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<strong>Veritas</strong> <strong>et</strong> <strong>Visus</strong> <strong>Display</strong> <strong>Standard</strong> February 2009<br />
More than 18,000 Apple users p<strong>et</strong>ition against Apple’s elimination of FireWire from new MacBooks<br />
In October of 2008, Apple introduced the latest entries in its MacBook line of portable computers. While the<br />
MacBook Pro continues to offer users a FireWire 800 port, two of the less expensive MacBooks have no FireWire<br />
ports whatsoever. This choice left many users wondering why Apple would leave off the connection for so many of<br />
the applications that drew them to the Mac in the first place. FireWire's widespread availability in<br />
desktop computers, laptop PCs, peripherals, storage devices, and home theater components<br />
indicates that many consumers and professionals find FireWire's unique attributes a useful – and<br />
even necessary – part of their electronic experience. Additionally, FireWire's adoption as the<br />
connection of choice for industrial applications and its growing use in automotive n<strong>et</strong>works and<br />
many other mark<strong>et</strong>s further demonstrates its many unique attributes. Online p<strong>et</strong>ition:<br />
http://www.p<strong>et</strong>itiononline.com/mod_perl/signed.cgi?MB1394<br />
Oregan N<strong>et</strong>works unveils Onyx browser application for connected TVs<br />
Oregan N<strong>et</strong>works, an embedded software and solutions company, announced availability of Oregan Media Browser<br />
4.0 for connected DTVs, branded as Onyx, which also comes in a s<strong>et</strong> top box edition for n<strong>et</strong>work operators. Onyx<br />
delivers to consumers simplified accessibility to multiple sources of trusted Intern<strong>et</strong> and personal content on TVs<br />
through a single resident TV application that requires minimal s<strong>et</strong> up and can be easily “called up” in the form of a<br />
widg<strong>et</strong> and dismissed without leaving regular broadcast channels or switching TV inputs. Onyx can work in<br />
conjunction with the existing DVB, ATSC, True2Way and other types of programming, facilitating immediate<br />
access to a vari<strong>et</strong>y of related or relevant web video services and digitally stored content, whilst the TV is tuned into<br />
one of the available broadcast channels. Onyx functionalities are accessible through a single user interface that<br />
integrates seamlessly with the traditional TV viewing experience, whilst offering extended media browsing and<br />
search options via elegant graphical icons, with an intuitive navigational flow throughout. Onyx can be controlled<br />
via a traditional remote control or with a motion sensing remote control. http://www.oregan.n<strong>et</strong><br />
CEA’s updated forecast projects a $1.1 billion decline in 2009<br />
The consumer electronics industry is projected to generate $171 billion in U.S. shipment revenues in 2009,<br />
according to the semi-annual industry forecast released by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). The<br />
primary revenue driver for the industry continues to be digital TV displays, representing 15 percent of total industry<br />
shipment dollars. As the transition to digital television nears, unit shipments of DTVs will approach 35 million in<br />
2009, an increase of nearly 6% over 2008<br />
shipments. LCD displays remain the top<br />
choice among consumers, representing 77%<br />
of total DTV units. With the format war now<br />
s<strong>et</strong>tled, Blu-ray players are expected to see<br />
major growth in 2009. With more content,<br />
new products and lower prices, Blu-Ray<br />
revenues are projected to surpass $1.2 billion.<br />
The gaming category also remains a bright<br />
spot in the CE industry and an increasing<br />
component of consumer spending. The overall<br />
video game mark<strong>et</strong> should grow 11%,<br />
generating nearly $22 billion in revenue this<br />
year, a new high mark for the category.<br />
Software continues to drive the gaming<br />
mark<strong>et</strong>, helped by a growing installed base of next-generation consoles. Gaming software revenues are expected to<br />
grow 18% to nearly $15 billion. The bright spots in two CEA forecast reports fall in the “Anywhere Technologies”<br />
and the “CE Enhancement” categories. Both show increases. The “In Vehicle Technologies” and the “In Home<br />
Technologies” lag behind estimated 2008 levels. http://www.ce.org<br />
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