By Paul Gray - Director, European TV Research, DisplaySearch

One of the big surprises for me while reflecting on the hysteria at CES was the total absence of 3D still cameras. Digital still cameras have been a runaway success, even if the change in consumer behavior (no more printing) has led to the reshaping of the industry more than expected.
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By DisplaySearch Analysts

Nearly a year ago, we at DisplaySearch blogged about what Apple’s rumored (now launched) tablet would be, including what features it might have and what the display technology would be used.  We hypothesized such a device would use a  ~10″ LED-backlit TFT LCD display, have high color saturation, and “…a wide viewing angle both horizontally and vertically.” We also ruled out OLED and sunlight readability as possibilities. In November, we commented publicly on these eventualities. So how did things turn out?
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By Chris Connery - Vice President, PC and Large Format Commercial Displays, DisplaySearch

Without a major US tech conference devoted just to personal computers or IT products, many brands take liberties with the “C” in CES and showcase commercial products as well. In doing so, many fail to differentiate between consumer and commercial products, rather showing any product that promotes what they consider hot technologies. This approach often marginalizes features and trends that are truly relevant to the personal computing space. Let’s look at areas where there was too much hype and then where there was not enough emphasis.
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By John Jacobs - Director, Notebook Market Research, DisplaySearch

Someone once said to me, “If it’s got a battery and a hinge, it’s a notebook.”  Well, that is no longer exactly true.  At CES this week, I saw a plethora of devices that have taken the traditional concept of a notebook PC and pushed it into new areas. 
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By Jennifer Colegrove - Director, Display Technologies, DisplaySearch

It is hard to walk the show floor at CES 2010 and not be inundated with 3D. There have also been a flurry of announcements on the content side, including Sony’s partnerships with the Discover Channel and ESPN to develop 3D networks, Panasonic’s strategic relationship with Direct TV, and Samsung’s partnership with DreamWorks and Technicolor.
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