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Photos: Scenes from CES

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  • Windows Live dancers

    Windows Live dancers

    Members of the Windows Live dance troupe pose for a photo during a break. The '80s-themed dancers, adorned with sweatbands and high tube socks, are touting Microsoft's Windows Live Internet services.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Stinger, Hanks, Howard, Grazer

    Stinger, Hanks, Howard, Grazer

    For his Thursday morning keynote speech at the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show, Sony CEO Sir Howard Stringer (left) brought some star power on stage. Joining him for some advance publicity on the Sony Pictures version of the bestseller "The Da Vinci Code" are actor Tom Hanks, director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Gates, Ballmer boxing

    Gates, Ballmer boxing

    A highlight of Bill Gates' opening keynote speech at CES was some hand-to-Xbox combat with fellow Microsoft exec Steve Ballmer. The two sparred via the "Fight Night Round 3," video game. Gates played as Muhammad Ali and Ballmer as Joe Frazier. The bout went to Gates in a knockout.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Gates Timberlake

    Gates Timberlake

    Gates' on-stage dance card also included pop music star Justin Timberlake. The two were accompanied by MTV Music Group President Van Toffler to present the new Urge music service.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Gates Allen flashback

    Gates Allen flashback

    In a flashback to the early days of personal computing, the opening keynote also featured a video with a young Bill Gates and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Calm before storm

    Calm before storm

    The calm before the visitors began storming the doors of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Funky Monks

    Funky Monks

    The Funky Monks rocking out at Creative's booth during CES.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Intel logo

    Intel logo

    Intel is using CES as the occasion to make a splash with its new logo. This poster greeted travelers at the Las Vegas airport.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Yahoo tent

    Yahoo tent

    The Yahoo tent at CES. CEO Terry Semel speaks on Friday.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • In full swing

    In full swing

    With CES in full swing, the show-bound traffic was heavy, and the parking lots were full.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Inside CES

    Inside CES

    Some 2,500 exhibitors are converging on CES in Las Vegas to get the attention of industry professionals, the media and consumers.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

  • Car display

    Car display

    At CES, vendors show off all manner of gadgets, including state-of-the-art tech for automobiles.

    Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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Bill Detwiler

By Bill Detwiler | July 20, 2006 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT) | Topic: CES 2021

  • Windows Live dancers
  • Stinger, Hanks, Howard, Grazer
  • Gates, Ballmer boxing
  • Gates Timberlake
  • Gates Allen flashback
  • Calm before storm
  • Funky Monks
  • Intel logo
  • Yahoo tent
  • In full swing
  • Inside CES
  • Car display

Highlights of the gadget show include an on-stage boxing match between Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer, and the ongoing battle over DVD formats.

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Windows Live dancers

Members of the Windows Live dance troupe pose for a photo during a break. The '80s-themed dancers, adorned with sweatbands and high tube socks, are touting Microsoft's Windows Live Internet services.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

Caption by: Bill Detwiler

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