Consumer Electronic Show ?

Simone,

As to whether you can get in, I went to the CES web site and found the following on a FAQ page, which I quote:

"If I have a badge, can I walk right into the show?

"No, each registrant who receives a badge by mail will need to go to a Badge Holder Pickup location to get their official International CES badge holder. Admittance without a badge holder is not permitted. International CES is a trade-only show and is not open to the general public; therefore, we must ensure all attendees are industry affiliates before issuing a badge holder. After the show, CES performs an official attendance audit through an outside auditing firm, and the on-site badge holder pickup process serves as a method for counting attendance.
Two forms of identification are required to pick up your badge holder:
One personal picture ID such as a driver's license or passport
One business ID such as a business card, pay stub or statement on company letterhead indicating that you are representing that company at International CES."

As I mentioned in my earlier post, I have heard that friendly dealers sometimes help non-industry people get in to the show, perhaps with the help of the company letterhead.

Gosh, I sure hope someone doesn't go to Kinko's or Office Max and purchase "blank," Avery business cards and print them up as "A+ Audio" or something and be able to get into high end CES exhibits.

That would be terrible!

Imagine audiophiles that love music, going from room to room, visiting designers and hearing music ! Please folks, don't do it!

The Avery business card form is number #8376. Be SURE to not print your real name on the "A+ Audio" business card, otherwise your photo ID (Drivers license) will match.

Guess we won't see you there. Security is SOooooo tight.

By the way, year before last the Microsoft Corp. software engineers were so plentiful around the Clear Audio turntable's in the Musical Surroundings room, no one could get in. I'll bet they were looking for analog to stock their "Audio Store," right?

Nice reply Albert. It only requires a little creativity to obtain a CES badge...very little.

I attended one year with help from a friendly vendor.
The weather was miserable and, silly me, I just didn't want to intrude into places where people spent lots of moolah so they could conduct their busines without a lot of distractions.

I went next door to the San Tropez where T.H.E. Show was in full swing (they actually welcome the public -to the point of giving you free food!).
Great high-end AND no guilt!

It's nice to feel welcomed.

I have attended two CES shows, and I never registered nor had to show ID. If you go to the main convention center, it is my understanding that you must have full credentials to attend. If you go to Alexis Park or The Show next door, you will be able to look and hear at your pleasure. By the way, The last two venues have all of equipment that we discuss here everyday.