TWICE - April 7, 2008

Sim2 Multimedia and Dolby unveiled one of the first prototype LCD TVs to employ LED backlighting driven by Dolby Labs' set of High Dynamic Range technologies for local dimming control, at a press event, here. The 46-inch display is one of only four produced so far as Sim2 continues to analyze its ability to mass-produce the sets for introduction through high-end custom installa...

• Accessories
• Chief Ships First Ultra Thin Mount
• APC Debuts 'Green' Power Products
• Lenmar Launches PowerPort Mini
• Magnadyne Bows Hands-Free Stereo Earphones Line
• Plantronics Launches Style-Themed 'Earpiece'
• Skullcandy Bows Headphones With SD Slot
• H20, iTrain Team With Olympian For iPod Workouts
• MoGo, Wilson Launch Portable Cellular Signal Amps
• More Room For Growth For TV Accessories Sales: NPD
• Sleek Audio Seeks Audiophiles With SA6 Earphones
• Marantz Ships HDMI Switcher

• Business News
• Best Buy Reports Weak Q4 Results

• By The Numbers
• Study Shows Price Still Tops In Buying TVs
• Females Lead In Use Of Certain Tech: Survey

• Communications
• Firms Add Business VoIP Phones
• Cordless Phone Slump Continues In Feb.
• VoIP Subs To Reach 20 Million Mark In 2008

• Computer Technology
• New Wrinkles Rolled Out For RetailVision's 36th Event
• DEFENDER LAUNCHES VIDEO SECURITY SYSTEM
• ARGUS LAUNCHES CLIP-ON DIGITAL CAMERAS
• PROTEXIS OFFERS DIGITAL SOFTWARE CATALOG
• ANTEC ROLLS OUT PREMIUM POWER SUPPLIES
• SVA GROUP DEBUTS LCD MONITOR
• GET MARKETING OFFERS RETAIL PROGRAMS
• IOGEAR SHOWCASES MOBILE NOTE-TAKER
• EZ DUPE UNVEILS MULTIFORMAT DUPLICATOR
• OXX OFFERS WIRELESS INTERNET RADIO
• VUZIX OFFERS VIDEO EYEWEAR
• SOLO DEBUTS TECH PORTFOLIO
• AMBIENT LAUNCHES BASEBALL SCORE DEVICE
• MODERNSOLID LAUNCHES NOTEBOOK MOUNT
• TRUEBLUE SPOTLIGHTS BLUETOOTH HEADSETS
• LOWEPRO LAUNCHES TECHNOLOGY BACKPACKS
• DLNA SHOWCASES DIGITAL LIVING SCENARIOS
• NOKIA DEMONSTRATES SMARTPHONES
• MOBILEGLOVE DEBUTS DEVICE DECORATION
• MARWARE HIGHLIGHTS IPOD NANO CASE
• NAVIGON UNVEILS PERSONAL NAVIGATION DEVICES
• ISONIC DEMOS DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
• CML DEMOS MULTIMEDIA DEVICES
• WACOM DEMOS INTERACTIVE PEN DISPLAY
• LATTE DEMOS BLUETOOTH HEADSET

• Custom Networking
• Aton Readies New Control Option For Speaker-Level Audio 'Routers'
• Multiroom A-BUS Capabilities Stepping Up

• Major Appliances
• Majap Industry Converges On Chicago For K/BIS
• Sears Names Moore Appliance Pres.; Expands Kmart Majap Biz

• Mobile Electronics
• Car Stereo To Hold Summit On Consumer Awareness
• Dealers See Post-Merger Sat. Radio Growth

• News
• Sprint Plans Aggressive Rev. A Rollout
• Vendors Sweating DTV Label Rules
• Openness Is Wireless Market's Future
• Runco Dealers Can Add Planar Products
• CEA's Shapiro Reviews Many Top CE Issues
• Wattles Wants Schoonover Out At Circuit City
• Microsoft Launches Windows Mobile 6
• TWICE People
• Need For More Data Speed Gets Wireless Focus

• Portable Digital Devices
• Samsung Adds Rev. A Instinct, Mobile-TV Access
• Neonode Opts For Optical Touchscreen
• More AWS-Banded Phones Popping Up
• Dash Navigation Introduces Express At $399 Price Point
• i-Mate Adds HSDPA, HSPA PDA Phones
• Wireless Industry Open For Business At CTIA 2008
• Startup Velocity Targets Windows Mobile Phones
• Clarity Unveils Elderly-Friendly Phone

• Retailing/E-tailing
• Toshiba, Crutchfield Provide DVD Players For U.S. Troops
• hhgregg Opens 1st Florida Stores
• Scottsdale 1st Stop In Starpower's Expansion
• PARA Presenters Promote Practical Management, Merchandising Tips
• EDGE Member Updates
• Petra To Stay The Course Through Shaky Economy
• Distributor Briefs
• D&H Bows Training Videos
• Harvey Shuts Stores While Adding Shops
• Almo Extends Specialty Appliance Division, Adds Garmin

• Video/Home Satellite
• Hix Touts Opportunity For Runco Retailers
• ON Targets Slow, Steady LCD TV Growth
• Mitsubishi To Add GalleryPlayer Feature
• Samsung, Panasonic Lead TV Shelf-Share Placements In March

• Viewpoint
• TWICE.com
• Higher CE Prices Are Possible