'Origami' hype dominates tech fair
The annual CeBIT high-tech fair is set to show off a new range of advanced mobile phones, ultra-light laptops, powerful yet compact digital cameras and -- maybe -- Microsoft's latest secret project.
Established names such as Intel and Samsung will vie for product buzz with newcomers seeking entry into the minds and wallets of consumers at the fair beginning Thursday at the sprawling exhibition center in Hanover.
The show focuses on how companies and countries can expand their business and promote investment, and there also is a growing emphasis on new gadgets for consumers.
"It is the biggest show in Europe, especially for those of us who have operations in Central and Eastern Europe," said Jeremy Roche, chairman of the European Software Association. "It puts us all in a room together and it's a time where we can share views."
