel like Adrian gives us more content for sure, his hour long diagnostic adventures are always so much fun. But David is always working on some large scale project that feels extra special when we finally do get to see it.
I’m a huge fan of your channel. It wraps me a warm blanket of nerdy nostalgia. But respectfully, you should try and incorporate some posture exercises into your daily routine. Forward head carriage becomes extremely debilitating the older we get and it’s fixable with 10 minutes of easy exercises 3-4 times a week . Its especially important for those of use that spend lots of time on keyboards. I was able to fix my posture over the course of about 2 years and I almost never get headaches anymore and my back no longer hurts all the time. It changed my life. I know how unsolicited advice makes one feel but I hope you know it comes from a place of love. Take care sir.
Thank you, alot of RUclips channels just talk about specific booths and don't show the whole convention itself. There is alot more at CES than i thought there was. Gotta go one day. 😎
Went to Vegas a year ago. One thing I definitely recommend there is the pinball Hall of Fame. They’ve got some really good pinball machines to play there, and it’s far more worth, than slot machines for sure.
Was there for CES myself this year as a vendor (first time in Vegas) and as someone who ALSO doesn't like gambling or excess, the Pinball Hall of Fame was the perfect way to spend time. 20 bucks got me 2 hours of playing all sorts of tables, right up until closing time!
Definitely the Pinball Museum and also Neon Museum, and the other great thing about Las Vegas, eating like a King. The Wicked Spoon in the Cosmopolitan is awesome.
There's also a really good retro arcade which I'm surprised he didn't go to. Maybe it was "too expensive". They had a sit-down Star Trek cabinet which was freaking awesome with the stereo sound and Mr. Spock's deep bass voice.
Welcome to Vegas! Been living here for 16 years and attending CES for the past 12! This year was amazing and technically the first year back from stupid covid.
@@danyf3116 Aww man I missed that. I did see in the TCL booth several demos of glassless 3D, and one was a laptop that was stunning to look at. I wonder if it was was based on the same tech as the ASUS. Used TCL's CSOT 3D light field display. They also had a 65" 8K display with wide view optical field. As it's name implies it had a much wider sweet spot that still presented 3D to your eyes. The laptop, you had to be on top of it, but man did it look good, good contrast, good brightness too. It had a butterfly that would come out of the screen at the end of the demo.
I am a touring musician and I play in Vegas 2 or 3 times a year to play music gigs.. and I also don't gamble, drink, smoke or go to see shows.. I agree, for me as well, it's kind of boring and just another place to work these days. I enjoy your content and keep up the good work Sir!!
A big warning to anyone thinking "wow, they still make cassette players" and thinking of picking one up... There is not a single good portable cassette player being made by any brand anywhere in the world. The closest you can get are 500 dollar stand alone tape decks with run of the mill quality and no dolby.
The fact that Ecoflow was willing to foot your entire bill probably means your review of their product did *absolute numbers* for their sales. Granted, they'd have to make a product worth your assessment, but it speaks volumes about them and yourself! Heck, your video has been instrumental for family and myself in considering supplementing our properties with solar in the future, especially since having it just handle some HVAC duty would be well worth the cost in Western PA recently.
Well I was EXCITED to see everything you showed from CES!!! THANK YOU! Of all the tech channels I'm subbed to, YOU are really the ONLY ONE what showed off the floor.... ALL the other ones were showing off the booths in the Belagio suites.... it wasn't about the main floor... And PERSONALLY I would have had a much better time on the floor (if I had mushrooms LOL) :P
Dang dude wish i coulda met ya there! Was at CES as a guest thanks to Ohms Quest , and was my first time going to a tech event of that scale! Been watching your videos for a while. Glad you had a good time. Shoutout from Houston!
I didn't get to say, "Welcome to Vegas!" You probably would have enjoyed the "Pinball Hall of Fame," which is kinda-sorta across the street from Mandalay Bay. Hundreds of Pinball machines, some of them from as far back as the 1960s, and pretty much all playable. It's hard to get an hour or two of entertainment for $10 in Las Vegas!
Went to the 1985 Chicago CES as a 12 year old. My dad struggled to get me in as there was a no-kids policy. I was probably one of the first kids to see the NES in the US. I remember a huge screen playing Duck Hunt.
