griffin's 25 essential tips for the consumer electronics show ces 2011

25 Essential Tips for the Consumer Electronics Show

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#1. You’ll find it’s easier and faster to walk than waste time waiting for taxis.

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#2. The monorail will save you money and time.

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#3. Plan your meetings, dinners and parties ahead of time.

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#4. Be sure to download the official CES app.

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#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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#6. Wear comfortable shoes. You’ll be on your feet for days and will walk miles.

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#7. Give yourself plenty of time to get from A to B.

Everything is further than it seems in Las Vegas.Friday, December 17, 2010

#8. Don’t forget your camera!Share your photos by tagging them with “CES” and posting them to Flickr and Facebook.

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#9. Bring plenty of extra power!

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#10. Always carry a pen. Make notes on the back of business cards.

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#11. You’ll be shaking lots of hands. Wash them frequently and use hand sanitizer.

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#12. Don’t forget the mint!Always carry plenty of gum and breath mints.

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#13. Lip balm is your friend.

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#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.

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#15. Energy bars, granola and nuts are great snacks! Plus, you’ll save a little money.

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#16. Drink plenty of water! Hydration is a good thing. Photo by: Lee Bolgatz

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#17. Go see a show! Buy tickets before you get there, just in case.

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#18. Don’t be “that guy”. Bring money to tip the service staff you encounter in Las Vegas.

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#19. Don’t fool yourself, Vegas never sleeps. Try to get some rest.

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#20. January nights get chilly in Vegas. Wrap up.

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#21. Don’t driveto CES.

Parking is limited at best.

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#22. Follow @IntlCES on Twitter

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#23. Visit the old Las Vegas strip. It’s a fun excursion.

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#24. Don’t forget to pack plenty of business cards!

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You’ll have more fun with friends. Introduce yourself. Everyone is from out of town.

#25. Make Friends!

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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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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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Photo credits

Cover page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/joanna8555/4317416524/#1. http://www.flickr.com/photos/fernando/3278191391/sizes/o/in/photostream/#2. http://www.flickr.com/photos/chiropractic/4023699488/sizes/o/in/photostream/#3. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lumaxart/2136953861/in/photostream/ #6. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mullingitover/97440607/ #8. http://www.flickr.com/photos/spuklo/3938625868/#10. http://www.flickr.com/photos/xtl/524782536/#11. http://www.flickr.com/photos/missrogue/86546825/#12. http://www.flickr.com/photos/siriwan/482649686/#13. http://www.flickr.com/photos/44684751@N06/4636690703/sizes/m/in/photostream/#14. http://www.flickr.com/photos/sklathill/218975543/#15. http://www.flickr.com/photos/swanksalot/17725956/#16. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaymus22/97272459/#17. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ecru76/3584406963/sizes/o/in/photostream/#18. http://www.flickr.com/photos/stuartpilbrow/2942333106/#19. http://www.flickr.com/photos/stuartpilbrow/3196166188/#20. http://www.flickr.com/photos/atul666/3386675314/#21. http://www.flickr.com/photos/thetruthabout/4285919647/

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