TWICE - November 6, 2006

Larry Daywitt, 59, who helped guide Russound branding for more than three years died on Sept. 24. Daywitt joined Russound in 2003 as marketing director, moving to the position of creative counsel in 2005. He is widely credited with redefining Russound's brand and guiding the company to a top brand share in multi-room audio/video.

• Accessories
• Corrections
• Sound ID Rolls Out Sound Enhancing Headsets
• Duracell Debuts Two New NiMH Chargers
• Office Depot Rolls Out Travel, Business Cases
• Lewis Urry, 77, Developed The Alkaline Battery
• Cases & Bags Category Crowding
• Targus Taps Hoopis For CEO Slot
• French Firm Acquires American Power Conversion For $6.1B

• Business News
• Sony Profits Hit By Battery, PS3 Problems In Q2
• Panasonic Posts 156% Jump In Fis. Q2 Profit
• Cobra's Bazet Optimistic About Q4
• Japanese Vendors Voice Profit Concerns
• JVC Posts FIrst Half Profit
• RadioShack Posts Net Loss, Lower Comps

• By The Numbers
• More CE Purchases Preceded By Online Research

• Communications
• Harris Interactive: More Consumers Ditching Landline
• Communications Briefs
• American Telecom Dials In Office Depot
• Phone Makers Getting DECTed Out For The Holidays

• Computer Technology
• Avanquest Delivers New Legal Titles, Utilities
• HP Passes Dell In Worldwide PC Shipments
• D-Link Shipping Pre-N, Powerline Networking Kits
• Microtek To Launch Prosumer Film Scanner

• Custom Networking
• Custom-Install Speakers Get Boxed In
• Lifeware System Hits Retail With Magnolia Launch
• Wireless Spec To Stream HD Uncompressed

• Major Appliances
• September Majap Sales Fall 3.5%
• Lowe's Launches Exclusive Frigidaire Premium Kitchen Line

• Mobile Electronics
• Car Audio Gets Some Play At SEMA
• Some Retail Winners In Car Audio
• Car Toys To Sell Xbox, Zune
• Retailers Hope For Better Holiday Sat Sales
• Kenwood Debuts $80 Car CD

• News
• XM Phases Out Wireless FM In Car Kits
• RadioShack Offering MovieBeam
• Syntax-Brillian To Buy Vivitar In $26M Deal
• Bob Perry Leaves LG
• Audio Sales Show Portable, Component Role Reversal
• Retailers Post Drab October Comp Sales
• LG Unveils '07 CE, Appliance Lines
• Microsoft Adds 1,080p to Xbox
• American TV's Shepard To Retire
• TWICE People
• Karp Exits As Investor Group Controls Harvey

• Portable Digital Devices
• Speedier Data, Wi-Fi Calls Mark Latest Cellular Gains
• Dual GPS Aids Walkers
• Business, Fashion, Fun Phones Roll Out

• Retailing/E-tailing
• Industry Celebrates Class of 2006 CE Hall Of Famers
• Best Buy Opens 'Geek Squad City'
• Retailing Briefs
• Shoppers Want Sales Help: Poll
• Sixth Avenue Electronics Makes New York Return

• Video/Home Satellite
• Akimbo Inks Movielink Deal
• Pure Digital Camcorder Links With Video Sites
• Sony Announces TV Price Cuts
• Sanyo Unveils LCD Projector
• Electrograph Adds Revolution HD Badge

• Viewpoint
• HDTV Pricing And Profits(?)