Seeing this video from Japan, and I find it strange how nobody was wearing a mask inside the plane (1:20), while here everyone wears a mask literally everywhere, even in the middle of the mountain while doing trekking... Hope you and your family are fully recovered.
Your comments about slot machines being for people that are bad at Math(s) made me laugh out loud! 😂 I was literally describing them the same way after a recent trip to a casino in Johannesburg.
The point of honest gambling is to deal with differing priorities. To some people, a 1% chance of getting a life altering amount is worth more than a guaranteed reception of a 50th of that amount. Thus odds that average out to 1.5% will be a win for the gambler and the house.
I know understand why i follow you since the ibookguy, totally not in to gambling or las vegas... keep on doing your things. You are a total idol to me. greetings dude.
Not gonna lie, my family and fiance's family wants my bachelor party in Vegas and I'm not all too hyped for it. Just let me do a LAN party with my closest friends
Do what you want and let them scream about it. It's your night so have your fun. Why the Bachelor Party can't be respected as much as "the Bride's Big Day" I'll never know. Honestly, tell everyone you got COVID.
Sorry you got sick, and happy to see you are feeling better. I just flew from SoCal to DC, and wore a mask the whole time. I used to get sick every time I flew, but not this time. I'll probably never fly again without a mask. Thanks for the video!
As Techmon has reported there is only ONE brand of raw cassette player guts, and it is a POS with DC erase heads and poor flutter and wow. You'd be better off to buy a used old time machine, IF you can find new drive belts for it 'cause the original ones will have turned to mush by now.
Those electronic gambling machines are the worst! Indeed for people who are bad at math lol. I've been to Vegas several times, and I still can hardly believe that anyone actually plays them.
7:18 I am so nostalgic for those musical beeps the old slot machines used to play, I miss that sound so much, i'm glad theres still at least a few of those old school machines around
Glad you've recovered from covid...working a convention can really suck(set up and tear down) but when talking to relatively informed prospective customers it can be fun as you pick up ideas for posible improvements. I really can't wait to see your 'Commander X16' end boxed product.... spiral-bound manuals! :)
Honestly, I kinda feel the same way David does about throwing money away in a gambling establishment. I love the insight that what has been called "consumer electronics" has changed over the years. When I look a car whose skin changes colors, all I think about is what the collision on my insurance would cost.
Who else imagined Techmoan opening up those cassette decks and checking for the cheap crappy components?
Yeah, Tanashin all the way. Though they can sound reasonable like the present Teac ones, but still with that Tanashin one inside, so no Metal tapes and more about exterior aesthetics.
YEP! Haha! And I imagine him wanting the TV boomboxes too.
I'd expect that more from techmoan or vwestlife
100%
yep… first thing in my brain when I saw the walkmen.
Can't believe you missed out on the Pinball Hall of Fame. Was only a mile from your hotel and is a literal Airport Hanger full of pinball machines and vintage Arcade machines.
Love that place, you can be entertained for hours with $20. I’m quite fond of the older electro-mechanical pinball machines they have.
Maybe he was so busy being upset about walking around the CES for free
Came here to say this too. That place is magical and mandatory for any Vegas visitor that loves vintage games.
Pinball arcade is awesome.
@@maxmiau Haha. Let's hope he remembers to claim the value of that trip on his tax return.
I remember going to CES at Las Vegas in 1984 when I was 14 years old. Even saw a gold painted Commodore 64! I was lucky enough to be living in Vegas at the time so it was just a short ride to the event.
The area has grown massively since then. What’s that been like?
How did you get in to CES at 14? It's not open to the public and they don't let kids in at all.
@@JaredConnell I think opening day they don't allow it. We went there like on the third day and was able to get in.
I've never been to CES, either, but I've been to Las Vegas a few times. It would have been amazing to attend CES back in the 80s and early 90s.
Same. I had family in Nevada, but never visited during CES season. I'd love to go, one of these years.
Is it dangerous to visit the Los Angeles ? I've heared people are getting killed ?
The CES of yesteryear held promise. This year it was cheap plastic toys and unconvincing "holograms" and junky "transformers" from the 80s.(5:38) just cheaper and uglier.
Comdex was THE show for computers, CES was always audio and visual equipment at that time.
