TWICE - December 7, 2009

Computer Associates has kicked off a retail promotion that will give away a year's subscription of its latest Internet software suite. The promotion is being run in conjunction with CompUSA, RadioShack, TigerDirect.com, P.C. Richard & Son, hhgregg and Nebraska Furniture Mart.

• Accessories
• Mounting Solutions Compete For Space Under The Tree
• URC Updates Programming Software
• Green Plug Inks IP Deal For Greener CE Power
• Boss Ships eBand; Samson Ships Mic
• Screen Excellence Debuts New Fabric

• Business News
• Comp-Store Sales Tepid For National Chains
• Staples Posts Higher Earnings In Fiscal Q3
• Conn's Settles $4.5M Suit With Texas AG

• By The Numbers
• Apple, Element Gain MP3 Shelf Share: IFR
• PMA: Sept. Camera Sales Impacted Printing
• NPD: 6 Smartphones Make Q3 Top 10 List
• PC Shipments To Hit 299 Million In 2009

• Car Electronics
• Ford Lauds Best Buy Promo But Waits On Nat'l Rollout
• TomTom Launches 'Cash For Old PNDs' Trade-In Program
• JL Audio Joins MESA Car Group
• Directed Expands SmartStart iPhone Module

• Custom Networking
• Mission Speakers To Return To U.S.
• Home Control, Multi-Room A/V Due At CES
• Polk Solutions Include Outdoor Speakers, Wireless Surround, Subs

• Digital Imaging
• Casio Unveils 'Toughest' Digital Camera
• PNY, Sony Team Up For Movie Downloads
• Panasonic Unveils Frame-A/V Combo System

• Major Appliances
• Majaps Played Major Role In Black Friday Promos
• October Majap Shipments Slip 3.8%

• News
• LG Phone Boasts 1GHz Processor
• e-Reader Sales Are Buoyant
• Vizio: Week's Sales Up 40% From '08
• TWICE Sold To NewBay Media
• CE Deals Help Entice Bigger Black Friday Crowds
• CEDIA Returns To Indy In 2011
• HP Posts Mixed Results In Qtr.
• 12-Volt Campaign Reaches Its Target
• Optoma Unveils 3D DLP Projector Pair
• Krell Founders Sue To Make Return
• HP Returning To Smartphone Market With 3G Unit
• TWICE People
• Flip Video Unveils FlipShare TV System

• Portable Digital Devices
• Connected PNDs To Catch On: Study
• More HD Radio Portables Due At CES
• MP3/PMP Market To Focus On Replacement Sales
• Samsung Omnia Upgrade Arrives

• Retailing/E-tailing
• Black Friday Crowds Were Bigger, But On A Budget
• BF Crowds Came Out Earlier: NRF
• PNDs Were Hot Black Friday Items
• Kussard Details Holiday Sales And Capitol's Plans

• Video
• LaCie Adds LaCinema Classic HD Player
• LCD TV Prices See 22% Reductions Over Black Friday
• EQD Launches First Auria DVD/LCD Combo Set
• Sony Pushes Blu-ray In NYC Showcase

• Viewpoint
• Hardscrabble Holiday Sales