CEA Association News
Outfit your camera with the right accessories
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 15, 2008
Do you need to accessorize your camera? Or maybe you're looking for a great gift for your photo enthusiast. Consider these five fun accessories!
Frame your shot
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 15, 2008
A computer can't make a bad picture good. The simplest way to get a great photo is to compose a great shot. Check out the DigitalTips interactive guide to learn more about framing and other levels of editing.
Adjust your camera to sharpen your style
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 15, 2008
Looking for a camera to bring out your artistic side? Features such as manual focus allow you to compose a shot with an off-centered subject. If action shots are more your style, check out adjustable shutter speeds. Our interactive guide offers tips to choose a camera that's right for you.
This holiday season, connect with high-value target consumers
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 15, 2008
CEA and The Wall Street Journal Office Network have combined marketing efforts to present a one-of-a-kind integrated experiential marketing platform. A holiday tour of premier office properties provides on-site sales opportunities and the ability to showcase goods and services to "time-starved" professionals in the nation's top 10 DMAs throughout the month of December. As 45% of all holiday online spending now occurs from the office, here's your chance to reach busy, affluent consumers when and where they will make last-minute decisions on gift purchases. For more information, visit www.officemedia.com/CEA/HolidayGiftTour.html or contact Kirk Smallwood at (703) 907-7606 or John Costello at (646) 805-7961.
2009 International CES: Register for free before Nov. 1
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 14, 2008
The International CES is the world's largest trade show for consumer technology. It's also the leading showcase for content, innovation and insight. Register before Nov. 1 to avoid a $100 registration fee. The registration fee increases to $200 at 5 p.m. Eastern time Jan. 2. So don't wait!
Broadcast With Dave Graveline at CES
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 14, 2008
As it has for the past 14 years, "Into Tomorrow With Dave Graveline" will once again broadcast from the upcoming CES -- including producing the national show from the CES Unveiled New York event Nov. 11, CES Unveiled in Las Vegas on Jan. 6 and the 2009 International CES from Jan. 8 to 11. If you will be introducing new consumer-electronics products or services and would like to be considered as a guest, please contact Graveline's senior producer, Rob Almanza, ASAP. Graveline's team also will produce "Video Booth Tours" during CES week as well as offering additional promotional opportunities during broadcasts.
Sign up for CES conference sessions now
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 14, 2008
The International CES is the consumer-technology industry's largest educational forum, featuring more than 200 conference sessions and 500 expert speakers. Hear about upcoming trends, understand new technology and delve deep into technical training. If you've already registered for the 2009 International CES, simply select the "register" button on CESweb.org again and log in with your credentials to pick the conference sessions you want to attend. If you haven't registered yet, register for free before Nov. 1, and start picking your sessions now.
Industry Forum registration ends today
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 13, 2008
Today is your last chance to save on Industry Forum registration rates. After today, registration will only be available onsite at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas starting Sunday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m. Join more than 400 of your CE industry peers from companies such as Microsoft, Nokia, Google, Wal-Mart and others to network and attend educational programming. Register now at www.CE.org/industryforum
CEA working on standard for tunneling home-network signals over Internet channels
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 13, 2008
CEA's Home Systems Control Subcommittee is working on CEA-852.1, "Enhanced Tunneling Device Area Network Protocols over Internet Protocol Channels." This standard is expected to provide improvements in performance, scalability and robustness when tunneling home-network signals over Internet channels. Interested in joining this effort? Please contact standards@CE.org.
Bank negotiations? A piece of cake!
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 13, 2008
Granted that no banker will actually get to know your business, so perhaps YOU need to know his! Or at least his language -- and it's not that tough! Talking "bankerese" is the place to start. Then, projecting your business plans in the form bankers appreciate is easy and can be very effective. Learn how in this free webcast.
Feed me CE
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 13, 2008
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is not only the producer of the International CES, it's also the headquarters where more than 2,200 companies look for the best research, training and advocacy solutions for the electronics industry worldwide. Are you up to date on CEA initiatives? Track the latest CEA, CES and CE industry news critical to your business by adding our newsfeed to your favorite RSS reader. Want to participate in the discussion? Take a visit to our blog, Digital Dialogue, and CES Facebook to talk about the latest initiatives and events.
