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NEWS 4 News
Market and industry update
10 Special report: Vogel’s How Vogel’s plans to capitalise on the popularity of ultra slim TV panels
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12 Product News 14 Special report: Intellect CE conference
Digital connectivity and digital radio switchover dominated the conference’s agenda
FEATURES 18 Interactive television
George Cole investigates how on-demand services are changing the role of television
24 Healthy cooking Hayley Gilbert reviews the latest technology and product innovations
28 Sales skills Christine Knott demonstrates how to secure sales with some persistence
31 Independent Business Awards 2010 The industry’s best performers are named
REGULARS 16 AMDEA comments Alex Martin explores the meaning of the CE mark
30 Service Matters Barry Street examines failures and defects of thin screens
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