CES 2011 Preview: What's New in the New Year Discussion

[Jerry Jackson]

Christmas isn't even here yet, but the team at NotebookReview.com can barely contain our excitement as we prepare for the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Keep reading to find out the inside scoop on what you can expect to see in the new year.

CES 2011 doesn't officially open its doors until Thursday, January 6th, but news about the newest laptops, accessories and related technology has already leaked onto the Internet. Although the editors here at NotebookReview.com have to keep a few secrets until after the start of the show, we can talk about the press releases and rumors that are already public knowledge.

The Las Vegas Convention Center will play host to much of the consumer technology industry as manufacturers showcase their latest and greatest -- and possibly even a few not-so-great products. Here's a quick look at a few of the big stories you'll want to follow during CES 2011. We will also be updating this article with links to the rest of our coverage so be sure to check back for more news from the show floor.

Read the full content of this Article: CES 2011 Preview: What's New in the New Year

[URPradhan]

We are eager to know the secrets that you are referring

[bumbo2]

We are eager to know the secrets that you are referring

yes man! we are can't wait Looooooool

[Levenly]

2011 has some cool products coming out, indeed. i love desktops, but i do admire my notebook just as much. i just can't wait until small notebooks are able to pump out high end graphics fluidly. i'm really hoping for the MXM "standard" to standardize eventually so the aftermarket notebook community grows!

[Jerry Jackson]

i'm really hoping for the MXM "standard" to standardize eventually so the aftermarket notebook community grows!

The MXM standard has been pretty much dead in the water since the end of 2009. That's not to say that we'll never see a widely adopted standardization for discrete graphics modules in notebooks, but if we do it will probably be different than MXM.

One of the big problems that MXM faced was a "chicken or the egg" argument within the notebook industry as to what should come first. Some notebook manufacturers made notebooks that used MXM, but those companies didn't put MXM in everything because they didn't see enough OEMs making MXM cards to put inside those laptops. On the other hand, the OEMs were holding off on MXM because there weren't enough notebooks that use them.

Combine that with the fact that you can build a smaller, less expensive laptop if you don't have to worry about the MXM slot and the simple truth that the overwhelming majority of the notebook market consists of people buying laptops with integrated graphics.

As an avid gamer (desktops, notebooks and consoles) I'd love to see something like MXM cards in notebooks so I can just buy a new notebook graphics card instead of buying a new notebook when I want to upgrade. However, I don't see that as something likely to happen in 2011.

[invisible]

I don't see the notebook manufacturers ever implementing a graphics card standard if they can help it, for the reason you specified Jerry; many would just go out and buy a new graphics card instead of a whole new notebook, which would mean less money for them.

I do have one question Jerry. Can you say at this point whether or not we will get more USB 3.0 enabled notebooks this coming year or not?

[gooface]

so the E-350 note/netbooks are due out then during/around CES? cuz I've been waiting for that platform to come out I need it for school. any updates about that specific chip?

[REMF]

i want one thing from CES; lenovo to announce a U260 sporting a Zacate Fusion APU.

[Phinagle]

i want one thing from CES; lenovo to announce a U260 sporting a Zacate Fusion APU.

How about a U270....but from MSI?

Top choice of the 5 Series MSI Laptops at CES 2011 Attention Stealing

Kuo stated that lightweight portable notebook model that will be exhibited by the MSI Wind U160 netbook will include DX with 10-inch screen size, the Wind U270 with 12-inch screen size, and X-Slim X370 with 13-inch screen sizes. Wind U270 and X370 X-Slim berfiturkan Landmark AMD dual core processor, rapidly improving process performance and battery life. By using this lightweight portable laptop, you can enjoy multimedia entertainment all day, anywhere you like and do not have to worry about running out of battery.

[gooface]

How about a U270....but from MSI?

Top choice of the 5 Series MSI Laptops at CES 2011 Attention Stealing

if it has the E-350 ill take it! I want a small 10-12incher with the E-350 id take asus as well...