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  Consumer electronics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Consumer electronics is electronic equipment intended for use by everyday people.
Some categories of consumer electronics include telephones, audio equipment, televisions, calculators, playback and recording devices such as VCRs, DVD players, MP3 players and digital clocks.
Consumer electronics are manufactured throughout the world, although there is a particularly high concentration of manufacturing activity in the Far East, in particular China.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Consumer_electronics   (177 words)

  
 » Consumer electronics | IT Facts | ZDNet.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Consumer electronics sales climbed 10% during the holiday shopping season in 2005 compared with 2004, helped by aggressive advertising and low prices, according to NPD Group.
Consumer Electronics Association expects consumer electronics sales to rise YTY from $112.9 bln to $122.9 bln, an 8.8% increase, after rising 10% from $102.7 bln in 2003.
Consumers engaged in a discussion of the DVR industry mention TiVo just 60% of the time, indicating that awareness of generic DVRs (mentioned in 40% of the cases) is growing rapidly.
blogs.zdnet.com /ITFacts/index.php?cat=25   (1537 words)

  
 WetFeet.com > Consumer Electronics
Job seekers should also keep in mind that consumer electronics are global brands, so many companies have opportunities for international positions and travel, and foreign language skills are often highly desirable.
A key to ongoing success in your career in consumer electronics will be an ability to think about the ways in which digital content, piracy protections, the form of an electronic product, and available networking technology can interact to produce something that is truly entertaining and flattering to use.
This means that the consumer electronics industry is inherently tied to the strength of the overall economy, both domestically and abroad.
www.wetfeet.com /asp/industryprofiles_overview.asp?industrypk=9   (2674 words)

  
 Intel Consumer Electronics
This software enables the consumer to display, organize and manage digital photos, music, video and other content shared among CE devices in the home, including the ability to "virtualize" the storage and retrieval of digital content in the home regardless of where the content is stored.
Consumer electronics platform solutions based on Intel® architecture provide device manufacturers with a combination of application performance and flexibility to support a broad range of entertainment, information and communication services.
Intel consumer electronics platforms provide the performance and flexibility that broadband operators need to design, develop and deploy new services that can help enhance Average Revenue Per Unit (ARPU) based on emerging consumer usage models for the digital home.
www.intel.com /design/celect   (3011 words)

  
 Consumer Electronics - Consumer Electronics Show - Home Electronics Store
Consumer electronics has affected every aspect of our lives with consumer electronic products.
Consumer electronics has brought the home theatre to our living room.
The Consumer electronics show is the world's largest consumer tech show and double the size of any other technology show in North America.
www.clearleadinc.com /site/electronics_consumer.html   (356 words)

  
 Consumer electronics companies woo women - Games - MSNBC.com
"When it came to consumer electronics, we noticed that the female population was being ignored a bit," said Bob Scaglione, Sharp's vice president of marketing.
Tri-City Electronics Inc., a high-end audio-video store in Conover, N.C., installed a children's area, replaced the utilitarian atmosphere with a homier layout and burgundy paint, and even offered tours of the store owner's home, complete with dirty dishes in the sink, to show the products in a real-life setting.
The smaller designs should fit better in a home _ characteristics desired by consumers in general and women in particular, said Ellen Glassman, a director of design at Sony.
www.msnbc.msn.com /id/3966261   (959 words)

  
 Why Consumer Products Have Inferior User Experience (Jakob Nielsen's Alertbox)
Physical products, from consumer electronics to cars, are needlessly complex because they're developed by insular companies that continue to ignore the growing usability trend.
TiVo is an example of a consumer electronics company that integrates usability methods during early product development, employing user testing and low-fidelity prototyping with mock-ups.
Consumer electronics companies, in contrast, have a history of ignoring user needs.
www.useit.com /alertbox/20040315.html   (1619 words)

  
 CEA
CEA is partnering with Concord Music Group to educate consumers on how great audio equipment can improve sound quality and the overall music experience.
Invitations to demonstrations at participating retail stores will be distributed nationwide via inserts in the perennial best-selling CD “Charlie Brown Christmas,” available at all Starbucks locations beginning November 10.
As you hit the road this holiday season, mobile electronics are must-have tools inside the vehicle, entertaining passengers and enabling safe, “hands-free” navigation for drivers.
www.ce.org   (337 words)

  
 Warren Communications News' Consumer Electronics Services
Consumer electronics retailing developments, such as store openings and closings, financial results, product availability and sales figures
Federal policy issues affecting consumer electronics, such as efforts to make new spectrum available for wireless services, international trade and EPA rules.
"Consumer Electronics Daily is always a timely, informative, and on-the-mark publication that assists us greatly in our fast-paced industry.
www.warren-news.com /CEservices.htm   (269 words)

