美国有句老话，"发生在拉斯维加斯的事情，就让它留在拉斯维加斯吧。"人们不远万里来到这个沙漠城 市，就是为了抛开烦恼吃喝玩乐，花天酒地醉生梦死，玩上两把试试运气，美食美酒看秀购物。 但赌城的另一面，是全球最重要的会展圣地。这里每年都会举办超过2.2万场商业活动，单是拉斯维加 斯会展中心（LVCC）就要举办50-80场大型会议。这些会展每年吸引超过600万人来到赌城，贡献全年 七分之一的访客，带来超过100亿美元的营收。 其中最重要的展会，莫过于每年年初的国际消费电子展（CES）。这个全球最重要的消费电子展会已经 有近60年历史，从1978年开始固定每年年初在拉斯维加斯举办。过去几十年间，这里见证了全球科技行 业一波又一波的潮流更替与新王交替。 从2012年开始，我几乎每年都会来到拉斯维加斯。过去十多年的拉斯维加斯之行，提供了足够多的观察 样本——科技趋势的迭代、产业格局的变化、中国企业的崛起，都在这个每年一度的展会上留下清晰的 印记。 十五年技术潮流更替 回顾2010年代初，CES的主题相当明确：PC产业试图通过超极本（Ultrabook）概念延续生命力，而移 动互联网的兴起让智能手机成为焦点。英特尔、三星、L ...

其中最重要的展会，莫过于每年年初的国际消费电子展(CES)。这个全球最重要的消费电子展会已经有近60年历史，从1978年开始固定每年年初 在拉斯维加斯举办。过去几十年间，这里见证了全球科技行业一波又一波的潮流更替与新王交替。 从2012年开始，我几乎每年都会来到拉斯维加斯。过去十多年的拉斯维加斯之行，提供了足够多的观察样本——科技趋势的迭代、产业格局的变 化、中国企业的崛起，都在这个每年一度的展会上留下清晰的印记。 十五年技术潮流更替 回顾2010年代初，CES的主题相当明确：PC产业试图通过超极本(Ultrabook)概念延续生命力，而移动互联网的兴起让智能手机成为焦点。英特 尔、三星、LG、索尼占据着最重要的C位。 此后的演变基本遵循着技术成熟度曲线。2013-2016年迎来了消费级无人机热潮，大疆将易飞、带摄像头的四旋翼无人机推向大众市场，航拍和 娱乐应用迅速流行，但监管限制、隐私担忧和安全问题很快导致预期回落，进入泡沫破裂期（许多初创公司倒闭，市场趋于理性）。 2014-2018年是智能家居和语音助手热潮，亚马逊和谷歌带动将AI语音交互推向消费市场。VR/AR在2016年前后达到预期峰值，HTC索尼微 ...

Core Viewpoint - The rise and fall of the ASUS Eee PC, which pioneered the netbook category, illustrates the rapid evolution of consumer electronics and the impact of market dynamics on product lifecycle [1][13][43] Group 1: Product Launch and Market Impact - ASUS became the world's second-largest OEM in 2006, primarily manufacturing computers and servers for Dell and HP [1] - The launch of the ASUS Eee PC in 2007 marked the beginning of the netbook revolution, achieving nearly 40 million units sold at its peak [1][9] - The Eee PC was priced at $299, significantly lower than traditional laptops, which contributed to its rapid adoption [4][9] Group 2: Market Dynamics and Consumer Behavior - The global financial crisis in 2007 amplified the appeal of low-cost netbooks as consumers sought affordable alternatives to traditional laptops [7][9] - The entry of various manufacturers, including Acer and numerous low-cost producers in Shenzhen, further drove down prices and expanded the netbook market [6][9] - Netbooks found a niche in the education sector, particularly in developing countries, where they were seen as a cost-effective solution for providing students with computers [9][12] Group 3: Decline and Technological Evolution - Despite initial success, netbook sales began to decline sharply after 2010, with sales dropping from 39.4 million units in 2010 to just 1.4 million by 2013 [10][13] - The emergence of tablets and smartphones, which offered better performance and portability, contributed to the decline of netbooks [30][36] - The rapid advancement of technology, as described by Moore's Law, led to increased performance in traditional laptops, making them more competitive against netbooks [26][29] Group 4: Legacy and Industry Influence - The netbook phenomenon highlighted consumer demand for lightweight, affordable computing solutions, influencing the design and marketing of future products like ultrabooks and Chromebooks [42][43] - Although netbooks were short-lived, their impact on the industry was significant, prompting manufacturers to explore new market segments and innovate in product design [42][43]