The time for digital revolution has come. This year at the International CES, over thousands of innovative products showered the show floor while announcements of new technology were abundant. As consumer electronic industry is going digital in a fast speed, many of these technology advancements have brought consumers unprecedented control over when, where and how they watch films, listen to music, view their digital photos and access other information, education and entertainment content.

International CES 2005 ran in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA from January 6 to 9. Reputed as the world's greatest technology showcase, the fair acted as a perfect venue to find out the hottest trend in audio, accessories, home networking, mobile electronics, video and wireless products. More than 140,000 attendees from 115 countries visited International CES 2005, featuring over 2,500 exhibitors. President and CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association as well as the producer of the International CES, Mr. Gary Shapiro, noted that the 2005 International CES succeeded by every measure. 'From the international audience, major media and top buyers that came to the International CES, to the top-notch keynotes and conferences, government leaders and exhibitors showcasing the amazing breadth and depth of the CE industry, this event truly was the place to be over the past week for anyone involved in the global consumer technology industry.'

High definition television (HDTV) has seized the attention of many visitors. In addition to thinner and wider designs, the fair also demonstrated a variety of products built upon HDTV, such as wired and wireless connections to stream HD video throughout the home and new HD recording devices.

2005 International CES has included more than 350 conference sessions. The fair kicked off with a keynote from Microsoft's Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates. Other keynote presenters included Intel Corporation CEO Craig Barrett; Ron Garriques, president personal devices business and executive vice president, Motorola, Inc.; Carly Fiorina, H-P chairman and CEO; and Rich Templeton, president and CEO, Texas Instruments.

The 2006 International CES will be held January 5-8, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.