TWICE - October 8, 2007

Panasonic introduced three Blu-ray recorders featuring a new-generation UniPhier system LSI based on 45-nm process technology that offers more storage than prior models. That introduction, along with a full presentation of Panasonic's "Living In High Definition" strategy, was on display at its booth during the CEATEC Japan 2007 show that began here on Tuesday.

• Accessories
• Duracell Bows Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries
• Memorex ReNew CE Line To Support Arbor Day Foundation
• Targus Digital Launches Chargers, Batteries
• CPS Adds To Cellboost Line
• Lenmar Debuts SoloXP Battery Charger
• Xantrex Launches Duracell-Branded PowerSource
• Promaster Unveils Digital Camera Battery Charger
• Black & Decker Bows Portable Power
• SwissGear Shows First Full Laptop Accessories Line
• Technuity Intros Portable Outlet
• Circuit City Expands Battery Recycling Commitment

• Business News
• Panasonic Execs Bullish On Blu-ray

• By The Numbers
• Digital Frame Market To Hit 5.6 Million Units In 2007: IDC
• NPD Survey: HD-Disc Launch Slower Than Expected
• Detroit, Seattle Lead In HD Sales

• Computer Technology
• Gateway One All-In-One Desktop Introduced
• Microsoft Media Center's Extenders Get 2nd Chance
• Western Digital Adds Three My Book Drives
• Sony Launches Vaio NR Notebooks

• Digital Imaging
• Software Developers Vie For Imaging Enthusiasts
• Digicam Sales Continue Strong Growth: NPD
• Pure Digital Launches Higher-Capacity Video Camera
• Sanyo Bows New HD Flash Camcorder
• ScanDigital Scans For Retail Partners
• Pentax Introduces Optios, d-SLR Lens
• Zink-Enabled Digital Camera Due In 2008

• Home Audio
• NHT Taps Top At $45K
• Sunfire Adds Its First In-Wall Ribbons
• Speaker Suppliers Make In-Room, On-Wall Statements For Q4
• Klipsch Makes High-End Statement, Adds Series For Use With Flat TVs

• Major Appliances
• NATM Seeking TV Alternatives
• Conn's Combines White Goods, Brown Goods And Everything In Between

• Mobile Electronics
• Ford Pushes HD Radio In 19 Models For 2008
• Blaupunkt Offers CD-Less Car Radio
• JVC Offers Plug-And-Play HD Radio
• Directed Offers Remote Start For Standard Shifts
• MERA Joins AVB In Car Stereo Co-Op
• Sony Ships New Xplod Car Stereo CD Receivers

• News
• Palm Unveils $99 PDA Phone
• Palm Reports Net Loss
• Industry Reaction Mixed On Sharp-Pioneer Partnership
• Zune, Voyager Take Aim At iPod/iPhone
• Sony Deploys Watermarked-Logo Program
• Nokia To Buy Navteq
• Vonage Found Guilty In Sprint Patent Suit
• PNDs Debut From Cobra, Lowrance
• JVC, Kenwood Form Car Venture
• Sony To Sell OLED TVs In Japan Dec. 1
• EchoStar To Split, Adds Sling Media
• TWICE People
• Thin Is In For TVs At CEATEC Japan
• Disney Pulls Plug On Cellular Service

• Portable Digital Devices
• T-Mobile Expands Sidekick Series
• RCA Readies First Wireless MP3 Player
• Wireless-IM/MP3 Player Debuts
• Cellphones Make Gains As Home Phones
• Mio PND Adds Street Announce At $249
• Pod Briefs

• Retailing/E-tailing
• Starpower Named Best Specialty A/V Retailer
• Distributor Briefs
• Best Buy Launches 'HD Done Right' Educational HDTV Campaign
• Forecasters Predict Tepid Holiday Sales Due To Housing Slump
• TWICE Announces 2007 Excellence In Retailing Winners
• Suppliers MTI, Andrews Merge
• Newegg Cracks Best Direct Set
• Costco Cops Best National Retailer Kudos
• Pioneer Retail Store Marks First Anniversary With A Remodel
• Retailers Ready For Rough-And-Tumble Fourth Quarter: Deloitte
• Bjorn's Spotlights 3DTV Technology
• P.C. Richard Wins In CE/Majaps
• Brand Source, MERA Form Mobile Entertainment Source Car Stereo Co-Op
• Sony Style Named Best Vendor Retailer

• Video/Home Satellite
• Sonic Unveils DVD-On-Demand System
• TV Shelf Leaders Hold Sept. Spots

• Viewpoint
• Twice.com
• Vendor Consolidation