Cell phones continue to be packed with more and more features. Watching TV on a cell phone will be commonplace in the future.  The trend toward social networking through cell phones also continues to grow.  GPS systems, identity tags, and motion detectors  built into cell phones will open a whole new world of functionality. The only problem will be that the move toward complexity will fly directly in the face of ease of use. In direct contrast was the Jitterbug. phone, created for simplicity. It only makes telephone calls.

Fortunately there were many new backup solutions and devices that the computer user will find useful. Kodak's new line of printers which are projected to lower ink costs by 50% will also be refreshing to computer users.

Integration of media was a dominant theme at the show. There were many new ways to get music, movies, and television throughout the house. The iPod generation continues with a plethora of devices to display and protect iPods as well as speaker systems to play iPod music throughout the house.

The most amazing demonstration was the GM's driverless car. It was a working prototype that foretells the future of automobile navigation.

Although nothing revolutionary....the trends seen at CES this year will slowly propel us into a more interesting and comfortable  lifestyle surrounded by music, video, entertainment, information, and instant communications.