"Of course the trend will be the number one tablet," said Stephen Baker, an analyst with NPD Group, as reported by AFP at the weekend. He predicted every smartphone and PC manufacturers will display at least one tablet product either openly or not.
CES organizers said that in the event there will be a 40-80 type of tablet device on display. Some vendors are also reportedly planning to launch a new tablet device at CES that, for example Lenovo.
All the tablets are trying their luck, like Apple iPad successful and become a driving force other companies to enter into a business tablet. However, Apple seems to not be present to open a booth at the CES while accessory products for the iPhone, iPad, and the iPod will remain one attraction was the exhibition.
So, do not expect iPad 2 which is now still a rumor going on display. Apple would choose to hold a launch event itself is not overshadowed by other products. Hewlett-Packard (HP) is also likely not planning to release his new tablets Palm's post-acquisition early last year.
The number of exhibitors is predicted to rise than 2,000 participants in the same exhibition last year to 2700 participants. While the number of visitors is believed to exceed last year that penetrates 126,000 people.