CES isn't a public event so it's not like you could attend just because you were in town at the same time. It's only for industry members or press. I used to work in the convention industry in Vegas, so I would work on booths for companies at all kinds of different tradeshows. CES is one of the more interesting shows to attend but it still can get boring by the end of the day as many of the booths are very similar. There are always the top gimmicks of the year, like one year it was HDTV then a few years later 3D TV's, then 4k, then VR, etc. I'm not sure what this year was exactly, though, but I'm sure there was some thing that most big names had the same of.
Props to Ecoflow for flying out the 8-bit guy and his crew to CES! Nice vlog. 4:15 That media player does look nice! Good for people wanting to consolidate formats.
As a retired trade show employee, I always tell people to plan everything WAY ahead of time. Everything, meals, plan of attack, and the path through the building(s). 25 years as an exhibit builder for almost any and every kind of show. The map of the show is your bible. Pay attention to what is important and let others just go away. Don't forget the panels/keynotes if interested. They have a huge impact on your planning.
5:50 there ya go a cube van with cube wheel made just for you enjoy🤣
As much as I like to see retro computer stuff, I honestly belive that the 8-bit Guy would be pretty awesome just posting videos like this where he just doing regular stuff and shares his reflections and thoughts.
He is a great storyteller and I really enjoy his side tracks about stuff.
I kind of wished he did more of this kind of everyday stuff actually.
He has another channel with different stuff there, you should have a look there you would like it. A lot of music or car stuff. House build stuff, all kinds really - there's a lot of variety.
This video was just a reminder of how crappy modern so-called "tech" is. How gimicky it is. How cheap it is. How it no longer offers a bright future.
@@DailyCorvid Where can I find it?
@@Swapzter click on his channel then click the other channels tab
the texas tour was good
I grew up in Vegas, and I love seeing people be shocked about the slot machines in the airport and gas stations. It's all I've ever known, so going to another state for the first time when I was little was a big shock. I remember asking my dad where all the slots were!
Yes, then I suppose you also asked your dad when you came to the hotel where all the sluts were.
@@larswadefalk6423 ??? lmao relax
Ya, we even have slot machines at grocery stores here lol. But people also think that Las Vegas is just the strip and everyone here lives on or around there but for most of us our lives are just like everyone else's except we can gamble at the gas station if we want.
My connecting flight was delayed, but the airline gave me passes. The manager of Cheers let me stay in the bar after closing. My flight was in the AM! Several other strangers joined me and we ate nacho chips, played the slots, and drank into the morning! Pretty nice airport!
Every gas station and restaurant has them in Illinois.
I am from Europe, but on my trip to the US one of the stops was Las Vegas. For us it is one of the picturesque places in your country, referenced a thousand times in movies. In iconographic terms, it is the same as for you it would be to visit Rome or Paris. Obviously we visited other more emblematic cities, but this is the one discussed in the video. I must say we had a great time, although we didn't really spend more than $5 on the slots, just for a laugh. The greatest fun was in the Cirque du Soleil shows, which curiously have their headquarters in that city, eating at buffets with endless menus and shopping, with a break to visit the Grand Canyon. Without a doubt, if I were to repeat that tour of the US again, I would visit Las Vegas again.
Exactly! Kind of cool to go to places that you always see on TV and movies
I think most of us in the US look down on Las Vegas tho. It's honestly a dump compared to so many other places in the US
@@joeambly6807 Hello. Like I said, I visited more iconic sites: NY, SF, Niagara Falls from Canada, Alcatraz (the Rock), Grand Canyon, and IMO the best of the trip and unmatched anywhere else in the world (everything else can be replicated) > Yosemite Park 😍
Ive been going to CES for 23 years -2 covid years. As you stated you really need more then 1 day. Eureka park in the Venetian is one of my favorite sections. The lower halls has Eureka park which has a lot of cool kickstart projects and the upper halls have most of the home automation products. Anyway sounded like you missed these areas and I think you would have liked them. Maybe if you go again :-). I don't drink or gamble and still enjoy Vegas but I do like the mechanical slot machines. If you went to the older part of the strip Freemont Experience you would have found more.
Mechanical slot machines? I don't think there are many left, and all the ones i ever see are modernized versions with lcd screens surrounding the reels so they aren't very interesting imo.
