CES 2011 preview

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	CES 2011 preview The year isn't quite over yet, but we're already looking ahead to CES. Though they're the star attraction at CTIA and Mobile World Congress, cell phones and smartphones have to share the stage at CES. CES 2011, however, is shaping up to be a much different show for handsets. Perhaps the economy is getting better, or perhaps handset manufacturers are just tired of not getting enough attention, but cell phones and smartphones should play a big role in Las Vegas. Read on to see what we expect to be the big headlines at this year's show, which kicks off on January 6. And from all of us at CNET, happy holidays and happy new year!  Read more  CES 2010 handsets: Where are they now? Kent German Senior editor, CNET.com Contact editor Top Stories LG Optimus U (U.S. Cellular) The LG Optimus U is a wonderful entry-level smartphone that combines great features with a bargain price.  Read more RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 - black (T-Mobile) The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9780 is a solid messaging smartphone and ships with the latest BlackBerry OS, but it's not necessarily worth the upgrade.  Read more Kyocera Torino S2300 - black We'd sharpen a couple of things, but the Kyocera Torino is an accessible and satisfying message phone for MetroPCS.  Read more Samsung Profile SCH-R580 (U.S. Cellular) The Samsung Profile is a decent entry-level messaging phone for an affordable price.  Read more CNET's 12 Days of Christmas Sing along with CNET's editors as they count down their true loves' tech gifts.  Read more Need advice from Android expert   I am limping along with a Motorola Q (Verizon) running Windows Mobile 6.1 and am thinking about buying an Android to replace it - trying to decide between the HTC Incredible and Samsung Fascinate. I have about 500 business contacts and my work calendar that I sync with MS Outlook ...  Read full quote Posted by herkinoff from the Cell phone forum   Best 5 cell phones 1. Samsung Epic 4G (Sprint) 2. Apple iPhone 4 - 32GB - black (AT&T) 3. T-Mobile G2 4. LG Optimus T - burgundy (T-Mobile) 5. Sanyo Vero SCP-3820 - black (Sprint)   Cell phone news 1. The 411 on AT&T's 4G strategy (FAQ) 2. Sprint to add 4G in SF on December 28 3. Microsoft: Over 1.5 million Windows Phone 7 devices sold 4. Android 2.3 coming soon to Nexus One 5. Report: Nokia eyeing Microsoft's phone OS Connect with CNET Facebook Twitter CNET online Other CNET resources  CNET.com  Latest CNET reviews  CNET Tips and Tricks  CNET Living With Technology  Top 10 must-have gadgets  CNET Editors' Choice winners
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