Attending the Consumer Electronics Show is not good for your bank account.
No matter how new your TV is or how high-tech your home might be, there's always something better on the way - and once you see it, you often want it.
There was, however, a lot of repetition in the Las Vegas Convention Center halls. After a couple of days the myriad TVs started to run together, and it started to seem like every booth is offering some variation of an iPhone case.
Some items rise above the fray - and these are often the ones that resonate with consumers. Here are a few of the most interesting products that were on display this year.
By Chris Morris