TWICE - March 9, 2009

JVC will introduce a new Everio camcorder targeted toward early adopters, the company said at its PMA press conference, here, last week. The SD-card based Everio X will be the company’s first to incorporate a 10-megapixel CMOS sensor, capable of capturing 9-megapixel stills and recording AVCHD format HD video at 1,920 by 1,080 at 24MBps.

• Accessories
• Psyko Debuts 'Perfect Room’ Headphones
• JVC Adds Headphones, Updates Colors
• Scosche Intros 3 Earphones Into Market
• Sony Debuts Ear Buds During PMA Show
• Ultrasone Intros Edition 8 Headphones
• Harman International Brings AKG Brand To U.S.
• Sennheiser Headphones Have New Transducer Technology

• Business News
• TiVo Posts Profit, Fewer Subs
• Garmin, TomTom Financials Show Challenges In Nav Market
• Public Chains Show Impact Of Recession
• Cobra Reports Loss, Expects Profits In ’09

• By the Numbers
• Tracking HD Radio Progress
• OEM Satellite Radio Gains, J.D Power Survey Shows

• Car Electronics
• MERA Elects Vogel As Director
• Hughes Wants Car CE Change Via Telematics
• Navigon Offers 'Smart’ PNDs With Best Routes

• Digital Imaging
• General Imaging Unveils 2009 GE Line
• Samsung Intros High-End Compacts
• Sakar Rolls Out Vivitar Line, Adds Kodak Brand
• HP Expands Retail, Home Print Solutions
• Ultra-Zoom Category Gets More Crowded At PMA

• Home Audio
• CasaTunes Expands Custom, PC-Based Multi-Room Audio
• Yamaha Upgrades Low And Midpriced A/V Receivers
• Audio Briefs

• Major Appliances
• Consumers Savor Efficiency: Whirlpool
• January Majap Shipments Plunge 24%
• Majap Briefs

• News
• Photo Biz Pins Hope On New Technology
• Twice People
• Sony Bows HX1 Featuring CMOS
• Averatec Focusing On Netbooks, All-In-One PCs
• Sir Howard Now Mr. President
• Liquidation Of Circuit Enters Its Final Phase
• Sony Expands Wireless-Multi-Room Audio
• Discount Chains Showed Mixed Feb. Sales Gains
• Panasonic Adds HD To Interchangeable-Lens Camera
• CEA Conference Outlines Eco Challenges
• RadioShack Outlines Go-Forward Strategy
• Sixth Ave. Grabs First Philly Stake
• Pioneer Could Re-Purpose Kuro Brand

• Portable Digital Devices
• PDD Briefs
• HTC Readies Touch Pro2 PDA Phone
• First Verizon 4G Devices To Be Wireless Modems

• Retailing/E-tailing
• Distributors: Cash Flow, Foot Traffic Key In Downturn
• Ritz Camera Files Ch. 11
• Credit Still Tight, Despite Some Improvements
• Retailers Take Second Look At Distribution
• Capitol Sales Hits The Road For Education
• On The First-Quarter Supply Situation
• Distribution Briefs
• Strategies For Navigating Stormy Seas
• Wireless Zone Building Its Brand Through Expansion, Store Design

• Video/Home Satellite
• Sony Unveils Blu-ray Decks, Bravia IPTVs
• Eviant Strives For Value, Styling In Portable LCD TV Line

• Viewpoint
• Rays Of Sunshine