DHTI+ certification gives a competitive edge in digital-home market
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 10, 2008
Validate your ability to install, maintain and repair digital home systems. Earning CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ gives you a competitive edge in a growing market, and it proves your knowledge of basic design concepts of electronic and digital home systems. Learn more about how CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ can advance your career.
Future of Television East
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 10, 2008
The agenda has been posted and speaker selections have begun for Future of Television East, to be held at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York, Nov. 18 and 19. For more information and to request sponsorship or exhibitor information, please contact Ellen Gildersleeve at (310) 855-0033.
Get amped up for EHX Fall '08, Nov. 4 to 7
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 10, 2008
EHX is the industry event for custom electronics. Check out a packed expo floor; see NEW PRODUCTS, Destination Stations focusing on the latest technologies, Demo Alley, and more than 175 exhibitor booths. CEA members save 20% on most training -- use priority code CEA1.
Special offer for new CEA members this fall
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 09, 2008
Are you waiting for the right time to become a CEA member? As of today, Oct. 9, new members will receive the rest of 2008 free with payment of their 2009 membership dues; that's up to 15 months for the price of 12. Don't miss out on valuable member benefits, including free consumer and market research, attendee and exhibitor benefits at the International CES, increased industry credibility, networking with top industry executives, free participation in standards-setting committees, lobbying support and more. For more information or to apply online, visit CE.org or contact Laurie Kulikosky at (703) 907-7562.
CEAPAC: A powerful voice on electronics issues
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 09, 2008
With less than 30 days until the election, CEA's Political Action Committee (CEAPAC) is now more important than ever! Throughout 2008, CEA has remained a powerful voice on issues critical to the industry, including international trade, intellectual-property rights, environmental policy and the DTV transition. CEAPAC is funded solely through voluntary, personal contributions from the executive and administrative personnel of CEA's corporate members and helps to ensure that CEA remains the strongest voice on these important industry issues. For more information, please fill out and fax the PAC authorization form or contact CEAPAC at (703) 907-5224.
The authoritative source for CE-industry data
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 09, 2008
What is your share of the total market? Participating in CEA's Market Activity Reports and Analysis (MARA) program provides in-depth, reliable reports that help you plan for your company's future by tracking factory sales of CE and components products. The MARA program produces weekly, monthly and quarterly factory sales reports on hundreds of consumer electronics and accessories based directly on manufacturers' reports for many product categories.
CEA and Fortune magazine team up to help you maximize your Super Bowl viewing experience
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 08, 2008
This season, CEA brings its technological expertise to the pages of Fortune to offer advice on maximizing your Super Bowl viewing and listening experience. This new section will reach Fortune's audience of 4.1 million business executives and will be made available to attendees at the 2009 International CES in Las Vegas. All advertisers can have a product featured in our "Super Bowl Shopping List" directory. For more information, contact Jordan Hyman at (212) 522-8467.
Last chance to save on Industry Forum Conference rates
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 08, 2008
Register by Monday, Oct. 13, and save $50 off the on-site rates for Industry Forum. More than 400 business executives have already registered for this year's conference. This is your opportunity to network with key leaders of the CE community, get up to date on the latest market trends, understand new technologies and keep current on issues that affect the technologies you create and sell. Register now.
Meet the makers
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 08, 2008
Consider them champions. They've been vetted through round one and hundreds of competitors. Now they're hoping to be your i-stage fan favorite. But this is your last chance to be there. Meet the makers. Vote live. Have a say in the next era of invention by giving them accolades or giving them the axe. Don't miss i-stage, the proving ground for next-gen technologies, live in Las Vegas on Oct. 20 during CEA's Industry Forum. Advance Monday-only passes are available for this event until Oct. 13. They're vying for the spotlight. Be there and decide who will take the stage.
CE comfort in Costa Rica
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 07, 2008
CEA blogger Bhavna Bhatia recounts her surprise on a trip to tech-savvy Costa Rica. "As soon as I stepped off the plane in Liberia, Costa Rica, my cell phone lost signal. With no cell phone, and sweat beads piling up on my nose, I was nervous to see the conditions I would have to live in for the next week. To my surprise, my room came fully equipped with wireless Internet capabilities, a 42-inch flat-screen television and a local cell phone service available for a fee." Read more at Digital Dialogue.
Road warrior guide to accessories
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 07, 2008
Cool consumer electronics can make business travelers more effective and the trip more fun! Make the most of your trip with CEA's road warrior guide.
