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Gateway turns off the TV

July 21, 2005 Merger with eMachines and closure of Gateway stores had a lot to do with the decision, analysts say. TAGS: Richard Shim, Gateway Inc., consumer electronics, profit margin, TV, eMachines Inc., PC company, decision, Dell, PC

FAQ: The 411 on radio frequency interference

July 27, 2007 Ever wonder what causes that annoying "buzz" from a speaker? It's called radio frequency interference. TAGS: radio frequency, cell phone company, consumer electronics, interference, radio, cell phone, FAQ, Apple iPhone, computer monitor, speakers, monitor, TV, PC

Consumer electronics sales jump in '04

January 5, 2005 TVs, MP3s and even PCs all saw gains in 2004, says a CEA report. The coming year should see an equally large lift. TAGS: consumer electronics, memory card, digital television, TV, MP3 player, MP3, electronics, PC

Wal-Mart kicks off holiday season with $398 laptop

November 6, 2006 Retailer has started selling lower-priced Compaq laptop and discount TVs in a bid to expand its consumer electronics business. TAGS: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., price cut, Stephen Baker, Everex, Black Friday, notebook computer, consumer electronics, laptop computer, Compaq Computer Corp., Dell, Panasonic, TV, brand, Microsoft Windows Vista, HP, PC

Intel moves closer to your living room

February 24, 2005 After abandoning plan to offer LCOS chips, Intel purchases Oplus, an Israeli maker of chips that enhance television images. TAGS: Oplus Technologies, LCoS, digital television, Intel, consumer electronics, TV, spokesman, brand name, LCD, video, PC

China's Haier eyes U.S. living rooms

January 22, 2008 The mini-fridge maker wants to make it big in TVs and lifestyle products, and why not? It's got friends in the NBA and at Macy's and RealNetworks.Photos: From fridges to upscale phones TAGS: fridge, China, Lenovo, U.S., consumer electronics, electronics, cell phone, brand, IBM Corp., Samsung Electronics, PC, TV

Seagate poised for CE push

June 13, 2005 As the consumer electronics market urges drive prices up, company identifies digital television and cell phones as areas for growth. TAGS: Seagate Technology, digital television, consumer electronics, Microsoft Windows CE, electronics, Maxtor, cell phone, hard drive, TV, PC

The digital home: Still a handyman's special?

May 9, 2007 Someday soon, it'll be easy to stream video to every room and every device. For now, it's still a labor of love.Bringing wireless connections home TAGS: Digital Home, consumer electronics, living room, Apple TV, set-top box, High-speed Internet, set-top, digital video, TV, Apple Computer, digital-rights management, entertainment, electronics, recorder, service provider, U.S.

Cisco looks for friends in consumer electronics

January 9, 2007 CEO is expected to outline the company's goal of partnering with content owners, electronics makers and service providers. TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., John Chambers, consumer electronics, Consumer Electronics Show, electronics, electronics company, cable company, TV, service provider, CEO, PC

Intel CEO sees Net boosting consumer electronics

January 8, 2008 Paul Otellini predicts during his CES keynote that the Net's impact on the computer industry will play out again in the consumer electronics market. Photos: Otellini predicts always-connected world TAGS: Paul Otellini, consumer electronics, electronics, Consumer Electronics Show, CEO, chipset, Intel, broadband, TV, video, games, PC

Windows XP in your living room

January 7, 2002 At the Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates will show off an interface intended to turn PCs into home electronics or entertainment systems. Think XP with a remote control. TAGS: Stephen Baker, consumer electronics, entertainment, Bill Gates, home entertainment, electronics, Consumer Electronics Show, chairman, Compaq Computer Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, TV, HP

Sony gets personal with its line dance

February 28, 2007 Consumer electronics giant shows off its new wares with an emphasis on "lifestyle," "emotional" and "experience."Photos: Sony struts its stuff TAGS: commoditization, Sony Vaio, Sony Corp., living room, electronics company, consumer electronics, TV, vice president, notebook computer, electronics, brand, PC

Can Japan rule the consumer electronics realm?

October 6, 2004 Yes, technologists there say; they'll do it with a little help from Sony and a group of people called the Bro Dra. TAGS: Japanese company, Japan, consumer electronics, broadband network, broadband, South Korea, electronics, president, TV, Sony Corp., information technology, Intel, PC

Xbox plays starring role in Windows update

October 14, 2005 New software will more closely link the gaming console into Microsoft's digital entertainment strategy. TAGS: Media Center PC, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox 360, MTV, home entertainment, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, consumer electronics, console, Microsoft Windows Update, America Online Inc., entertainment, Microsoft Windows Vista, electronics, games, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer

Tech tunes into TV at CES

January 3, 2006 Video everywhere--on PCs, phones, televisions--will be the watchword at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. TAGS: Consumer Electronics Show, Stephen Baker, Intel Viiv, NPD Group Inc., entertainment, Las Vegas, Hollywood, consumer electronics, founder, cable company, CEO, cell phone, movie, retailer, TV, Google Inc.

Playing Net movies on your TV

December 29, 2004 New devices that bridge the online divide are widely available, but getting legal content is still a work in progress. TAGS: DivXNetworks, digital video, consumer electronics, Hollywood, movies, TV, wireless router, Wi-Fi, multimedia, Ethernet, DVD player, video, PC, DVD

Barrett: One chip to rule the radio waves

January 7, 2005 Proliferation of wireless channels calls for chips that can be tuned to each through software, Intel's CEO says. TAGS: Craig Barrett, radio, consumer electronics, CEO, Intel, electronics, TV, notebook computer, PC

Gateway: From PC powerhouse to buyout bargain

August 28, 2007 Suitors once offered $7 billion for Gateway, but after a decade of missteps and bad luck, the company is snapped up for a modest $710 million. TAGS: Gateway Inc., PC company, eMachines Inc., consumer electronics, Acer Inc., Compaq Computer Corp., electronics, eBay Inc., CEO, Dell, PC, TV, HP

Year in review: iPod goads gadget gains

December 27, 2004 Inspired by success of Apple iPod, major PC players try their hand at music players. TAGS: consumer electronics, electronics, digital audio, TiVo Inc., gadget, digital video, Apple iPod, Palm Treo, DVD player, handheld, Apple Computer, PDA, Dell, Sony Corp., DVD, video

Dell beats estimates, eyes $80 billion goal

February 10, 2005 As rival HP reshuffles its executive deck, No. 1 PC maker Dell beats analysts' expectations for its fourth quarter and aims ever higher. TAGS: Kevin Rollins, shipment, Carly Fiorina, consumer electronics, earnings, PC company, Dell, goal, music player, tax, electronics, CEO, server, TV, HP, PC