CEDIA Announces Award Finalists

CEDIA on Monday announced the finalists for its Electronic Lifestyles® Designer Awards, which include three finalists for Best New Technology and 30 for Best New Product.

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Mitsubishi Launches “Simplified” Home Theater

To help correct what Mitsubishi says is an ongoing complaint among its consumers, the company has launched a line of 16-speaker LCD TVs to simplify the process of integrating quality sound with flat-panel sets.

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Wal*Mart Installation Ambitions Questioned

Wal*Mart last month began making noises about launching an electronics service and installation arm, along the lines of Best Buy’s Geek Squad, a move that could have a profound effect on the market for such services nationwide.

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New Video on CustomRetailer

A new video, featuring CustomRetailer’s recent visit to the Pepcom Digital Experience, including Mitsubishi’s Laservue, has been posted and can be viewed here.

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Bain: Kenwood Not Part of D&M Deal

Bain Capital’s acquisition of D&M Holdings is being done without any involvement from Kenwood, contrary to media reports, Bain said in a statement Tuesday.

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CES Registration Now Open

The Consumer Electronics Association on Monday officially opened registration for industry professionals for the 2009 International CES, which is scheduled for Jan. 8-11 in Las Vegas.

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Mitsubishi Announces Laser TV Screen Sizes

Mitsubishi on Wednesday announced the screen sizes for its upcoming LaserVue TV line. The first-ever Laser TVs, unveiled at January’s International CES in Las Vegas, will ship in 65” and 73” models, with the 65” version appearing in the third quarter and the 73” model “to follow.”

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JVC/Kenwood Merger Gets Final Approval

In one of the final steps of a process than began over a year ago, the shareholders of JVC and Kenwood have both agreed to approve the merger of the companies, Thomson Financial News reported.

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CR People at CEA, Channel Vision, JVC, Ultralink, Linear, BSH Home Appliance

CEA’s Thibodeaux Jumps to Computer Association

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Petra Adds Dual Electronics

Petra Industries announced Monday that it has added mobile electronics provider Dual Electronics to its roster of products. The products covered include speakers, DVD receivers, HD radios, car audio amplifiers and more.

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Victory Technologies Celebrates Anniversary
4/21/08

DBL Releases New Catalog
4/21/08

Onkyo Introduces Three New HTIBs
4/21/08

PMA/PGW Launches Education Program
4/21/08

NuVo Technologies Launches 500 GB Music Server
4/21/08

Almo to Distribute Sanus Products
4/21/08

D&M Announces Layoffs
4/21/08

CEDIA University Coming to Chicago
4/21/08

ELAN Tech Week Adds Sponsors
4/21/08

K2, V7 Join Forces
4/21/08


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