TWICE - March 27, 2006

In an article on the World Merchants Buying Group that appeared in the March 13 issue of TWICE, the e-mail address of executive director Warren Mann was misprinted. His correct address is warrenmann@worldmerchants.org.

• Accessories
• Jasco Bows Computer Keyboard Capable Of VoIP
• JVC Unveils Surround Sound Adapter
• Wireless Desktop Set Gains Laser Mouse Comparison
• CEA Offers Web Guide For MP3 Accessories
• Philips Cleaning Products Protect CE Investment
• Mobile Power Supply Boots Up Notebooks
• Belkin USB Hub Provides Instant Wireless Connectivity
• Gentec Bows Planet Wireless Cases For RAZR
• VESA Revises Mount Standards
• Off-Air Digital Antenna Debut At DX Antenna
• Care Kit Offers Scratch-Removal Products
• Banshee Bows 'First' All-In-One 5.0 Surround Sound iPod Listening Station
• IOGear Ties Office PCs To Single Printer

• Business News
• Business briefs
• EchoStar Boosts Annual Dish Sub Additions 10.4%
• Sears Stores Comps Slide 12.4% In Fis. Q4
• O'Sullivan Nears Emergence From Bankruptcy

• By The Numbers
• CEA: Digital TV To Surpass Analog In 2006

• Communications
• Telecom, Media Giants Converge At Wireless 2006
• Survey: Independents Beat Carrier Stores In Satisfaction
• Vendor Vegas Activities Won't Stay Here
• Demos Called Key To VoIP's Retail Success
• Cellular Video Usage Growing Slowly: Survey
• VoIP Briefs

• Custom Networking
• HomePlug Plans Home Control
• Parks: Installer Revenues Rose 18% In '05
• Custom Installed A/V Offered By More Builders, Says CEA/NAHB

• Digital Imaging
• Wal-Mart Seeks More Profit In Digital Photo Biz
• Imaging briefs

• Home Audio
• Portable Audio Sales Top Home Units

• Major Appliances
• Home Depot Explores Majap Expansion In Pilot Stores
• NATM's White-Goods Business Is Busting Out All Over

• Mobile Electronics
• Mobile briefs
• Vizualogic Plans Car VOD
• Car Video Suppliers Looking Beyond DVD

• News
• Sony Bows Home XM, Design-Savvy Surround
• CompUSA To Add Mitsubishi HDTVs
• FCC, CEA Push Analog TV Cutoff Education
• Sony Is Shipping Next-Generation Media Center PC
• Dell Buys Game Maker Alienware
• CEA Names 12 To 2006 Hall Of Fame Class
• CEA, Telecoms Sign Guidelines On Video Devices
• More Jobs, Productivity Seen For U.S. CE Biz
• VW, Audi Sign Exclusive Sirius Deal Through '12
• Samsung Readies NAND Flash Hybrid Hard Drive
• Sirius, Music Labels Cut Deal On S50
• Panasonic Among DTV Award Winners
• Microsoft Vista Delayed Until January '07
• Toshiba Delays HD DVD Launch To Wait For SW

• Retailing/E-tailing
• Retailing briefs
• Mobile Phone Tops 'Must-Have' List
• NATM Buying Group Forecasts $4B Year
• Sony Opening Four New Style Stores
• Gates, Barton, Ensign Receive CEA's Digital Patriots Award
• Distributor briefs
• IPI Merging With MotoPhoto

• Video/Home Satellite
• Sony To Ship $1K Blu-ray Player In July
• Specialty Dealers Look At Broadened Flat-TV Mix
• Industry Needs To Explain End Of Analog TV

• Viewpoint
• A.J.'s Legacy