Electronics Podcast: CES & MacWorld Preview

This is a special edition of the Consumer Reports Electronics podcast, covering the coming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and the MacWorld Conference & Expo in San Francisco.

As previously noted, both shows will showcase exciting new consumer electronics products, computer gear, and other digital devices that manufacturers and retailers will introduce to consumers this year and beyond.

Starting Jan. 8, we'll have a staff of reporters and analysts at both shows, posting about the latest developments and announcements here on this blog.

In the meantime, hear what our experts think will be the big news at CES and Macworld.

Here's the rundown for this 25-minute long podcast episode:

1. A brief introduction 
2. HDTVs: More features, lower prices, more competition? (at 1:58 into the show)
3. New Windows for PCs, new "Leopard" for Macs (at 8:26)
4. Mobile devices: Smaller, lighter, more powerful, less flaws? (at 18:34)

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We look forward to your responses and we hope you'll check in regularly for the latest posts.

— Paul Eng, Web Senior Editor

—Paul Eng