Special accessories issue of Dealerscope
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 07, 2008
Thank you to the Accessories Division members who contributed to the special accessories issue of Dealerscope, and a special thanks to the staff at Dealerscope for promoting the CEA Accessories Division and the category. The special accessories issue hit newsstands the third week of September and is filled with news and product information on the hottest accessory categories from antennas to batteries. Learn more about CE accessories on DigitalTips.org.
Economy in crisis: What does it mean for CE businesses
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 06, 2008
Scared? Confused? Worried? This country is facing unprecedented economic challenges as uncertainty and fear rock Wall Street daily. As stocks continue to dip lower and investor hesitation grows, this timely and informative webcast will answer your questions about the state of the economy and the CE industry. What is the effect on your business? How is the consumer-electronics industry being affected? What does this mean for the upcoming holiday shopping season?
Leading developers open discussion on HDMI interoperability at Industry Forum
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 06, 2008
Three leaders in the development of high-definition multimedia interface technology (HDMI) -- Intel and Quantum Data -- will appear at a joint Industry Forum-Technology & Standards Forum session to talk about what is being done to improve HDMI interoperability among CE products. This panel session, followed by a Q-and-A, will take place Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 8 a.m. Register and learn more about Industry Forum.
Call for participants to develop Remote User Interface Test Specification for CEA-2014-A Web4CE
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 06, 2008
The Enhanced UPnP Remote User Interface Working Group is seeking knowledgeable participants to help develop a compliance and test specification for CEA-2014-A, "Web-based Protocol and Framework for Remote User Interface on UPnP -- Networks and the Internet (Web4CE)." The specification would initially cover:
- Discovery and Connection of Remote UI Devices (both client and the server)
- Capability Exchange
- HTTP Headers
- XHTML profile (CE-HTML)
- NotifSocket Scripting Object
- Third-party Notifications
- AV control
- Save-Restore
- Cookie Support
- Robustness Guidelines (Server-side only)
Feed Me CE
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 03, 2008
The Consumer Electronics Association is not only the producer of the International CES, it's also the headquarters where more than 2,200 companies look for the best research, training and advocacy solutions for the electronics industry worldwide. Are you up to date on CEA initiatives? Track the latest CEA, CES and CE-industry news critical to your business by adding our newsfeed to your favorite RSS reader.
CEA conducting periodic review of North American Teletext Specification
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 03, 2008
CEA's Television Data Systems Subcommittee is conducting a scheduled periodic review of CEA-516, Joint EIA/CVCC Recommended Practice for Teletext: North American Basic Teletext Specification. This standard describes how to broadcast one-way teletext messages in North America using analog TV signals. While full-power TV broadcasters in the U.S. will stop broadcasting analog signals next February, a number of other video-service providers will continue to use analog signals for some time. Interested in this project? Please contact standards@CE.org.
Consumer confidence continues to increase according to CEA-CNET indexes
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 02, 2008
Consumer confidence in the economy increased in September, according to figures released by CEA and CNET. It marks the third consecutive month in which consumer confidence improved. Consumer confidence in technology was down slightly from last month, but remains higher than the same period last year. To find current and past indexes, charts, methodology and future release dates, log on to www.CEACNETindexes.org.
Sign Up to Meet With a CEA Mentor
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 02, 2008
How often have you wished you had someone you could turn to and get answers to your most-pressing business problems? Now you do! Seasoned CEA industry veterans will be on hand at Industry Forum to meet with members and provide them with advice and information they need to run their businesses more effectively. To learn more about the program, view mentor biographies, areas of expertise and schedule a one-on-one meeting with a CEA mentor, visit our Members-only site. If you have questions about the program, please contact Deb Kassoff at (703) 907-7655.
CEA conducting periodic review of IP telephony standard
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 02, 2008
CEA's Home Networks Committee is conducting a scheduled periodic review of CEA-851.1, IP-Based Digital Telephony for the Versatile Home Network. This standard defines IP-based telephony for the Versatile Home Network. Interested in joining this effort? Please contact standards@CE.org.
New Opportunities for Independent Wireless Dealers
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 01, 2008
Wireless Dealer Magazine's Holiday Buying Expo this October in Las Vegas is a prime opportunity for independent wireless dealers to stock their stores before the holiday buying season. This expo gives retailers one showroom floor to buy wireless products at discounted wholesale prices as well as the chance to attend educational programming and learn about new trends in dealer revenue opportunities. Sponsor, speaker and exhibitor space is going fast, so contact Donna Early at (800) 862-2609, ext. 321 or visit www.wirelessdealerexpo.com to find out more.
