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HDTV set sales are falling off as prices rise, according to Retrevo, a
Web-based operation that tracks consumer electronics trends. The
Retrevo folks say that HDTV set prices have increased as much as 30
percent since mid-January, and during the same period, demand has
decreased “while other electronics product categories remained flat or
increased slightly.” more
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Don’t think that electronics make good gifts only for guys. Women—especially Moms—love them too. A recent study from Retrevo.com found that while more men than women consider themselves tech savvy, more women were able to correctly identify what “MB” refers to (megabyte) and what "1080p" stands for in HDTV jargon (the highest level of high definition). more
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With little technological differences between their products, marketers are looking beyond speeds and feeds to differentiate their brands. Design, color, form factor, and texture are the new key features for tech products. And it is into those niches that gender- based marketing can start to get a foothold -- especially as electronics companies began to grapple with the fact that women make more electronic purchasing decisions than they might have assumed. (A recent survey by Retrevo indicated that women by some measures were more knowledgeable about tech buzzwords than men.) more
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We've got a new survey here, and it says something completely different: Turns out, according to Silicon Valley-based consumer guide Retrevo, women know a lot more about gadgetry than we give them credit for .. and men? They come up short. more
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Men may generally be considered more tech savvy than women, but a new study shows that these days, women know gadgets, and its the men who are behind the curve.
A new study conducted by Retrevo, a company that matches consumers with compatible electronics, found that although men are confident about the latest gizmos, women are actually more astute when it comes to deciphering tech lingo and devices. more
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In honor of Earth Day 2009, Retrevo has put out a guide to Greener Living with Electronics. It’s a thick document to wade through, but it’s got nice nuggets of research and some practical recommendations. Read it for green gadget suggestions as well as tips for how to do better with what you’ve got. more
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A new study suggest when it comes to the electronics industry’s effort to be more environmentally friendly, the public isn’t buying. Literally. more
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Consumer electronics companies may be selling an environmentally friendly message, but consumers aren't necessarily buying, especially if it means a higher price.
According to the results of a recent survey by Retrevo... more
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A consumer study conducted by the consumer electronics education Web site Retrevo indicates mistrust, lack of education and high prices are hindering the CE industry’s green efforts. more
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Consumers aren't as "green" as they say they are, based on a study of consumer buying behavior by consumer electronics resource Retrevo. Most consumers (75 percent) say that buying green is important to them. However, most consumers aren't willing to pay premiums: more
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California's proposed energy efficiency standards for television sets will cost consumers money, says the Consumer Electronics Association in a study to be released this week...The CEA fusillade raises the question: Are the longterm energy savings of efficient TVs enough to overcome consumer resistance to initially higher purchase prices? A study by Retrevo indicates that 75 percent are interested, but fewer than half have actually put money on the table, and 35 percent are unwilling to pay a premium. more |
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The average price for a HDTV increased more than 10 percent in February, according to Retrevo.
We’ve seen HDTV prices fall since about May of 2008, reaching a 35 percent drop in January 2009.... more
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Despite all of the attention paid in recent years to green electronics, are customers less interested in green CE than previously thought? That's the conclusion of a new survey released this week by Retrevo, a Web site that matches people and electronics. more
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HDTV prices have been falling for as long as anyone can remember, and given the poor state of the economy, there was no reason to believe those prices were going to stop dropping anytime soon. Throw in the fact that the holiday shopping season and the Super Bowl (a.k.a. the other big time to buy a new TV) are behind us, and the fact that consumer electronics Web site Retrevo is reporting that HDTV prices jumped 10 percent in February is pretty remarkable... more
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We've been used to HDTV prices sliding in one direction, but data from Retrevo's CE Index indicates a slight uptick in average prices, with a 10% jump from January to February... more
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According to the Retrevo CE Index HDTV prices are on the rise in February. This is the first rise in prices since May 2008. Prices in February were up 10% after dropping approximately a total 35% from May 2008 to January 2009. Demand for HDTVs spiked as you might expect in January due to the holidays and Superbowl. There's nothing like a big sporting event to get people out and buying TVs. more
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The average selling price for HDTVs jumped by more than 10 percent in February, according to data from the Retrevo CE Index, a publicly-available index from Retrevo that maps daily trends in the consumer electronics industry across 40 categories and more than 4,000 products by price and demand. more
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Low-income people who lack addresses recognized by the census can't get coupons for converter boxes... Single-room occupancy hotels such as the Sanborn, which is operated by the Skid Row Housing Trust, are classified by the federal government as business addresses, not residential, and therefore are ineligible...
There are other options... Community leaders could set up programs to help people donate coupons they don't need to those who aren't eligible to get them on their own. A company called Retrevo has set up a website, at www.retrevo.com/dtv, to do just that. more
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After a period of steadily dropping HDTV prices the cost of sets to consumers appears to be climbing again.
The average selling price for HDTVs in the US jumped by more than 10 per cent in February, according to data from the Retrevo CE Index. more
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Digital Home has been closely following the high definition television marketplace for over eight years and during that time it had become accepted wisdom that HDTV prices would be lower in the future...For this reason it was remarkable to read that consumer electronics website Retrevo is reporting the average selling price for HDTVs jumped by more than 10% in February. more |
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