Dealerscope Today : May 20, 2013

Ode to a Consumer Electronics Salesman

My name is Peter Weedfald and I am a salesman. I am proud and honored to declare it, to live it, to teach it, to appreciate it, to be personally energized and blessed by it.... more »

CEA Backs Patent Reform Legislation

The Consumer Electronics Association Friday praised the introduction of a new bill in Congress which will combat "patent trolls." The End Anonymous Patents Act was introduced this week by Rep. Ted Deutch, a Democrat from Florida. ... more »

Highlights From Ingram Micro CE's Expo

Alexandra Harding, Director of Vendor Management and Purchasing, Trey Lake Vendor Business Manager for Ingram Micro Consumer Electronics with Stacia Alexander, National Account Manager for Samsung at the IMCE Spring 2013 Vendor Expo.

Some highlights from Ingram Micro CE's recent Expo event (photos courtesy of IMCE) ... more »

GoldenEar Prices New Invisa Speakers

GoldenEar Technology this week announced that it is now shipping its Invisa 7000 and Invisa MPX architectural speakers in the U.S., Canada and its export markets. Both have an MSRP of $499. ... more »

Dealerscope Retail Excellence Awards Are Now Accepting Submissions

It’s time again for Dealerscope’s Retail Excellence Awards, the search for the best CE and appliance retailers in the industry.... more »

CTPG Bookstore is Now Open

The Consumer Technology Publishing Group store is now open for business at store.ctpgonline.com.... more »

Stereo Advantage Moves, Will Emphasize Warehouse Concept

Stereo Advantage said Friday that it is moving once again to a new location, and will switch to the Stereo Advantage Warehouse Sales Center concept. ... more »

iLuv Aud 5 Lightning Connector Dock Now Shipping

From Appletell

Your iPhone 5 has been a boat adrift long enough. Time to bring it to port, and the iLuv Aud 5 Lightning speaker dock is now open. Originally unveiled at CES 2013 in January, the Aud 5 is iLuv’s first audio... more »

Sony, E-Ink Making a Digital Paper Notebook

From Gadgetell

I’m anticipating Sony’s A4-sized (8.3-inches x 11.7-inches) digital paper slate to be rather beneficial in my life. Unveiled last week, their ongoing collaborative project using E Ink’s latest flexible Mobius technology provided a prototype that weighs only 358-grams. And at... more »

Integra Debuts DTR-30.5 Network AV Receiver

From HomeTechTell

At some point in the future, I would like to have a man-cave. You’re almost certainly thinking, “Duh. What man doesn’t?”, and I’ll allow it. One of the decisions that will have to be made is whether to put it... more »

Mophie Juice Pack Plus for iPhone 5 Adds 120% Battery Life

From Appletell

Mophie has put the word out that its new Juice Pack Plus for iPhone 5 is now available for purchase. This battery life extender—which also doubles as a protective case for your iPhone 5—promises to give 120% extra juice. As... more »