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Yeah, my last two shows have been nuts. I'd like to go back again, but the discussion between the reporters and vendors (at least a number I talked to) is that all the big stuff you see at CES is all moving out to the smaller shows now. Partially because CES has gotten too big, and partially because it's easier to get real, quality face time with the vendors (a real problem I had the last two years) and because vendors are finding out that it's best to spread out their announcements through the year so that you don't have A) an overload of information (CES is famous for this) that swamps readers and can bury some good products behind a tidal wave of news, and B) better exposure due to a more drawn out and regulated/even spread of information.
One of my biggest complaints with big shows is, all the good stuff comes out all at once, you get overwhelmed, and then it's sorta boring the next several months until the next big show. With those same announcements being spread across smaller shows, it gives the reporters (like myself) and the readers time to look over an item, chew on it, comment, and either pan it or build up hype. The only ones who still love the big shows are the ultra big vendors, because they *know* that all the deluge will drown out the smaller competitors, AND it gives them a chance to show off and outdo everyone else in flare and glitz.
Robertb can probably attest to that, given how much overwhelming wow factor was on the floor the past two years. Your brain about melts down from all the stimulation you're exposed to.
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