National Freedom of Speech Week coming soon
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 01, 2008
National Freedom of Speech Week (NFSW), an annual celebration of First Amendment rights, will take place Oct. 20 to 26. The goal of NFSW is to raise public awareness of the importance of free speech and press in our democracy and to celebrate that freedom. National Freedom of Speech Week was started by The Media Institute, a nonprofit First Amendment organization in Arlington, Va. The success of the week depends on the participation of "partnering organizations," many of which are media companies of all types, their trade associations, and related organizations. National Freedom of Speech Week is proud to include the Consumer Electronics Association as a Partnering Organization. More information about NFSW can be found at www.freespeechweek.org.
Help grow the industry, refer a member
CEA SmartBrief | Oct 01, 2008
Help us grow CEA membership and support the CE industry. Do you have a contact at a nonmember company you would like to get more involved in CEA? We would be happy to discuss the benefits of joining CEA with your industry colleagues. Please send contact information to Jennifer Biggs or call (703) 907-7756.
CEA's Shapiro discusses technology's effect on the global food crisis at United Nations
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 30, 2008
Technology's role in combating the global food crisis was the key theme during a United Nations Private Sector roundtable discussion last week moderated by Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CEA. Universal access to technology for all citizens will serve as a major theme throughout the upcoming 2009 International CES. The second annual Technology and Emerging Countries Program (TEC) will focus on technology's effect on economic advancement and sustainability in developing regions.
Technology and Emerging Countries TechZone
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 30, 2008
Are you a manufacturer or organization that offers products and/or services to support the spread of technology in emerging countries? Then you'll want to take advantage of the opportunity to showcase your products at the 2009 International CES® as part of the Technology and Emerging Countries (TEC) TechZone. Participating companies will display the innovations that make it possible for every person on the planet to make use of technology and benefit from growing CE advances. Foundations and NGOs engaged in disseminating this technology to rural communities are also encouraged to participate. For more information on how you can capitalize on this unique opportunity, contact Chris Amos at (703) 907-7640 or camos@CE.org.
CEA interviews Tekzilla's Veronica Belmont
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 30, 2008
Veronica Belmont is a popular Internet newscaster and co-host of Revision3's tech-central show Tekzilla and Qore on the PlayStation Network. Previously, she hosted Mahalo Daily, Buzz Out Loud and Crave. CEA interviewed Veronica about her current and future Internet gigs, products on her "must have" list, the perks of dating gdgt host Ryan Block and her plans for covering the 2009 International CES.
Moving from visible to irresistible
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 29, 2008
Simply having an online presence solves only one part of the e-commerce puzzle. The other challenge is to attract customers in mass and to have them buy from you directly. Join Digital River in the first of five free webcasts as it reveals simple techniques, hot new trends and inventive ways to make your products irresistible to millions of online customers -- immediately and effortlessly -- in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. Register for free.
2009 International CES: Register for Free Before Nov. 1
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 29, 2008
The International CES® is the world's largest trade show for consumer technology. It's also the leading showcase for content, innovation and insight. Register before Nov. 1 to avoid a $100 registration fee. The registration fee increases to $200 at 5 p.m. Eastern time on Jan. 2. So don't wait!
Advance registration deadline approaching: Save on Industry Forum rates!
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 29, 2008
There are just two weeks left to register for Industry Forum (Oct. 19 to 22, Las Vegas). Advance registration ends Thursday, Oct. 9. If you have not yet registered, this is your last chance to save up to $50 over the on-site registration fees. Don't miss out on the networking opportunities, research-trend analysis, i-stage demonstrations, business-development sessions and much more. Check out videos from last year's Industry Forum and see what you'll be missing. Register now.
CEA working on power line networking standard
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 26, 2008
CEA's Home Control Systems 1 Subcommittee is working on CEA-709.2-B, Control Network Power Line (PL) Channel Specification. This updated standard will describe the physical characteristics of a communications network that uses power lines to collect and distribute information. Interested in joining this effort? Please contact standards@CE.org.
Keeping you safe with sound
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 26, 2008
Cranking up your MP3 player can be a potential cause of hearing loss. Learn more about MP3 listening habits to keep you safe and sound. Then take a trip to the Listen to Your Buds Web site for tips on educating children about the dangers of exposure to excessive volume.
