TWICE - January 16, 2006

Thomson's 2006 audio/video plans include a $499-suggested HD DVD player, its first portable media player with high-speed digital connection to transfer time-shifted TV programs from a DirecTV DVR, its first Sirius-ready home audio products, and an expanded selection of audio systems that rip CDs for transfer to MP3 portables.

• Accessories
• Sanyo Low Self-Discharge Battery Ready To Go Out Of The Pack
• Nyko Offers Accessories For iPod, PSP
• Monster Looks To A Future Beyond Attachment
• Kensington Displays iPod, Wireless Lines
• Panasonic Debuts New, Improved Oxyride Batteries
• Mount Makers Launch Distribution Agreement
• Sanus Display 'Simplifies' Flat-Panel Mount Purchases
• Skullcandy Finds A 'Link' With New Product Line

• Business News
• JVC Expands 1,080p TVs, Stays Mum On Blu-ray

• By The Numbers
• November Majap Shipments Stall

• Communications
• HD Radio Makers, B'casters Plan Strategy At CES
• Skype Makes More Partnerships
• Verizon, Microsoft Team On Music Downloads
• Palm Launches Treo Based On Windows Mobile

• Computer Technology
• Alienware Adopts New Intel Technologies
• Intel's Focus Is Entertainment With New Chips
• Toshiba Introduces HD DVD Notebook And Tablet PC At CES

• Digital Imaging
• New Camera Introductions Embrace Versatility
• Kodak's Perez Pitches Partners, Paradigm Shift

• Home Audio
• Vendors Introduce More Sirius-Ready Home Products
• XM Satellite Partners Show Next-Gen HW
• Four Suppliers To Support XM's Neural Surround

• Major Appliances
• LG Intros Steam Washer At IBS
• Best Buy Acquiring Pacific Sales

• Mobile Electronics
• Directed Launches Lower Cost WCC, Enters Nav
• Eclipse Enters Circuit City
• Alpine Shows Video iPod-Ready Car Stereo
• iBiquity Designs HD Radio Car Adapter
• Audiovox Launches Intellicar Brand At CES

• News
• Correction
• Apple Introduces Intel-Powered iMacs At MacWorld
• Retailers Report Strong Year-End Sales Volume
• Sears' Tasso Koken Joins Best Buy
• XM Celebs Show Off, Show Support
• News' Chernin Keynotes CEA Dinner At CES
• CES 2006 Breaks Attendance Record
• Stringer Urges DRM Settlement In CES Keynote
• Stern Helps Sirius Top XM In Subs During Q4
• Vivitar Introduces 10-Megapixel Digital Point-And-Shoot Cameras
• First HD Disc Players Debut
• Seidenberg Sees Content Access Being Ubiquitous
• Gates Previews Windows Vista In CES Keynote
• Sirius Gives Stern Payment Of $220M In Company Stock
• Power Retailers Laud '05 Sales, CE's Future
• RadioShack Q4 Sales Rose 5% To $1.7 Billion
• Samsung Sets Blu-ray Plan, Cuts OCAP Deal
• Dell Unveils Gaming PC
• Samsung Celebrates The Year With Its Four QBs
• Best Buy Names Dunn President
• TWICE People

• Retailing/E-tailing
• PRO Group's Sales Volume Nears $2B For 2005
• HES Marks 10 Years, Emphasizes Market Strengths
• Retailers Spend Holiday Chasing Plasma
• DBL's Sales Grow 30% On Expanded Offerings, Improved Operations
• Howe To Head Nationwide A/V Division

• Video/Home Satellite
• Hollywood Uses CES To Spotlight HD Disc Releases
• Sony Unveils '06 Blu-ray, BRAVIA Lines

• Viewpoint
• CES Is Industry's Barometer