For those of you who were at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) earlier this month: Did you see the new tablet introduced by Panasonic? Featured during the Panasonic press conference as an example of Panasonic’s innovation, the company showed a new tablet computer launching it into the tablet computer fray which is dominated by the Apple iPad…with a rapidly growing Samsung with its Galaxy Note and Tab lines nipping at its heels.
Belden Launches Line of ‘Traceable’ Category Patch Cables
Belden, Inc. announced today it was launching a line of unique traceable Bonded-Pair patch cables to help users and installers to quickly and easily identify network connections. The cables could be a real time-saver for sophisticated system installations involving multiple network connections by providing installers a simple and fool-proof method of verifying paired connections.
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Is It Time to Start a Deathwatch on the Industry’s Annual CES?
It is now late January and the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is well into our rear-view mirror. Yes, as in other years, there has been a flood of publicity and tons of articles on gadgets introduced at the show. The show’s promoter, the CEA, has already crowed about the event being the biggest ever and all seems well. Or is it?
See the warning signs that the CEA seems to be ignoring… [Read more…] about Is It Time to Start a Deathwatch on the Industry’s Annual CES?
In Wake of Weak iPhone 5 Sales, Apple Cuts Parts Orders by 50%
From the looks of it, Apple’s iPhone 5 launch may have been a bit of a dud. Several news services such as Bloomberg News and the Nikkei in Japan are reporting that the company has cut orders to its suppliers for parts by as much as 50%. This moves follows a report that the company quietly cut production schedules on the iPhone 5 last month by 30% and suggests that the latest incarnation of iPhone is selling poorly – or at least below expectations based on initial order levels.
See more about this dramatic turn of events for a critical product for Apple… [Read more…] about In Wake of Weak iPhone 5 Sales, Apple Cuts Parts Orders by 50%
Residential Construction Rebound Getting More Convincing Based on December Data
The U.S. Census Bureau released residential construction data for the month of December and the results provide further – and perhaps more convincing – proof that the housing market is showing consistent signs of improvement. Some analysts even call this a housing rebound as overall residential construction starts increased to 954,000 units or 12.1% over the revised November rate of 851,000 units.
There’s even more good news in this report that lends credibility to the housing rebound… [Read more…] about Residential Construction Rebound Getting More Convincing Based on December Data
In a Surprise Move – Sharp is Negotiating to Merge It’s Foundering TV Operations with China’s Lenovo
BREAKING NEWS
The Nikkei is reporting today that Sharp Corp., the struggling Japanese flat-panel TV manufacturer, is in the final stages of negotiations to merge its television division with China’s largest personal computer manufacturer – Lenovo Group, Ltd. If successful, Lenovo could leapfrog the competition to become one of the largest television manufacturers in the world.
See more on this surprise announcement out of Japan… [Read more…] about In a Surprise Move – Sharp is Negotiating to Merge It’s Foundering TV Operations with China’s Lenovo
Two Key Appointments for Core Brands Announced
Core Brands, a division of Nortek, Inc., has announced a couple of key appointments this week as it continues its restructuring in the wake of its creation late last year putting 10 separate companies under the Core Brands umbrella. The company has worked rapidly to restructure their organization and this announcement serves as part of that effort.
Joining Core Brands are Mitch Witten – most recently with Monster – and Nanci Bergman – most recently with Soul Electronics (part of Signeo).
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NuTech Group Sheds Light on a New Business Opportunity for Mid-Atlantic Dealers
Montgomeryville, PA-based NuTech Group, a leading independent sales representative company has partnered with Qmotion, a manufacturer of automated window shades, to offer their line to Mid-Atlantic region dealers. The partnership takes effect immediately.
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RIP Lawrence Klein, Former Technical Director of Stereo Review Magazine
Visiting McIntosh Labs
We learned today that the former Technical Director of Stereo Review Magazine (now Sound & Vision), Lawrence (Larry) Klein passed away on January 9th. Klein was 84 years old and lived in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
See more on Klein’s remarkable story… [Read more…] about RIP Lawrence Klein, Former Technical Director of Stereo Review Magazine
NuVo Moves Beyond Integrators with New Wireless System Launched at CES 2013
NuVo Technologies, a darling of the custom integration industry, has launched a new wireless system that it intends to market for self-installation by consumers – bypassing integrators and installers altogether. The new system is being shown at CES 2013 and the company claims its so easy to set up that “just about anyone can.”
