The CES 2010 preview issue

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	What's hot this week David Katzmaier CNET.com CES 2010 preview: HDTVs Brace yourselves; less than two weeks after you open your gifts on Christmas morning, the consumer electronics industry will be reminding you that all those new gadgets--touted as lustworthy just days earlier--are already obsolete. To get the jump on those inevitable feelings of receiver's remorse, here's a look at the HDTV-related trends we anticipate at the show. Hint: One is related to a certain James Cameron movie of which you may have heard already. Preview: HDTVs at CES 2010  3D at CES 2009  Is 3D DOA?  CES 2010: Complete coverage 3D is coming to a CES near you--well, maybe not so near. Popular HDTV reviews this week Samsung UN55B8500  Check prices Panasonic TC-P50G10  Check prices Panasonic TC-P50V10  Check prices Samsung PN50B650  Check prices Vizio VF551XVT  Check prices More CES holiday joy CES 2010 preview: Home theater In addition to prognosticating on new TV trends, our editors take a separate look at the catch-all category of home theater. Basically, that means Blu-ray and related gear. Editor John Falcone thinks 3D is also coming to the movie industry's favorite high-def disc format. Glasses required. Read more  3D coming to Blu-ray? CES 2010 preview: Gaming While last year's CES didn't blow us away in terms of gaming, we have high hopes for 2010. Both Sony and Microsoft have new technologies right around the corner and we're hoping to get to see a taste of each at the big show. Read more  All CES 2010 gaming coverage 30 days of innovation CNET counts down to the 2010 International CES by profiling 30 young, innovative companies that are new to the show. Read more  What's the deal? CES flashback 1989: Gaming 20 years ago I found an old issue of Video Games & Computer Entertainment magazine in an ancient cardboard box filled with stuff I somehow saved from my years at summer camp. Dated July 1989, it's more than 20 years old--and it's an incredible reminder of how quickly things can change. Read more Crave Next Big Thing: Life in the Cloud revisited Molly Wood In 2009, CNET predicted that the Next Big Thing in 2009 would be "life in the cloud." Cloud computing was, in 2008, starting to become a major topic of discussion. Now, as we approach our 2010 session, we thought it might be a good time to take a look back and see how we did. Read more Best of CES 2009 Where are they now? Posted by CNET staff Since 2006, CNET has presented the Best of CES Awards, given to the top product in 10 categories as well as one coveted Best in Show award. See the gadgets that topped out list for this year, and find out the People's Voice winner, decided by more than 10,000 member votes.  Read more  Best of CES 2009 category winners 1. Best in show: Palm Pre 2. Best HDTV: Panasonic G10 series 3. Best home video: EchoStar SlingLoaded HD DVR 922 4. Best home audio: Samsung HT-BD7200 5. Best gaming: Nyko Wand 6. Best digital camera: Sony DSC-G3 7. Best computers and hardware: Sony P-series Lifestyle PC 8. Best MP3 and video player: Samsung P3 9. Best GPS: TomTom GO 740 Live 10. Best Car Tech: Gracenote CarStars More CNET home theater resources  Best HDTVs overall  High-performance HDTVs  CNET's HDTV World  Best plasma HDTVs  Best HDTV values  Blu-ray guide  Best LCD HDTVs  Football-friendly HDTVs  HDTV resolution explained  Best cheap LCD HDTVs  Sub-$250 Blu-ray players  Plasma vs. LCD vs. RPTV  Best home video products  Netflix-enabled video players  1080p vs. 720p: The final word  Best home audio gear  Best universal remotes  CES 2009: Full coverage Logitech Illuminated Keyboard This keyboard features adjustable backlit keys that allow you to easily see your keyboard even in dim light. 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