TWICE - November 10, 2003

Microsoft changed the name of its portable A/V platform and the expected launch date of products incorporating the technology. The Media2Go platform, unveiled at CES 2003, is now known as Windows Mobile software for Portable Media Centers. Target date for Portable Media Center devices is now the second half of 2004.

• Accessories
• Monster Debuts High-End Home AC Power Units
• Allsop System Repairs Damaged Discs
• Kensington Adds Notebook Protection
• Belkin SpeedPad Adds Satisfaction To Video Gaming
• Fellowes Launches Media Organization Solution
• ProLine Shields Discs From Scratch Damage
• Micro Innovations Debuts Keyboard/Mouse Combination
• Logitech Intros Premier Bluetooth Mobile Headset
• New Jasco Remote Keyed To MP3 Market
• Memorex To Increase Recordable CD Media Pricing
• APC Ships 1/2-Inch High Travel Hub
• Sony Electronics Offers Fashionable, Functional Mouse

• By The Numbers
• Video Industry Sales Scorecard
• Digicam Category Expands As Camera Phones Make Gains

• Communications
• Loyalty Survey Suggests A Wireless-Churn Surge
• Wireless Carriers Bow To Stern FCC In Porting Pacts

• Computer Technology
• Memorex Launches PC Upgrade Venture
• Motorola Ships 802.11g Products
• Canon Intros Two MultiPASS MFPs
• PalmSource Spins Off Of Palm, Ending 2-Year Struggle

• Home Audio
• Audio Briefs
• Custom Consolidation Seen At Supplier, Installer Levels
• Full Audio Next To Offer Non-Sub Music Downloads
• Sonance Expands Staff, Decentralizes Decision-Making

• Major Appliances
• LG Expanding Majap Presence In United States

• Mobile Electronics
• XM Hits 1-Million Subscriber Mark
• Boston Acoustics Steps Up Car Audio
• Radar Takes On POP Guns
• MERA Wins New Mexico Legal Battle
• SEMA Rocks Las Vegas With 100,000+ Show-Goers
• Sirius Lowers Forecasts

• News
• Int'l CES 2004 Expected To Be Largest Ever
• New Managers For Kenwood USA
• Canon Focuses On Growing Digital SLR Market
• Fires Hampered CE Firms Based Near San Diego
• FCC Lets Fly Anti-Piracy 'Broadcast Flag'
• Twice People
• Sony Celebrates WEGA's 5th Year, Bows 2 LCD HDTVs
• Matsushita CE Sales Increase 3% In 1st Half
• Sony's Global Restructuring To Cut 20K Jobs
• Temiz Opens Electronics Expo Chain In N.J.
• Thomson Merges TV/DVD Biz With China's TCL
• Ultimate, Sears Oct. Sales Down; Discounters O.K.
• Court Strikes Down DTV Tuner Appeal

• Retailing/E-tailing
• Retailing Briefs
• Best Buy Adds Digital Cable Kiosks For In-Store Activation
• Mass Merchants Building Critical Mass In CE

• Video/Home Satellite
• Gateway Adds DLP Rear-Projection TV
• Sometimes Competition Drives Costs Higher
• CEA: Sept. Sees Record DTV Sales

• Viewpoint
• Another 'Dog Year' For CE