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CES 2009 Shrinks With Dwindling Economy

Posted by kdawson on from the what's-passing-and-what-is-to-come dept.

nandemoari writes "Not long after we first heard murmurs Microsoft may be ready to lay off as much as 17 per cent of its workforce, the popular Consumer Electronics Show, held every year in Las Vegas, is rumored to be shrinking alongside the global economy. The Consumer Electronics Association, host of the CES, estimates that the numbers of both exhibitors and visitors will be down in 2009. The CEA expects about 130,000 people will attend this year, down 11,000 from last year. And about 2,700 exhibitors are expected to attend, down from 3,000 in 2008."

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  1. Yes, but... by djupedal · · Score: 4, Funny

    Dwindle the numbers of exhibitors and visitors all you want, but if you cut back on the booth babes, you've crossed the line...

  2. It's much worse than you think by Big+Hairy+Ian · · Score: 3, Funny

    because most of the exhibitors signed up long before the credit crunch started to bite. I'd expect to see a drastically reduced show next year. But at least Apple might attend for a change.

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  3. Re:i'm suprised it's not more by wisty · · Score: 4, Funny

    You should be more sensitive. We just had a Macworld Keynote with none of the overdue iMacs, minis, or MacPros released, no new LCD, and no new iPhone. And no Steve. Why does food and shelter even matter?