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Why Quality Matters
Imagine you are driving down a familiar road, just as you have done a thousand times before and surprise, a tractor-trailer emerges from a side street directly in front of you! Your survival instinct causes you to stomp on your brake pedal - but to your dismay the...
iPad Hits Verizon Wireless Stores on October 28
Apple and Verizon Wireless announced today that the wireless carrier will begin offering the seminal tablet on October 28. Verizon will sell the WiFi version of the iPad, not the 3G version. Not to fret however as Verizon customers will be able to purchase a MiFi...
Consumer Electronics Product Offering Expansion Begins at Staples
As of this Sunday, Staples will expand its consumer electronics offerings by selling the famed Amazon Kindle eReader, along with popular Kindle accessories. Offering the eReader underscores Staples' ongoing successful efforts to expand it's product mix from...
Legislation Coming to Combat Organized Retail Theft?
In late September, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act of 2010. The purpose of this legislation is to create a dedicated staff and resources within the Department of Justice to specifically focus on...
Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Set to Launch
Microsoft announced that they will be unveiling the new Windows Phone 7 operating system next Monday, October 11. There will be launch events in New York as well as London. The company hopes to overcome a few missteps in their recent adventures into the smartphone...
Holy Mackerel! Sharp Enters the Tablet Arena
OK, perhaps I should have seen it coming. Though I’ll have to admit the entry by Sharp into the tablet fray was a bit of a shocker. Did I say “the entry?” Allow me to clarify by saying "the entries." You see, Sharp has just announced the planned roll-out of three...
RIM Tablet Computer Unveiling Next Week?
It was reported in the Wall Street Journal yesterday that RIM will most likely be launching its new tablet computer (aka BlackPad) early next week at it's developer conference. This comes on the heels of Samsung's inauguration of their Galaxy Tab earlier this month....
Powering and Securing the Top Smartphones
OK, I'll just say up front that this is a little bit of a "self-serving" post. But we're allowed to toot our own horn once in a while and this excitement comes from what our products are currently powering and securing on the market. In a recent video blog, Yahoo!...
One Trick Pony vs. Swiss Army Knife
Numerous reports point to the fact that the consumer electronics market is on the brink of becoming flooded this holiday season with dedicated eReaders. While some might say the dedicated eReader has the potential to go the way of the dinosaur, there are those among...
Report: Shoplifter Apprehensions up 17% in 2009
A recent survey study of 25 large retail companies found that shoplifter apprehensions was up by 16.8% in 2009 over 2008. The survey was conducted by Jack L. Hayes International, Inc. Additionally, the report found that "shoplifters and dishonest employees stole over...
Show of Hands: Who is Getting on the 3D Laptop Gravy Train?
Last week HP announced their new Envy 17 3D laptop, along with their other new notebooks and netbooks that will be available this fall. Sony also recently introduced their 3D Vaios, which will be available in spring 2011. This latest category of laptops also include...
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab: 7″ of Sweetness
Today, Samsung revealed the much anticipated Galaxy Tab. And the quasi phone-slate-tablet-eReader device is already making a big splash in some circles. This is mainly due to it having some major features the iPad does not. The front and rear cameras, feather-like...
Apple iPod Updates: Nano, Touch and Shuffle
The 275+ million-selling iPod family got some face-lifts today. Steve Jobs was in usual form, inspiring (but not perspiring as he didn't don his usual mock turtle neck) at the Apple event in San Francisco. Some highlights include: The new iPod Touch will include front...
The eReader and eBook: Time to Rethink their Future
Well, I have been wrong before so I guess it’s no surprise that I would be wrong again. This time, I think I may have sounded too soon the death knell of the eReader. You see, I figured that once Apple came into the category with the iPad, the other participants might...
Vanguard Management Team Adds Three New Members
We recently added some exceptional people to our Vanguard management team: Rodney Surratt, Controller - Rodney joined Vanguard in July, and brought with him a wealth of accounting and team building acumen. Prior to joining Vanguard, he held the CFO post with SSG...
Vital: A New Sleek Coiled Cord Solution
The Vital solution from Vanguard is the most cost effective power alarm security solution available. Using our standalone Vital coiled cord security solution, you can display, power and protect today’s most popular products. With Vital, you get: On-surface or...
BlackBerry Torch 9800 Launched Today
At the RIM BlackBerry event in New York today, RIM announced the launch of the BlackBerry Torch 9800. It will be available exclusively at AT&T on August 12. So far it's received good reviews around the net. Here' s a quick look and product video posted on...
Will the Latest Round of Activities Advance Any One Player in the eReader Battle?
Copia announces a $99 eReader. After reducing the price to $149, Barnes and Noble is clearing floor space in their stores to show off the Nook. Amazon announces a $139 Kindle and points out that e-book sales are soaring. It’s the middle of the summer and as if it...
Consumer Electronics Sales Growth – Where Will It Come From in 2010?
If you’re a consumer electronics retailer, it is safe to say that from a planning perspective, the holiday season is never far off. As the pages of the calendar melt away and Black Friday draws near, preparations must be made to ensure that shelves will be stocked...
3D TV: When Will You Make the Leap?
Samsung, Sony, Panasonic, LG, Mitsubishi, Sharp, Vizio… Do these names sound familiar to you? All of these giants in the electronic industry are betting big that you will want to make the switch to 3D TVs in the near future. All the negative press that I’ve read...