I'm not much for gambling either, I think the highlight last time I was in vegas visiting family was the pinball hall of fame! A definite must for anyone into classic videogames or pinball tables. It's been over a decade since I've been there last and they moved to an even bigger location but I can't imagine how many more games and pins they probably added since then!
Eco flow impresses me, they seem open to feedback and don’t take it personally. Pretty impressive!
Thats a sign of a good company right there. I hope they make something for the australian market.
They do sell them in Australia, I went to their website and got prices in AUD and they sell through Harvey Norman and someone else I believe @@azzajohnson2123
Yep, they're pricey but they're high quality and you get what you pay for, makes sense they don't need to be scummy to succeed
8-Bit Guy jamming with Stevie Wonder is just what I needed.
I thought it was snopp dog
Turns out Stevie Wonder probably isn’t even blind.
It is not the 8-Bit Guy. It is a cameo of 8-Bit Keys!
8-bit Guy is so famous that Stevie just froze
As a long time fan of your channel, I find it so charming that you finally visited my home city where I live! Glad you had a good time, much like when I'm watching your channel. 👍😎
Glad to hear you got through COVID. I've been watching your videos for several years now and was happy to meet you at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo in 2018. It's good to know you're OK.
Your views on gambling, claw machines, and extended warranties are amazing!
extended warranty is a good thing especially for TVs or washing machines... 5 years peace of mind
@@interproservice extend warranty is a scam...you need to read the fine print... especially products made with in 2006 and present aren't made to last as long...and name brand products are waste of $$.
@@panagiotischristo You lost me at brand name. That's hell of a generalization
@@panagiotischristo probably it is different in each country.
Fun fact: claw machines were effectively slot machines masquerading as a game of skill. There was a random chance that the claw would hold on or release when it raised up. The industry decided a few years ago to disable that feature to avoid any possible regulation as gambling. Similar accusations have been leveled at other such machines where you can win physical prizes like Stacker.
My favorite things about these conventions is that it takes three days to see everything. You really get your money's worth and it makes the trip fun and interesting. To each their own, though!
Glad you’re better, 8-Bit Guy. God bless.
Lol he got the v a double x and still ended up with the Mexican beer bug.
This would have never happened if David would have simply stayed up-to-date with his boosters. You need one every six months.
Thanks for the update! I always enjoy your content.
I used to go to CES but as I got older, it put too much strain on my body. Also, invariably, there are things you hear about after the fact that you miss. So I'd say even three days is not enough, because you don't want to go too quickly and miss things. Or maybe plan and be selective.
I went to this CES and tree day are not enuf, and I vas running seeing everything.
Great vid! Refreshing commentary and quality entertainment!
I own a mid 90's Vegas slot machine, The key to the game is the feel of the clunk, sounds and the noise of the coins etc. The new games take away the entire coin part. The best part is the tray is made like a bell, so when you cash out or jackpot every knows.
I've wanted to buy a 90's era slot machine for years, maybe early 2000s. I want an IGT S2000 triple diamond 3 reel. I always loved how they look and sound. I want to find one with the coin mech still intact too
@@lander77477 Mine is a "Double Double Diamond" slot machine. It takes quarters, It will not take new bills, the bill taker is not upgradable and will only take bills that are of the same design before 1995 or so. New bills it kicks out as if the are fake money. 1 goal was to make it into a huge piggy bank. it is kind of a safe. Something most people do not know. The machine drops the quarters out the bottom into a bucket when it is full. If you look at the wood stand you will see a door. open the door and you will find a bucket full of quarters.
@@IMRROcom I want to just leave it on in the living room 24 hours a day, as decoration, also I sometimes use proof quarters and put them into circulation, just for fun!
Hey 8-Bit Guy. Thank you for these videos. I have a stressful job and I often come and watch your videos to relax. Your opening theme song must drop my BP by 20%.
Thanks again.
I'm betting they were expecting a lot more than 5 minutes at thier booth, like wanting you to talk about the new products an such.
Awesome that they let you enjoy yourself.
To be fair, they got a whole video ad for their money, will reach a ton more people.
@@jeromemcqueen8190 David mentioned Ecoflow for free because he thought their product was best for his situation. He was then paid to go to Vegas. Where are these "foolish decisions"?
