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Some of the biggest news last CES came from HDTV manufacturers and related companies.
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Sir Howard Stringer's sweeping cuts and structural reforms have helped Sony achieve 80% of its A 330bn savings target for this year Ad for a Sony PlayStation 3, which relaunched as a cheaper model this September Sony aims to finally meet its cherished profitability target in three years by staking a claim in the growing market for next-generation ...
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California Bans Power-Hungry TVs: Critics Blast Regulation
California TV shoppers are going green - whether they like it or not. On Wednesday, the California Energy Commission voted unanimously to apply a new standard requiring TVs up to 58-inches in screen size sold in the state eat up 33 percent less electricity than they do currently by 2011 and 49 percent less by 2013.
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Electronics prices come down, consumers trade up for less
Prices for the latest gadgets and TVs haven't fallen dramatically, but enough to allow consumers to trade up at lower prices, says the research firm NPD Group Canada.
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California Bans Power-Hog TVs: Death Knell for Plasma?
Sales of plasma HDTVs have been on the decline for some time now. Although plasmas are generally cheaper than comparably-sized LCD models, their picture isn't as bright; as a result, their images often appear dark and washed out under the bright, fluorescent glare of the local big box store.
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Lauren Conrad To Pen Style Book
Lauren Conrad arrives for the 6th Annual Hollywood Style Awards at Armand Hammer Museum on October 11, 2009 in Los Angeles, California Getty Premium Lo Bosworth and Lauren Conrad are seen outside of Voyeur nightclub, Los Angeles, November 11, 2009 Getty Images Lo Bosworth, Stephanie Pratt and Lauren Conrad hit the red carpet at the Maxim And ...
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Here are a few things bargain-hungry consumers need to know before they hit stores before dawn the day after Thanksgiving.
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California Energy Commission Rule to Impact HDTV Industry
For the California Energy Commission, the voluntary guidelines of the Federal Energy Star program aren't enough to curb energy guzzling by HDTVs.
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California Takes Aim Power-Hungry TVs: What's Next?
Televisions are notorious for draining huge amounts of energy, which is why California is cracking down with energy efficiency regulations.
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Cost cutting exercises abound at Sony
Sonya s LCD TV operations are in for a shakeup to improve profits. In 2012, Sony will conclude its business integration and will aim for a 20% share of the LCD TV market.
Retailers launch deep discounts to lure in shoppers
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Video delivery service for PSN in Europe kicks off
PlayStationi 1 2Network Video Delivery Service for Europe Now Available on PlayStationi 1 23 and PSPi 1 2 More than 800 movies available, to rent or to own, at the click of a button LONDON - 19th November 2009: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe further expanded its PlayStation entertainment experience today with the launch of the PlayStation ...
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Stock futures signal losses; eyes on techs
U.S. stock index futures pointed to a lower open on Wall Street on Thursday, with futures for the S&P 500 down 0.61 percent, Dow Jones futures down 0.51 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.44 percent at 1030 GMT .
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Telstra unveils 'T-Box' and superfast broadband
Telstra's new T-Box digital set-top box. In what signifies a hotting up in the home entertainment market, Telstra has announced the release of a new digital set-top box it has christened the 'T-Box'. Holly Kramer, Telstra's director of product management, said the unit gives users the ability to view and record free-to-air TV, pause and rewind live ...
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Early Black Friday Deals Lucrative As Ever
It's doubtful that the day after Thanksgiving will ever stand for anything but early wake-ups, long lines at big box stores and psychopathic shoppers, but still plenty of early Black Friday deals can be had right now.
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Black Friday deals at Wal-Mart
By Parija B. Kavilanz , CNNMoney.com senior writer Each year, Neiman Marcus unveils a handful of over-the-top fantasy holiday gifts.
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California targets TVs to lower electricity demand
If adopted, the regulations will require televisions sold in California to be more energy efficient beginning in 2011.
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Black Friday 2009; Let the deals begin online
We are coming up on Black Friday; the day after Thanksgiving, the biggest shopping day of the year.
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Samsung regains lead in U.S. LCD-TV market
South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. recaptured leadership of the U.S. LCD-TV market from competitor Vizio Inc.
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10 Fascinating Facts about Black Friday
Black Friday is only days away, and the 2009 edition of Busiest Shopping Day of the Year will boast some impressive bargains.
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