TWICE - September 3, 2001

Sony Corp. unveiled at IFA two "networked" video cameras, which include Bluetooth-based wireless networking protocols to enable interoperability of the camcorder and other home components without cable connections. Sony said the Bluetooth system would allow the two-video camcorders to send still digital images to PCs or over the Internet via cell phones.

• Accessories
• Fonix Intros iSpeak Personal Text Reader
• Fellowes Develops Four Ergonomic Keyboard Managers
• Terk DirecTV Satellite Dish Antenna Offers HDTV Option
• Memorex Ships New CD-R, -RW Packs
• Case Logic Purchases Wireless Accessory Firm
• Gentec Debuts Digital Camera Power Extras
• Maxell Debuts Hands-Free Headsets

• Business News
• ReplayTV Relaunches DVR HW Line
• TDK Fiscal 1st Quarter Media Sales Flat
• Business Notes
• Rex Fiscal Q2 Sales Flat, Comps Off 8%
• Emerson Fiscal Q1 CE Revenue Declines 41%
• Electronics Boutique 2nd Quarter Sales Up 39%
• Warrantech's 1st Quarter Net Drops By 45%

• By the Numbers
• Integrated DVD Deck Sales Rise
• Video Industry Sales Scorecard
• Audio Sales Continue To Dive In June

• Communications
• Advertised Wireless Phone Prices
• Retailers Step Up 2.4GHz Ads, Scale Back Cordless Efforts
• Panasonic Expands 2.4GHz Digital Spread Spectrum Line
• 3G In Military Band Could Compromise U.S. Security, GAO Says
• Communication Briefs

• Computer Technology
• PC Briefs
• Buying Group Looks To Boost Retailers' Power
• Open Scramble For Vacated Xerox Share Of SoHo Space
• HP Unveils First DVD+RW PC Drive
• Cidco Alters Marketing Aim With Launch Of New E-mail Devices
• RCA Bundling Content With eBook Reader

• Home Audio
• Distributed Audio System Highlights
• Custom Speakers Moving Up In Performance, Flexibility
• Receivers/Processors Highlights
• Home System Control Technology Highlights
• Lucasfilm Unveils New Ultra2 Spec; Pioneer Launches Ultra2 Receivers
• Hard-Drive Music Storage Abounds
• Infinity Steps Up With Newly Designed CAS Series

• Major Appliances
• Whirlpool Adds Enhancements To B-to-B Site
• AHAM Reports July Major Appliance Shipments Slip 7%
• Frigidaire Goes Retro As Electrolux Innovates For The Internet Age

• Mobile Electronics
• Sales Decline In 2nd Quarter For More MERA Members
• Portable "Video-In-A-Bag" Products A Summer Hit
• Harman Extends OEM Sales Deal To Mercedes-Benz
• Slumping Economy Softens Interest In Mobile Soundoffs
• CD/MP3 For Cars Is Set To Debut From Panasonic

• News
• Launch Delay For DataPlay
• Correction
• Staples' Fiscal Q2 North America Retail Sales Flat
• Philips Introduces DVD+RW At IFA
• Thomson Drops X-cam Digicam
• Audiovox Exec Slain In Miami Parking Lot
• Philips To Outsource Mainstream CE Products
• Toshiba Projects Down Sales, Profits
• DirecTV DSL Set For Circuit City Market Rollout
• Pioneer To Launch $20M Brand Campaign During Mid-October
• Digital Deluge From Camera Manufacturers
• Philips Merges A/V Into Single Group
• Universal, EMI Line Up Behind SACD Format
• Circuit City Plugs Into Amazon.com
• Toshiba To Cut 18,000 Jobs
• Harvey's Q3 Sales Increase By 11.4%
• Ultimate's Fiscal Q2 Sales Up, But Profits Down
• Ritz Camera Buys Competitor Wolf In $84.7M Deal
• Nationwide Dealers Are Upbeat At Show
• Nintendo's Launch Of GameCube Is Stalled 2 Weeks
• PRO Group Adds Kansas City's BrandsMart
• CE, Custom Suppliers To Build One-Stop Shops At CEDIA Expo
• Global CE Technology On Display At IFA
• Amazon Opens Virtual Doors Of Its PC Store

• Retailing/E-tailing
• CEDIA Takes A Global Tack As Demand And Membership Mushroom
• Office Depot Opens First Small-Format Prototype Stores
• Philips' Riddle Brings Varied Background To Retail Sales Job
• M. Rothman Celebrates 50 Years Of CE Distributing
• GERS Conference Harkens Back To Retailing Basics
• Revenue Streams
• How Home Theater Can Open The Disposable Income Floodgates

• Video/Home Satellite
• Video Product Lineup Broad And Deep At CEDIA
• Vendors Project Bright DLP Future

• Viewpoint
• It's Crunch Time