Panasonic showcased an impressive 152in plasma 3D TV, but also debuted a range of more modestly sized panels, including a 50in model that will be available to buy in the summer. Using active shutter lenses, the 3D specs have been designed to fit anyone, and can be worn over conventional glasses if needed.

One of the biggest events at the show was the keynote speech from Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer where he showed off a variety of Windows 7-compatible products, including a variety of Slate PCs from makers including HP and Archos. The touchscreen multimedia devices are set to be big in 2010.

The Korean manufacturer introduced its first e-Books – the E6 and E1010. Along with wireless connectivity, the new gadgets boast handwriting recognition capabilities, enabling users to annotate their reading selections and calendars with a built-in stylus pen. The e-Books also sport built-in MP3 players.

The latest Aurea panel from Philips sports the distinctive Ambilight Active Frame that changes colour to suit the pictures onscreen. The 40in panel incorporates internet connectivity along with the maker's Perfect Pixel HD Engine processing.

This is Toshiba's first Blu-ray deck after the company ditched its own HD DVD hi-def format. As well as support for Profile 2.0, the svelte player offers 1080p upscaling, an SD card slot and support for DivX HD and AVCHD.