TWICE - September 15, 2008

Seeking to stake its claim as a major player in the prosumer digital-SLR market, Sony introduced its first digital SLR with a full-frame image sensor. The Alpha A900, originally introduced at this year's PMA Show, is due in November with a body-only package expected to retail for $3,000.

• Accessories
• Rocky Mounting High, In Colorado
• Power Play Goal For Monster At CEDIA

• Business News
• Rex's Q2 Sales, Net Soar
• iPod Prices Cut, Memory Upped
• Staples N.A. Sales Slump On Weak Demand
• August Sees Strong Sales For Discount Chains

• By The Numbers
• iSuppli: TV Screen Size Overrated As Buying Factor
• PMA Charts Growth Of Social Networking

• Computer Technology
• Dell Bows Inspiron Mini 9
• RetailVision Displays Easy Scanners, iPod Voice Control And More

• Digital Imaging
• Digital Frames Go Wireless
• Canon Rolls Out Holiday Slate, Bolsters Lens Plant
• Olympus Unveils New Touch Control Interface

• Home Audio
• AudioControl Adds 1st AVR
• Panasonic Touts AVR, Automation
• New Brands Tap Into NetStreams Multiroom A/V
• Broad Marantz Launch Includes AVRs, Blu-ray Player

• Major Appliances
• Kelly Ripa Launches Electrolux Charity Drive
• Strong Demand Seen For Energy-Efficient Majaps
• LG, Samsung Tops In Laundry Satisfaction

• Mobile Electronics
• Sony Bows 4 Xplod Car Radios
• Directed Exits Mobile Video
• SUV Slump Hits Car Stereo Aftermarket
• 12 Volt Taps 'Got Milk?' Idea Man

• News
• Media Center PCs Pushed For Custom Installs
• NATM Prepares For Stormy Weather
• Sony Launches Multiroom-HD Systems, Blu-ray HTiBs
• Vivienne Tam, HP Partner On Notebook
• McIntosh Adds A/V Components At CEDIA Expo
• Sprint Adding PDA Phones, New Interface
• Sirius XM Slates A La Carte Radios For Oct. At $129
• Sony Gets Top Sports Celebs To Tout HDNA
• Pioneer Launches 2nd Leg Of Branding Push
• Sonance Expands Two Of Its Speaker Series
• TWICE People

• Portable Digital Devices
• Zunes Adds Wi-Fi Downloads, Tags
• Low-Cost, Web-Ready PNDs Ahead: Airbiquity
• Cellular Purchases Heading Down In 2008: NPD

• Retailing/E-tailing
• Best Buy Reorganizes Intl. Team; Tips Hand On DTV Changeover Plans
• PRO Group Gathers At CEDIA, Upbeat On Fall
• HTSA's Glikes Upbeat at CEDIA Gathering
• Assurant To Acquire GE's Warranty Biz
• Nationwide Partners With Internet Ad Firm
• Service Execution Key To Second-Half Success
• Correction
• You Are Now Entering Another Dimension, Not Of Space But Of Dime
• LG, Panasonic Bring HD To Political Conventions
• HES Emphasizes Its Strengths At CEDIA Expo
• CE Opportunities Abound Despite High Household Penetration: NPD

• Video/Home Satellite
• Planar Set To Focus On Runco Brand
• JVC Unveils 4 1080p D-ILA Projectors At CEDIA
• Canon Wins SED TV Appeal
• Sony Launches Two SXRD Projectors
• Digeo Looks To January Rollout Of Retail STB
• Epoq Unveils Portable DTVs

• Viewpoint
• Handhelds Take The Spotlight
• TWICE.com
• CEA, TWICE Win Awards