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Best Buy bets on 3D TV, but no quick payoffs seen

While James Cameron's 3D sci-fi epic Avatar took the box office by storm instantly, the road to success will be much longer for Best Buy Co Inc, which is making a big bet on 3D televisions this year.

Panasonic, Best Buy to tie up on 3D TV sales

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Panasonic Corp will tie up with the top U.S. electronics chain Best Buy Co to market and boost the sales of its 3D TVs in the United States, the Nikkei business daily reported on Sunday.

Comdex makes virtual comeback

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The defining technology trade show of the '80's and '90's is making a return this November, revived as an online-only event.
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Panasonic to launch 3D channels by June 2010

The world's biggest maker of plasma TVs, Panasonic plans to launch its 3D channels by June 2010 with U.S. satellite TV provider Direc TV Group and looks to sell about 1 million units in the first year of their launch, its U.S. chief said on Friday.
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Bad economy takes pizzazz out of CES

Vast, empty spaces in the middle of the show floor. Knots of uniformed salespeople standing idly next to flickering screens. A slow-moving crowd drifting from one display to the next.
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Toshiba to outsource bulk of TVs in U.S.

Japan's Toshiba Corp needs to outsource more TV production in the U.S. to better compete against bigger South Korean rivals and focus on high-end products, an executive said.
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Sony positive on gadget sales

Sony Corp said U.S. electronics sales are looking positive after the holiday season, even as the strong yen handicaps the Japanese conglomerate against South Korean and Chinese rivals.
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TV makers bet big on 3D, payoff uncertain

Television manufacturers are banking on 3D TVs for their next sales boost, with sets capable of adding that extra visual dimension expected to hit U.S. store shelves in force by the middle of 2010.
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TV makers bet big on 3D but payoff uncertain

Television manufacturers are banking on 3D TVs for their next sales boost, with sets capable of adding that extra visual dimension expected to hit U.S. store shelves in force by the middle of 2010.
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Panasonic, DirecTV team up on 3D

Japan's Panasonic Corp and DirecTV Group, the top U.S. satellite TV provider, will together launch three high-definition 3D channels by June to try and jump-start demand for 3D TVs and content.
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Skype to offer video service on LG, Panasonic TVs

Privately held Skype has forged deals with consumer electronics makers LG Electronics and Panasonic in a bid to move its Internet video service beyond the desktop computer to the living room TV.
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Tech showcase looks to regain wow factor

Technology leaders from Microsoft to Intel and Nokia will face new rivals; 3D-TV will be all the rage; and a flurry of glitzy wireless devices -- from e-readers to ever-smaller personal computers -- will make their debuts.
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Daily Outlook - Nov 20

Inflation not a problem, say Fed officials; Cut bonuses, shareholders tell Goldman; PC sales growth returns at Dell
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Sony pushes back profit margin target to 2013

Japan's Sony Corp pushed back an elusive target of an operating profit margin of 5 percent to March 2013, as it heads for its second straight loss and loses ground to overseas competitors.
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Sony aims for 5 percent profit margin in 3 years

Sony Corp aims to earn a 5 percent operating profit margin in three years by turning its struggling LCD TV and game operations profitable next year and launching 3D TVs and lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
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LG Elec trumps forecasts on strong phones, TV sales

LG Electronics Inc's quarterly profit jumped nearly 50 percent thanks to strong sales of mobile phones and TVs, but the company is headed for a weaker fourth quarter on higher marketing costs and price competition.
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LG Elec Q3 trumps forecasts on strong phones, TV sales

LG Electronics Inc's quarterly profit jumped nearly 50 percent thanks to strong sales of mobile phones and TVs, but the company is headed for a weaker fourth quarter on higher marketing costs and price competition.

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