  
 IEEE Consumer Electronics Society (CE Society) Home Page
The Consumer Electronics Society is truly international; its publications and presentations are authored by researchers from countries throughout the world.
Indeed many emerging technologies in the field of consumer electronics are tied to the challenges being addressed by the CE Society community, ranging from the devices and networks that facilitate electronic distribution of information to technologies that will make our lives safer and easier, such as intelligent automotive navigation and control systems.
Members of the society are interested in the consumer related aspects of leisure, video, and audio entertainment electronics; home information and communications systems; and interactive information and display systems.
www.ewh.ieee.org /soc/ces   (192 words)

  
 Best Buy Consumer Electronics Store, Compare Electronic Products Importers & Exporters - Dannies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Dannies Electronics Pte Ltd. since its inception in 1981 is primarily engaged in the import and export of best consumer electronic products.
Complete electronic store with how-best-to-buy information, easy means to explore hard-to-find brands like Sony, Aiwa, Sharp and Sanyo, flexibility to compare electronic products in terms of rate, features are just few of the exceptional services offered by us.
At Dannies Electronics Pte Ltd, we continually strive to contribute through our refined mission to respond to both: change in itself and in the world: "Economic contribution to the nation" this slogan reflects different stages of the company's growth from a domestic leader into renowned importer and exporter of a global consumer electronics powerhouse.
www.dannies.com.sg   (338 words)

  
 Shopping / Consumer Electronics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Consumer Electronics Alphabetically Consumer Electronics alphabetically by name
Some categories of consumer electronics include telephones, audio equipment, televisions, calculators,...
The term is most commonly used to refer to a remote control for televisions or other consumer electronics such as...
paloweb.com /Shopping/Consumer_Electronics   (275 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - H-P unveils 25 fresh consumer electronics products   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) on Friday launched 25 consumer products, part of its push toward digital entertainment as some of its other units struggle.
Consumer electronics appeal to H-P because they can be more lucrative than its traditional businesses.
Consumers are much more fickle and price-sensitive than businesses.
www.usatoday.com /tech/products/software/2004-08-27-hp_x.htm   (603 words)

  
 Consumer Guide expert reviews and ratings for new and used cars, consumer electronics, home & garden, upright vacuums, ...
Consumer Guide expert reviews and ratings for new and used cars, consumer electronics, home & garden, upright vacuums, and more consumer products
Consumer reports, reviews, price quotes, and product comparisons are always available for free at Consumer GuideĀ®.
Whether you are looking for new car prices and reviews, used car facts and history, or consumer product reviews on televisions, digital cameras, DVD players, or washer and dryer combinations, Consumer GuideĀ® is the smart place to start.
www.consumerguide.com   (186 words)

  
 Consumer Reports Electronics: Reviews and brand name electronics product Ratings
Consumer Reports' unbiased electronics Ratings are based on expert laboratory tests.
We test thousands of electronics products each year to help you make better buying decisions.
Our Electronic Gear Selector lets you makebrand and model choices based on price, features, and specs, along with the option of side-by-side comparisons.
electronics.consumerreports.org   (255 words)

  
 GE Consumer Electronics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Welcome to the GE Consumer Electronics website operated by Thomson, the manufacturer and marketer of GE consumer electronics products.
These links are also found on the bottom of each page of the GE consumer electronics website.
To enter the website for GE consumer electronics operated by Thomson please click the enter button.
www.home-electronics.net /InterimPrivacy   (102 words)

  
 Consumer Electronics: Tech's Hit Machine
Electronics sales, however, are expected to climb 8% this year and another 8% in 2005, according to the Consumer Electronics Assn.
Now they're hoping for the next convergence wave, where consumers wirelessly beam their songs and photos to the TV or even a refrigerator equipped with its own video screen.
While it's hard to say how the next electronics wave will play out, it seems clear that all this competition will mean lower prices for consumers and consolidation among companies as they scramble to survive cutthroat pricing, says John Barrett, director of research for the tech consultancy Parks Associates, in Dallas.
www.businessweek.com /technology/content/dec2004/tc2004127_5699_tc185.htm   (982 words)

  
 Seagate Technology Consumer Electronics Family Overview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Seagate® drives have been at the heart of the consumer electronics revolution since its beginning in 1997.
And Seagate consumer electronics engineers are ready to help solve HDD integration issues through Design Service Centers.
Seagate is the only hard drive company to provide consumer electronics manufacturers with a comprehensive partnership - products, technology and services.
www.seagate.com /products/discfamily/ce   (197 words)

  
 Russell Beattie Notebook » Microsoft’s Consumer Electronics Endgame
That’s when I saw the big picture: Microsoft’s DRM strategy and Windows Media WMA codec are going to allow them to have a massive advantage in the consumer electronics market, which includes everything from MP3 players, to mobile phones to your set-top box, to a host of other converged devices.
If they’re going to be a leader in the consumer electronics space not just in music players, they’re going to need to buddy up.
Consumer electronics is a much different game than PC’s.
www.russellbeattie.com /notebook/1008231.html   (1868 words)

