Top Stories of April 2012

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Thursday · April 26, 2012 CE Pro Monthly Recap Top Stories of April 2012

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Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn Resigns Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn steps down after nearly three years at the helm. Best Buy says it was a mutual decision. Test Your HDMI Troubleshooting Knowledge Isolating the causes of HDMI problems in the field can save time and create satisfied clients. Check out these 8 real-world scenarios. 14 Problem-Solving Products for Your Next Install Fred Harding flips through the Capitol Sales catalog, suggesting hidden gems that solve big headaches for integrators. 10 Failed Electronics Retailers CE Pro rounds up 10 failed electronics retailers throughout the years. 9 Wiring Disasters Installer lands takeover job due to solid relationship with cable guy. Verizon Customers: Home Control System Full of Bugs Customers are reporting a slew of glitches with Verizon's home control and monitoring system. Is it too buggy to succeed? Here's a look at some of the complaints. Apple TV in High Demand, Threatens Leading Brands A new study from KAE says 25 percent of US respondents are ready to buy an Apple-branded TV. Richard Glikes: Long Live Best Buy A Best Buy collapse is the last thing the custom installation industry can afford, says Richard Glikes, founder of buying group Azione Unlimited and former executive director of the HTSA. Can Ceton Rejuvenate Windows Media Center, Extenders? Ceton shows Windows Media Center Extender with built-in Web browser and DTS audio technology at NAB 2012, complementing its InfiniTV 4 USB multistream tuner. IKEA to Sell TVs & Electronics Integrated into Furniture Uppleva smart TV from IKEA integrates a cabinet, Blu-ray player, speakers, cable, wireless subwoofer and Swedish attitude into a single piece of ready-to-assemble furniture. Top Downloads How to Demo High-Performance Video Increase Your Margins by Selling Home Theater Seating 9 Myths About the Cloud Buyer's Guide Buyer's Guide is searchable by product category, leading CE professionals directly to your products. CE Pro Plus We're offering more industry analysis, market research and brand awareness studies to help improve your business decisions. CE Pro Forums Interact with other installers, discuss products and upcoming events, share installation tips, and help out consumers in our Ask a Pro thread.

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Verizon Customers: Home Control System Full of Bugs

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Wednesday · April 25, 2012 CE Pro Newsletter Verizon Customers: Home Control System Full of Bugs

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Latest News Verizon Customers: Home Control System Full of Bugs Customers are reporting a slew of glitches with Verizon's home control and monitoring system. Is it too buggy to succeed? Here's a look at some of the complaints. Story Nationwide Acquires Canadian Buying Group Cantrex Sony 4K BDP-S790 Blu-ray Player Upscales 1080p Content Hilarious! Conan Spoofs Ikea Uppleva TV Furniture Honeywell LYNX Touch 5100 Alarm Panel Features Wi-Fi, 4G HES: Solving Specialty Retail's Identity Crisis

Commercial Integrator 8 Markets the iPad is Revolutionizing Take a look at some ways the iPad is being used in churches, schools, and health care settings. Story CE Pro Service is Not a Marketing Expense Many integrators don't charge for post-installation services, saying it is a marketing expense and they won't receive referrals from those customers if charged for service. Story Forums Marketing / Promotional Images & Photos Do You Charge for Post-Installation Services? What is the 1 Element That Takes a Home Theater to the Next Level? White Papers How to Demo High-Performance Video Selling the Virtues of Equipment Racks Increase Your Margins by Selling Home Theater Seating Career Center Whether you're posting a new job or looking for one, the CE Pro Career Center works! Marketstar Corporation, Sony ES Market Training Specialist IMS Engineered Products, Sales Account Manager Buyer's Guide Buyer's Guide is searchable by product category, leading CE professionals directly to your products. CE Pro Plus We're offering more industry analysis, market research and brand awareness studies to help improve your business decisions. CE Pro Forums Interact with other installers, discuss products and upcoming events, share installation tips, and help out consumers in our Ask a Pro thread.

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Fundamentals of Digital Music; Solving Specialty Retail's Identity Crisis

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Tuesday · April 24, 2012 CE Pro Newsletter Fundamentals of Digital Music; Solving Specialty Retail's Identity Crisis

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Latest News The Fundamentals of Digital Music Jack Shafton of GoldenEar Technology explains digital audio formats and how CE pros can educate clients who are becoming more interested in digital audio technologies. Story SDG&E and SoCal Edison: Pay to Get Your Dumb Meters Back HES: Solving Specialty Retail's Identity Crisis 5 Reasons to Upsell Central Vac Rewriting the Rules of Surveillance: 4 Trends

Commercial Integrator 8 Markets the iPad is Revolutionizing Take a look at some ways the iPad is being used in churches, schools, and health care settings. Story CE Pro Service is Not a Marketing Expense Many integrators don't charge for post-installation services, saying it is a marketing expense and they won't receive referrals from those customers if charged for service. Story Forums Marketing / Promotional Images & Photos Do You Charge for Post-Installation Services? What is the 1 Element That Takes a Home Theater to the Next Level? White Papers How to Demo High-Performance Video Selling the Virtues of Equipment Racks Increase Your Margins by Selling Home Theater Seating Career Center Whether you're posting a new job or looking for one, the CE Pro Career Center works! Marketstar Corporation, Sony ES Market Training Specialist IMS Engineered Products, Sales Account Manager Buyer's Guide Buyer's Guide is searchable by product category, leading CE professionals directly to your products. CE Pro Plus We're offering more industry analysis, market research and brand awareness studies to help improve your business decisions. CE Pro Forums Interact with other installers, discuss products and upcoming events, share installation tips, and help out consumers in our Ask a Pro thread.

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