_You're not jealous, are you?_
@@md_vandenberg be honest. I just found it funny. I was expecting half the video to be about them. But I bet they made more in sales from his last video to more than make up for the cost of this trip.
Naw. They got what they wanted. The mention in the video.. This company directed part of their ad budget to sponsor you-tubers coming to CES and mentioning their product.
As advertising dollars go, it's pretty inexpensive to spend... under 20 grand? to get 6 advertisements from 6 you-tubers.
He only showed a few minutes of video, but I'm sure he was there for the allotted time they asked him to be at the booth. There is no harm in promoting or being for things that actually work and have a good design.
If you are ever out there again, the Mob Museum is pretty cool to visit. The next time I am out there I am going to try to get to that Neon sign museum too. That looks super neat!
Exactly, as Las Vegas has a couple of cool museums out there to see!
The Neon Museum is not that great. They are really strict on photography and other things. Plus it is only around 20 signs and cost $18 or more a person depending on the time and day.
@@davidwitte8469 Hey that is good to know! I just like the art history of those signs but that is kind of gross that there is additional payments for additional signs.
"they're games for people that are bad at maths" got me floored laughing 🤣🤣🤣
That comment would be for the folks who play keno or the lottery.
@@antibishonen also works for slot machines
I visited Las Vegas back in 1993. I felt similarly, I'm not interested in gambling, prostitutes, etc. So It was a big nothingburger for this Catholic.
@@michaelblair5566 Maybe if you are a coaster enthousiast visiting for the 2 rollercoaster out there? I would. I believe not the best of coasters but just for the credit. Or are those dismantled?
Years ago, I tied playing the slot machines on a cruise, but lost interest after wasting all that money with nothing to show for it.
I miss your videos!! Its always pleasure to watch them when they are up.
Always love seeing your videos! Everyday when i look at youtube, my first two checks are you and Adrian's basement! You two are by far my favorite youtubers! Keep up the great work!
I feel like Adrian gives us more content for sure, his hour long diagnostic adventures are always so much fun. But David is always working on some large scale project that feels extra special when we finally do get to see it.
I’m a huge fan of your channel. It wraps me a warm blanket of nerdy nostalgia. But respectfully, you should try and incorporate some posture exercises into your daily routine. Forward head carriage becomes extremely debilitating the older we get and it’s fixable with 10 minutes of easy exercises 3-4 times a week . Its especially important for those of use that spend lots of time on keyboards. I was able to fix my posture over the course of about 2 years and I almost never get headaches anymore and my back no longer hurts all the time. It changed my life. I know how unsolicited advice makes one feel but I hope you know it comes from a place of love. Take care sir.
Happy to have you back David!
So much to love about this video. And a GeekPub Arcade - Awesome!
Good summary of CES, David. Can't wait to see your upcoming videos!
Good to see you back, looking forward to what's next! ^_^
This is a great show that I was excited to see what’s coming!
Thank you, alot of RUclips channels just talk about specific booths and don't show the whole convention itself. There is alot more at CES than i thought there was. Gotta go one day. 😎
Great video, loved your perspective.
I'm surprised you did not go to the Pinball Hall of Fame. 200 classic pinball machines
Went to Vegas a year ago. One thing I definitely recommend there is the pinball Hall of Fame. They’ve got some really good pinball machines to play there, and it’s far more worth, than slot machines for sure.
Was there for CES myself this year as a vendor (first time in Vegas) and as someone who ALSO doesn't like gambling or excess, the Pinball Hall of Fame was the perfect way to spend time. 20 bucks got me 2 hours of playing all sorts of tables, right up until closing time!
Definitely the Pinball Museum and also Neon Museum, and the other great thing about Las Vegas, eating like a King. The Wicked Spoon in the Cosmopolitan is awesome.
There's also a really good retro arcade which I'm surprised he didn't go to. Maybe it was "too expensive". They had a sit-down Star Trek cabinet which was freaking awesome with the stereo sound and Mr. Spock's deep bass voice.
Welcome to Vegas! Been living here for 16 years and attending CES for the past 12! This year was amazing and technically the first year back from stupid covid.
Did you see the ASUS 3D laptop? If so, do you think glass less 3D TV's might make a comeback?