  
 MIT Media Lab: Consumer Electronics Lab
CELab is MIT's consumer electronics lab, based at the MIT Media Laboratory.
CELab is a place to explore ideas, to make things, and to innovate in new directions for consumer products and services.
While CELab membership is open to organizations of all sizes, its structure offers a unique opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to share in the benefits of a large basic research lab, while working at the pre-competitive stage of invention.
cel.media.mit.edu   (90 words)

  
 Discount Consumer Electronics, MP3's, sony recorders, panasonic cd players.
A vast inventory of consumer electronics such as fax machines, novelty phones and cd players.
Our servers sit behind an electronic firewall and are not directly connected to the Internet, so your private information is available only to authorized computers.
Home electronics are of a wide vaviety and many home electronic products are not viewable on our site but are availabe, just ask and we will do our best to fullfill your request.
www.pccelectronics.com   (838 words)

  
 Consumer Electronics, Buy Electronics, Electronic Components, Discount Electronics
Consumer Electronics, Buy Electronics, Electronic Components, Discount Electronics from the best UK computer shops online.
Maplin electronics has a broad range of products including Sound and Vision, Computer components, and accessories.
With a vast range of PC and electronic products available from Ebuyer, you will always be able to find something to meet your requirements.
audiovisual.kelkoo.co.uk   (370 words)

  
 Digital Life >> Consumer electronics | CNET News.com
The Japanese electronics maker marches ahead in the battle over next-generation DVD standards.
Flocking to the Razr phone, iPod Nano and other stylish gadgets, consumers affirmed that design matters.
Consumers can now find a broad array of sub-$1,000 machines that can handle mainstream computing needs.
news.com.com /2002-1041_3-0.html   (493 words)

  
 Open Directory - Home: Consumer Information: Electronics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Appliance.com: Home Electronics - Has a comprehensive listing of contact information for brand names, product reviews and features, prices and a buyers guide.
ConsumerSearch: Electronics - Offering analysis of popular reviewers of products and services, and then recommends best buys and rankings based on reviewing the reviewers.
Epinions: Electronics - Consumer-generated reviews, buying tips and advice, ratings, price information, and searchable in a variety of ways from price to product type.
dmoz.org /Home/Consumer_Information/Electronics   (867 words)

  
 XM Radio - Consumer Electronics Featuring XM Satellite Radio and Monster Cable - AVToyBox
From plasma televisions to AAA batteries, we offer an enormous selection of products and we are here to serve our customers at every step of their shopping experience.
Every consumer electronics item in our store is factory sealed new in the original and unopened packaging and always comes with the full manufacturer's warranty.
We invite you to safely shop our 10,000+ item selection of consumer electronics products and accessories including XM radio, home theater, mobile audio/video products, the full line of Monster Cable and so much more.
www.avtoybox.com   (644 words)

  
 Electronic Business - Consumer Electronics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Electronic Business has won a 2001 Maggie Award, handed out by the Western Publications Association (WPA)!
In-depth analysis and news on one of the most time-sensitive issues in the electronics industry: environmental compliance.
Use of this web site is subject to its Terms and Conditions of Use.
www.reed-electronics.com /eb-mag/community/43314/Consumer+Electronics   (412 words)

  
 Consumer Electronics - ICQ Interest Groups - ICQ.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Consumer Electronics - ICQ Interest Groups - ICQ.com
This is for anyone interested in saving time and money on dvd players, digital cameras, and other electronics.
Visit http://fletchersite.com/ask.html to get help with broken electronics devices, such as, tv, vcr, camcorder and other devices.
www.icq.com /groups/browse_folder.php?tid=294   (220 words)

  
 General Electric : Products & Solutions : Consumer Electronics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
In 1987 GE sold its consumer electronics business to Thomson.
Thomson continues to offer consumer electronics with the GE brand on them today.
We want you to be satisfied with your GE Consumer Electronics purchase.
www.ge.com /en/product/home/electronics.htm   (213 words)

  
 Consumer Electronics
SMARTMOS technology is "the" technology for connecting an electronic system to the physical world and human interface.
These connections require high voltage and power and are often analog in nature.
ZigBee™ technology is a wireless networking technology based on the newly defined IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) 802.15.4 standard.
www.freescale.com /webapp/sps/site/homepage.jsp?nodeId=023Z1D   (261 words)

  
 Tekrati Industry Analyst Research News Summaries - Consumer Electronics
Taiwan and South Korea lead the world in the adoption of consumer technologies, according to Global Digital Living(TM) survey by Parks Associates.
The industry analysts say American consumers are the most receptive to TV-related technologies, such as DVRs and digital cable, while Asian consumers lead in the adoption of computer products.
The findings are included in a seven-part series, entitled "Young Consumers And Technology," Forrester's most comprehensive analysis ever of young consumers' technology attitudes and adoption.
www.tekrati.com /T2/Analyst_Research/ResearchNewsConsumerElectronics.asp   (785 words)

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