Get in the green at CES
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 26, 2008
Attending the International CES in January? See the pioneering technologies that benefit the environment and sustainability of global economy at the Greener Gadgets TechZone and learn more about the upcoming Greener Gadgets conference, held Feb. 27, in New York.
Clever uses for camera phones
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 25, 2008
Leave a trail of digital bread crumbs when walking in a new city. Capture a whiteboard after a meeting. Be prepared if an accident should happen. For more innovative ideas, read 10 great uses for your camera phone.
CEA developing standard means of documenting distributed audio systems in homes
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 25, 2008
CEA's Audio Systems Committee is working on an addition to ANSI/CEA-2030, Multi-Room Audio Cabling Standard, that will describe how to document distributed audio systems installed in homes. ANSI/CEA-2030 defines how to configure cabling and connectors to distribute analog and digital audio throughout a home. Interested in joining this effort? Please contact standards@CE.org.
Don't forget the audio
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 25, 2008
Whether listening to your favorite artist or watching a movie, quality audio equipment can enhance your experience. Learn how making a few changes to your system can improve your listening life. Setting up a new audio system? Proper cable connections are critical when connecting your audio and video components. Visit the CEA Connections Guide for help.
Mobile maps
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 24, 2008
One of the coolest tech features to hit mobile phones is mapping. Imagine having all the features you love about Web mapping, like MapQuest or Google Maps, accessible through your wireless smartphone. Just like the online sites, you can enter addresses, search for points of interest (tech talk for places such as restaurants, stores and gas stations), get driving (or walking) directions and see real-time traffic conditions.
CEA working on digital overlay for standard portable device connector
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 24, 2008
CEA's Mobile Electronics Committee is working on a "digital overlay" for the portable device connector defined in ANSI/CEA-2017, Common Interconnection for Portable Media Players. It is trying to define a method for the connector to also be able to carry advanced USB signals and high-definition digital-video signals. Interested in joining this effort? Please contact standards@CE.org.
Leave it to the pros
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 24, 2008
Whether you are looking for a professional installer to integrate the latest technology into your home, or you simply want to learn about home-entertainment solutions available to you, we can help! Locate a local TechHome installer.
CEA reviewing security services for versatile home network
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 23, 2008
CEA's Home Networks Committee is conducting a scheduled periodic review of CEA-851.2, Security Services for the Versatile Home Network. This standard defines security services for the home network defined in ANSI/CEA-851-A, Versatile Home Network. It assumes that the home network is digital, based on the Internet Protocol and uses Web tools such as HTTP for device control. Interested in joining this effort? Please contact standards@CE.org.
Multiroom audio: Now serving digital music at home
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 23, 2008
Digital music has forever changed the way we buy and listen to music, but despite its overwhelming popularity, many of us don't take full advantage of all that it has to offer. Most MP3 addicts know that storing music digitally on PCs and portable players gives instant access to entire music collections and the ability to organize and search that music by seemingly endless criteria. But many users seem to forget that digital music is not sentenced to life on the PC or portable player, only to be heard through white earbud-style headphones and car adapter kits. Home-audio systems -- from simple shelf systems to high-end whole-house music systems -- are another great, yet forgotten, venue for listening to digital music.
Want to hang your flat-panel TV on the wall?
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 23, 2008
Aside from the stunning image quality and striking beauty, what really draws many buyers to flat-panel digital-television displays is their ability to go anywhere. No, not like a Jeep. Their ultrathin cabinets, coupled with seemingly unlimited mounting options, enable you to install your new flat-panel TV almost anywhere in your home. But before you or a professional installer start drilling holes, take a look at these five important considerations.
Mohr is better in wireless communications
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 22, 2008
As CEA celebrates the 25th anniversary of the first cellular phone and the launch of the first commercial cellular network, we're taking time to thank and honor industry leaders who have helped change our lives forever. Two such leaders are Mitch and Mike Mohr. The father-son duo have turned Celluphone into one of the most well-known and largest Master Agents in the U.S. Learn more about these wireless pioneers.
Do's and don'ts for digital cameras
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 22, 2008
By now you're probably on your second, third or even your fourth digital camera. You've got more digital photos than you can shake a memory stick at. You've pretty much got this digital-imaging thing down. But are you still making some rookie mistakes? Review the do's and don'ts for your digital photos.
