http://www.cepro.com/topic/C318 Research Stories from CE Pro, The Leading Information Source for the Custom Electronics Installer en cepro@ehpub.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-06T21:37:32+00:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/consumers_want_hdtvs_this_holiday_season/K318 http://www.cepro.com/article/consumers_want_hdtvs_this_holiday_season/#When:19:39:52Z About 25 percent of consumers plan on buying a new TV within the next six months, according to NPD Group. News, Product News, Display Devices, Research 2009-11-05T19:39:52+00:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/cea_holiday_sales_to_be_driven_by_doorbuster_deals/K318 http://www.cepro.com/article/cea_holiday_sales_to_be_driven_by_doorbuster_deals/#When:17:35:41Z CEA industry insiders aren't bullish on Q4. Nearly half of them believe they'll need bigger deals to generate store traffic. News, Business Resources, Research 2009-10-29T17:35:41+00:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/smart_grid_a_trend_to_watch_in_2010/K318 http://www.cepro.com/article/smart_grid_a_trend_to_watch_in_2010/#When:16:12:39Z Consumer Electronics Association hails smart grid's energy efficiency, other green technologies. News, Alternative Energy, Business Resources, Research 2009-10-29T16:12:39+00:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/nordost_aims_to_validate_cable_performance/K318 http://www.cepro.com/article/nordost_aims_to_validate_cable_performance/#When:17:39:17Z Company says it can verify the investment into cabling and demo its positive affects on a system. News, Wire And Cable, Research 2009-10-27T17:39:17+00:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/how_men_in_their_30s_use_electronics/K318 http://www.cepro.com/article/how_men_in_their_30s_use_electronics/#When:15:36:21Z Survey shows emphasis on content over performance. CE pros can learn about new clients. News, Slideshow, Research 2009-10-27T15:36:21+00:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/video_game_sales_rebound_in_september/K318 http://www.cepro.com/article/video_game_sales_rebound_in_september/#When:19:09:00Z Sales increased 1 percent to $1.28 billion, and PS3 outsold Xbox 360, Wii for first time in United States. News, Product News, Gaming, Research 2009-10-20T19:09:00+00:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/holiday_shopping_season_not_looking_merry/K318 http://www.cepro.com/article/holiday_shopping_season_not_looking_merry/#When:18:03:00Z According to WorkPlace Media, 43 percent of working consumers will be spending less this holiday season. Blogs, Research 2009-10-19T18:03:00+00:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/blu_ray_sales_up_83_in_2009/K318 http://www.cepro.com/article/blu_ray_sales_up_83_in_2009/#When:17:19:00Z Digital Entertainment Group says more than 3.3 million Blu-ray players were sold through the first three quarters of 2009. News, Product News, Blu-ray/HD DVD, Research 2009-10-19T17:19:00+00:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/3d_tv_how_much_are_consumers_willing_to_pay/K318 http://www.cepro.com/article/3d_tv_how_much_are_consumers_willing_to_pay/#When:14:22:00Z The jury is still out on 3D being the next big thing in consumer electronics. Will 3D be affordable enough to get consumers to buy a new TV, Blu-ray player or gaming console? News, Product News, Display Devices, Research 2009-10-09T14:22:00+00:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/3dtv_shipments_to_reach_46_million_in_2013/K318 http://www.cepro.com/article/3dtv_shipments_to_reach_46_million_in_2013/#When:18:42:46Z GigaOM says consumers will opt for 3DTVs even if most content is in 2D. News, Product News, Display Devices, Research 2009-10-05T18:42:46+00:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/displaysearch_increases_2009_lcd_shipment_forecast_to_130m/K318 http://www.cepro.com/article/displaysearch_increases_2009_lcd_shipment_forecast_to_130m/#When:18:14:00Z New forecast represents annual growth of 24%, which DisplaySearch attributes to falling prices and a strong second quarter. News, Product News, Display Devices, Research 2009-09-29T18:14:00+00:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/study_50_of_households_didnt_buy_ce_in_first_half_of_2009/K318 http://www.cepro.com/article/study_50_of_households_didnt_buy_ce_in_first_half_of_2009/#When:12:52:00Z Desktops, laptops and LCDs most popular purchases, but fewer households are buying than in 2007 and 2008. News, Product News, Research 2009-09-18T12:52:00+00:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/study_settop_box_shipments_to_grow_42_in_2009/K318 http://www.cepro.com/article/study_settop_box_shipments_to_grow_42_in_2009/#When:18:13:01Z iSuppli says settop box shipments will reach 136.7 million units in 2009 and 200 million units by 2013. News, Video Sources, Research 2009-08-26T18:13:01+00:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/vizio_lcds_remain_consumers_top_choice_in_q2/K318 http://www.cepro.com/article/vizio_lcds_remain_consumers_top_choice_in_q2/#When:18:30:01Z iSuppli says Vizio maintained lead, but Samsung is closing quickly. News, Display Devices, Research 2009-08-19T18:30:01+00:00 http://www.cepro.com/article/lcd_tv_sales_grow_9_in_second_quarter_of_2009/K318 http://www.cepro.com/article/lcd_tv_sales_grow_9_in_second_quarter_of_2009/#When:18:36:00Z Quixel Research says sales of 22-, 32- and 40/42-inch models spurred growth. News, Display Devices, Research 2009-08-17T18:36:00+00:00