TWICE - July 6, 2009

Pioneer stepped up the networking, multizone and iPod-docking features in its latest Elite series A/V receivers (AVRs). First-time features for the series include Works with iPhone certification, available on all four new models, and access to Internet music-subscription services, available on two networked models through Rhapsody and Sirius.

• Accessories
• Accessories Briefs
• Home Surveillance In A Box Systems Catch On

• By The Numbers
• Market Share Reports By Category

• Car Electronics
• Pioneer's $600 Navi Draws Reaction
• Jensen Ships Bluetooth Kits
• Radar's Traffic-Camera Alerts Catching On
• Sirius Moves To Expand Number Of Subscribers

• Home Audio
• Russound Hones Powerline-Network Strategy
• Yamaha Takes New Directions With MusicCAST, New Controller

• Home Video
• Vizio To Expand LED Assortment, Blu-ray Models
• Hannspree Introduces ST LCD TV Series

• Major Appliances
• Majap Shipments Continue Nosedive

• News
• Panasonic Makes Plasma Price Cuts
• Samsung's 'Hope' Gala Raises $1M For Charities
• Future Seen For Carrier-Subsidized Netbooks
• iSuppli: Black Friday Not Threatened By Panel Shortages
• Gartner: PC Shipments To Rebound In 2010
• Sears To Waive Majap Payments For Unemployed
• Top Execs Talk Economy, Market At CEA Summit
• Anderson's TV Closes
• Sixth Ave. Lays Groundwork For Major Expansion

• Portable Digital Devices
• Sophisticated Cellphones Get Industry Focus

• Retailing/E-tailing
• Best Buy Launching Programs To Grow Share
• Consolidation Narrows Inventory Finance Field
• Retail Briefs

• Viewpoint
• Slogging Forward Into The 2nd Half