Last chance to enter your innovations
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 22, 2008
The call for entries for the International CES® Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Awards program will close this Wednesday, Sept. 24. See your product featured at the prestigious Innovations 2009 Showcase, earn accolades from your peers and generate global media buzz. This is your chance to be recognized among the top designers and engineers in the consumer-electronics industry, enter now.
CEA continuing effort to establish standard method for measuring and reporting amplifier power
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 19, 2008
CEA's Audio Systems Committee is continuing its effort to establish a standard method for measuring and reporting the output power of multichannel audio amplifiers used in home-theater systems. The goal of this effort is to make it possible for consumers to compare the performance of different surround-sound systems and other in-home audio amplifiers in an "apples-to-apples" manner. Interested in joining this effort? Please contact standards@CE.org.
DHTI+ Certification gives a competitive edge in digital home market
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 19, 2008
Validate your ability to install, maintain and repair digital home systems. Earning CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ gives you a competitive edge in a growing market and proves your knowledge of basic design concepts of electronic and digital home systems. Learn more about how CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ can advance your career.
CEA working to improve DTV audio/video synchronization
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 19, 2008
CEA's Video Systems Committee has begun work on a bulletin that will provide receiver manufacturers with recommended methods for synchronizing audio and video content at the receiver using time stamps in MPEG-2 transport streams. Interested in joining this effort? Please contact standards@CE.org.
CEA working to make alternative-language audio easier to find on DTV sets
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 18, 2008
CEA's Television Data Systems Subcommittee has begun work on a recommended practice that will advise DTV-receiver manufacturers on how to separate different types of DTV audio information, particularly in cases where the TV broadcaster is sending audio in multiple languages. The goal is to make it easier for consumers to find the particular audio feeds they are looking for. Interested in joining this effort? Please contact standards@CE.org.
September Vision covers IPv6, Israel and growth of home theater
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 18, 2008
Don't miss the latest issue of CE Vision, now available online. Learn how IPv6 will dramatically change the online world, take a closer look at the growing Israeli market, see how rising gasoline prices have created a surprise upturn for home theaters and read our Visionary feature on DBL Distributing's Henry Chiarelli.
Gibson Guitar is final visit for AWWT tour
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 17, 2008
The America Wins With Trade bus cruised into Music City to a warm welcome from Gibson USA. We were met by employees from Gibson eager to show us their facilities and how they make guitars -- an impressive, painstaking process! CEA was joined by Stephen Claeys and representatives from the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. This stop wrapped the end of a successful America Wins With Trade tour.
Get amped up for EHX Fall 08, Nov. 4 to 7
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 17, 2008
EHX is the industry event for custom electronics. Check out a packed expo floor; see NEW PRODUCTS, Destination Stations focusing on the latest technologies, Demo Alley, and more than 175 exhibitor booths. CEA members save 20% on most training -- use priority code CEA1.
Identifying and managing trade risk in the global arena
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 17, 2008
This webcast will cover the types of risks that arise in international trade and how trade-finance solutions diminish these risks for U.S. exporters. It will also explain how companies should position themselves to address political instability, currency fluctuations, global economic challenges and more. Register today.
2009 International CES registration is free before Nov. 1
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 16, 2008
The International CES is the leading showcase for technology, content, innovation and insight. Act before Nov. 1 and we'll waive the $100 registration fee. The registration fee increases to $200 on Jan. 2. So don't wait!
Latest on DVD ripping
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 16, 2008
RealNetworks recently launched its RealDVD Software application to great fanfare. The application allows users to copy DVDs to their hard drives for later playback. Digital Freedom campaigners are no doubt familiar with the CSS encryption that most Hollywood DVDs are "protected" with, but it appears that RealNetworks has signed licenses with the DVD Copy Control Association to allow for this type of playback. The Digital Freedom Campaign applauds this development and encourages you to check out the EFF's commentary and the great article from CEPro summarizing the latest developments in DVD ripping.
Thinking about holiday sales yet?
CEA SmartBrief | Sep 16, 2008
The fourth-quarter holiday-shopping period is more than vital -- it's often the make-or-break period for retailers and product manufacturers. Industry success or disappointment hinges on consumer gift-giving decisions. Attend Industry Forum to see CEA present its "15th Annual CE Holiday Purchase Patterns Study." The report includes analysis of industry growth targets and year-over-year trends, consumer gift-giving plans and wish lists for adults and children.
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