In previous years, the Microsoft Keynote at CES has been almost the highlight of the show. This year, however, it was largely a showcase for what Microsoft released last year. Focusing largely on Windows 7, Microsoft made few announcements outside of video games.
The “biggest” item Microsoft announced was a prototype HP Slate PC (tablet). While not much was said about the device’s current specs, it was running what looked to be a full version of Windows 7. The video that was shown hinted that the HP Slate would have multitouch support. It was shown off using the Kindle software for PC and with video.
Microsoft also showed off new features in Office 2010, mainly the collaboration features of the office suite. Using SkyDrive, Microsoft showed how two people can simultaneously work on the same project, and as soon as they save, the updates are merged and pushed out to all others who can see the document.
Other announcements include Xbox Live Game Room, Project Natal shipping by Holiday 2010, Windows 7 being the “fastest selling OS” ever, T-Mobile being the carrier for the HTS HD2, and Mediaroom 2.0.
I wish Bill Gates was back with the Company and had the same determination when he created Windows as they seem to be slowly sliding away.
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In terms of specific hardware, maybe. There were plenty of noteworthy game-related announcements: http://www.gamertell.com/gaming/comment/microsofts-game-related-announcements-at-ces-2010-press-conference/