@@danyf3116 Aww man I missed that. I did see in the TCL booth several demos of glassless 3D, and one was a laptop that was stunning to look at. I wonder if it was was based on the same tech as the ASUS. Used TCL's CSOT 3D light field display. They also had a 65" 8K display with wide view optical field. As it's name implies it had a much wider sweet spot that still presented 3D to your eyes. The laptop, you had to be on top of it, but man did it look good, good contrast, good brightness too. It had a butterfly that would come out of the screen at the end of the demo.
Looking forward to your upcoming videos. Have a great year.
That was a very entertaining video.
Thank you! :)
I am a touring musician and I play in Vegas 2 or 3 times a year to play music gigs.. and I also don't gamble, drink, smoke or go to see shows.. I agree, for me as well, it's kind of boring and just another place to work these days. I enjoy your content and keep up the good work Sir!!
That place is huge! Thanks for sharing
The Golden Nugget up on Fremont Street has tons of mechanical slots.
Thanks for sharing the quick tour of Las Vegas and CES, I enjoyed it.
Never disappointing content, will probably watch a few more times over the years
A big warning to anyone thinking "wow, they still make cassette players" and thinking of picking one up... There is not a single good portable cassette player being made by any brand anywhere in the world. The closest you can get are 500 dollar stand alone tape decks with run of the mill quality and no dolby.
Thanks for the video, looking forward for that review
These videos are always great!
Hey David, it was a blast running into you and shaking your hand at CES. I hope to see you there (anywhere) again. A big fan and subscriber.
Enjoyed this, glad you got to have a paid fun vacation. :D
Thanks for the video. It's nice to see places that are hard to get to.
Glad you recovered from covid. Great video as always.
it’s always a good day when the 8 bit guy releases a new video
You’re looking fit and trim, David. All that convention floor walking seems to have paid off at least. 😊
Unlike that guy on the plane in the grey shirt. I thought he had eaten all the crew or something.
Glad your feeling better David good to see you that Vegas Exhibit looks like fun.
Thanks for the video - enjoyed the general views of Las Vegas too :-)
The fact that Ecoflow was willing to foot your entire bill probably means your review of their product did *absolute numbers* for their sales.
Granted, they'd have to make a product worth your assessment, but it speaks volumes about them and yourself!
Heck, your video has been instrumental for family and myself in considering supplementing our properties with solar in the future, especially since having it just handle some HVAC duty would be well worth the cost in Western PA recently.
The entire bill is like 5k max. It’s not that big of an expense for them.
Looks like a fun trip! Wish I could have joined. Maybe later this year. 🤓🎹
It's really weird how your music gives this video an 80's flair 👍💯
@@ahmad-murery Thanks! Aim to please, pleased to aim. 😂🎹 Got more coming soon.
Well I was EXCITED to see everything you showed from CES!!! THANK YOU! Of all the tech channels I'm subbed to, YOU are really the ONLY ONE what showed off the floor.... ALL the other ones were showing off the booths in the Belagio suites.... it wasn't about the main floor... And PERSONALLY I would have had a much better time on the floor (if I had mushrooms LOL) :P
Cool video! Really enjoyed it. Also, you have excellent taste in synth music.
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As a friend of mine used to say about slot machines in pubs.
'Every week, they take the money out - they don't put it in'.
All too true !!
the extended warranty joke took me off guard
Not a joke. There's a reason Europe doesn't have extended warranty: these are scams.
Dang dude wish i coulda met ya there! Was at CES as a guest thanks to Ohms Quest , and was my first time going to a tech event of that scale! Been watching your videos for a while. Glad you had a good time. Shoutout from Houston!
thanks for the update!
I didn't get to say, "Welcome to Vegas!"
You probably would have enjoyed the "Pinball Hall of Fame," which is kinda-sorta across the street from Mandalay Bay. Hundreds of Pinball machines, some of them from as far back as the 1960s, and pretty much all playable. It's hard to get an hour or two of entertainment for $10 in Las Vegas!
My whole family listed this as their highlight of our vegas trip last year... Highly recommended! Also most of the machines are .25 or less!
Oh no! You didn't go to the pinball museum? They have so many old arcade machines. Great people to talk with, especially if you are repairing them.
I agree, the people running the pinball museum are great to talk with.
Awesome man! I'm actually headed to Las Vegas next week to cover ShotShow!
