for 2011 edition of the Consumer Electronics Show.
The big themes were:
1) 3D television, especially some new sets that do not require glasses.
The 3D effect on the glasses-free sets isn't as dramatic as it is on the sets with glasses, but it's pretty noticeable compared to today's typical 2D sets.
I think in a few years glasses-free 3D will become mainstream choice, while 3D with glasses will be for the higher end videophile.
2) Internet connected TVs.
Within a few years there will be little difference between the flat screens on your wall, the tablet screens in your hand, and the smartphone screens in your pocket. All three screen platforms will let you watch tv, surf the web, make video calls, and send e-mails.
3) Table computers, over 70 iPad killers were on display including one from Toshiba that runs full Windows 7 and does everything you regular desktop or laptop computer does.
I was a panelist on a discussion of how to generate revenue from all the media platforms.
In my view, in the end there will be one single media platform, just available on wide variety of different screen sizes to fit when and where the consumer wants to engage with their media.
