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 Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2017 9:00 am Post subject: CES 2017: Xiaomi (Not) Live Blog |
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<p align="center"> </p><p><p>I'm here at Xiaomi's “A Glimpse Into The Future” CES 2017 press conference, where the company will be announcing at least one new product.</p>
<p>This is Xiaomi’s first time presenting at CES.</p>
<p>The fairly small ballroom is packed and apparently RF shielded.</p>
<p>I don't have any cellular service in here, and Xiaomi does not have Wi-Fi available.</p>
<p>So I'll be posting this "live" blog in one chunk after the event once I'm connected to the rest of the world again.</p>
<p>Looks like standing room only at the back. A lot of press interested to see what Xiaomi is presenting.</p>
<p>The music is loud and the bass is thumping. We must be getting close to starting.</p>
<p>Video playing: Showing a lot of large black monoliths. “Not just a smartphone, but a door to the future.”</p>
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<p>On stage discussing the company’s history. Founded April 6, 2010. Still a young company.</p>
<p>Created a unique approach to designing and selling products.</p>
<p>Three pillars: Hardware, Internet services, Mi Ecosystem (IoT platform)</p>
<p>Xiaomi in 20 different countries/locations now.</p>
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<p>Hugo Barra on stage</p>
<p>He’s filling us in on the company’s recent products</p>
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<p>Mi 5s: Uses an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor under the front glass. Requires no cutout in glass.</p>
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<p>Mi VR: 9-axis intertial motion controller</p>
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<p>What will phones look like in the future?</p>
<p>Xiaomi’s answer: Mi Mix</p>
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<p>Mi Mix has almost no bezels. Larger display with same overall footprint of phones with smaller displays.</p>
<p>New tech in Mi Mix:</p>
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<p>Mi 5 used ceramic for just the back, but Mi MIX’s body is full ceramic.</p>
<p>There’s a new white version of the Mi Mix. Available in China later this year.</p>
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<p>Now discussing Mi Ecosystem. Consists of hundreds of smart products and IoT devices.</p>
<p>Has grown tremendously over the last couple of years. Xiaomi is working/investing with 77 companies.</p>
<p>He says Xiaomi is world’s most successful tech incubator.</p>
<p>Lots of different products: air purifiers (important category in China), bicycles, drones, robots</p>
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<p>Mi Home app controls Xiaomi smart home appliances. Available for all Android devices. Can use it to see the path of Xiaomi’s vacuum cleaner.</p>
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<p>Also displays health and fitness stats</p>
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<p>New Mi Router: Mi Router HD</p>
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<p>Up to 2600Mbps 802.11ac Wi-Fi with 4x4 MU-MIMO. Uses a Qualcomm IPQ8064 chip. 8TB internal hard drive.</p>
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<p>Launching later in China for under $500 (8TB) or $200 (1 TB)</p>
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<p>The big announcement for today:</p>
<p>It’s thin (very)</p>
<p>37% thinner than Mi Mix. Thinner than iPhone 7</p>
<p>Thin is in, baby.</p>
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<p>Mi TV 4 smart TV (not a smartphone!)</p>
<p>4.9mm at thinnest point</p>
<p>almost no bezels</p>
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<p>Brushed aluminum back cover, and transparent stand</p>
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<p>PatchWall deep learning UI layer. Uses meta-data and viewing history to power personal recommendation engine.</p>
<p>UI uses an adaptive grid based on magazine layouts. More relevant content is presented in larger, easier to notice tiles. It looks pretty slick.</p>
<p>Now discussing modular TVs. Most TVs are completely integrated. Can’t upgrade individual components. Modular TVs separate the display from the rest of the electronics. Buy a new Mi TV Bat (sound bar), which includes the processors and ports, and connect it to your existing display.</p>
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<p>One cable, Mi Port, connects sound bar to screen. Reduces cable clutter.</p>
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<p>Mi TV 4 supports Dolby Atmos. Uses two upward firing speakers to reflect sound off the ceiling to provide a vertical element to surround sound.</p>
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<p>No mention of panel specs</p>
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<p>Mi TV 4 will be available in four sizes: 49", 55", and 65"</p>
<p>The 65" Mi TV 4 will be priced below $2000 with the Dolby Atmos Home Theater bar, and will be below $1500 with the standard Mi TV Bar.</p>
<p>A summary of Xiaomi's announcements for today:</p>
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<p>And that’s a wrap. Sorry about the technical difficulties.</p>
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Source: AnandTech
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