Great program at the end ^^
Went to the 1985 Chicago CES as a 12 year old. My dad struggled to get me in as there was a no-kids policy. I was probably one of the first kids to see the NES in the US. I remember a huge screen playing Duck Hunt.
Seeing this video from Japan, and I find it strange how nobody was wearing a mask inside the plane (1:20), while here everyone wears a mask literally everywhere, even in the middle of the mountain while doing trekking...
Hope you and your family are fully recovered.
Yeah, here in the USA, they have backed off restriction on wearing a mask. It is usually only in medical offices/hospitals now.
We find it strange that you all are still wearing them. Your culture is very obedient.
Also, notice how there aren’t any Asian ‘truthers’. Nobody from those countries ever questions things.
I really can’t believe how obedient the Japanese people are. You don’t even question things like this at all?
今の日本が異常ってだけだｗ
Going from "I don't take sponsorships" to this is pretty comical.
Good to hear from you David!
I am surprised you were able to make a video inside the casinos' gambling areas. I always thought they didn't allow that.
Your comments about slot machines being for people that are bad at Math(s) made me laugh out loud! 😂 I was literally describing them the same way after a recent trip to a casino in Johannesburg.
The point of honest gambling is to deal with differing priorities. To some people, a 1% chance of getting a life altering amount is worth more than a guaranteed reception of a 50th of that amount. Thus odds that average out to 1.5% will be a win for the gambler and the house.
I know understand why i follow you since the ibookguy, totally not in to gambling or las vegas... keep on doing your things. You are a total idol to me. greetings dude.
Thank you for sharing.
Not gonna lie, my family and fiance's family wants my bachelor party in Vegas and I'm not all too hyped for it. Just let me do a LAN party with my closest friends
Do what you want and let them scream about it. It's your night so have your fun. Why the Bachelor Party can't be respected as much as "the Bride's Big Day" I'll never know. Honestly, tell everyone you got COVID.
David is the most wholesome man alive!
Looking forward to your EVO64 video!
Retrobits has the only video on it out here right now. I can’t wait to get my hands on one.
@the 8-bit guy Please make more videos, you are very likeable person and we miss your show :P
Sorry you got sick, and happy to see you are feeling better. I just flew from SoCal to DC, and wore a mask the whole time. I used to get sick every time I flew, but not this time. I'll probably never fly again without a mask. Thanks for the video!
As Techmon has reported there is only ONE brand of raw cassette player guts, and it is a POS with DC erase heads and poor flutter and wow. You'd be better off to buy a used old time machine, IF you can find new drive belts for it 'cause the original ones will have turned to mush by now.
Tanashin, and it's Chinese.
This was a cool video. Enjoyed seeing the old coin machines
Thanks for the video 👍
4 times vaccinated 8-Bit Guy gets Covid 19. Lol!
Those electronic gambling machines are the worst! Indeed for people who are bad at math lol. I've been to Vegas several times, and I still can hardly believe that anyone actually plays them.
Thanks for your new video! Looking forward to the EVO64 and the Commander!
from half way across the world i am happy to see you show vegas to me. hope i could go there sometime
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Looked like a great trip!!!
Thats awesome you got to meet Kyle, he's local to me and such a nice guy!
Wow, it’s interesting you ran into Kyle and watch his channel. Great see my RUclips favourites converge 😊
You showed CES for real, and had a Maxwell Smart reference? Best CES vid ever. May go next year.
7:18 I am so nostalgic for those musical beeps the old slot machines used to play, I miss that sound so much, i'm glad theres still at least a few of those old school machines around
Thanks for posting a great video +++
An honest review of these type of trade shows. good video.
Thanks for this! I've done the Vegas convention thing and I feel everything you said.
glad to see you abck!
Glad you've recovered from covid...working a convention can really suck(set up and tear down) but when talking to relatively informed prospective customers it can be fun as you pick up ideas for posible improvements. I really can't wait to see your 'Commander X16' end boxed product.... spiral-bound manuals! :)
Looks like a great time! The MyArcade booth is where I would have spent all my time.
Honestly, I kinda feel the same way David does about throwing money away in a gambling establishment. I love the insight that what has been called "consumer electronics" has changed over the years. When I look a car whose skin changes colors, all I think about is what the collision on my insurance would cost.