RetailVision

ORLANDO, FLA. — Retailers, warranty and tech-service providers, and CE accessory manufacturers converged at the Hyatt Grand Cypress last month, here, to attend the 36th RetailVision event.

See the April 21 issue of TWICE and www.TWICE.com for additional RetailVision coverage.

ORLANDO, FLA. — PlumChoice, an online provider of PC services, used RetailVision to debut its SafeLink Retail program. SafeLink Retail is a tech-support service that provides service through point-of-sale kiosks, and it is now available as a turnkey program, said the company.

Customers can reportedly purchase PlumChoice service cards at retailers — offered as one-time, per-minute and subscription plans — providing remote support and instruction for networking, software applications, PCs and laptops, printers, peripherals, MP3 players, digital cameras, PDAs and other devices.

ORLANDO, FLA. — Built NY displayed its recently introduced Hoodie camera case and laptop backpack at RetailVision.

The Hoodie is designed for use with a variety of digital cameras. Its construction features neoprene material with a stretchable fold-over hood and a hard EVA back for protection. Available in four colors and patterns, the case has an interior pocket and comes with a belt and wrist strap. It carries a $14.99 suggested retail.

The laptop backpack, designed for 12-inch to 17-inch units, is offered in two colors: black and olive. It too is constructed with the company's signature neoprene material, and comes with a main pocket and two additional pockets. The backpack is available in two sizes — medium and large — and features an adjustable sternum strap. Both sizes have a $79.99 suggested retail.