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10 Special report: Sony Technology Conference 2012 Greater engagement with customers becomes Sony’s top priority
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12 Product News 14 Special report: CES 2012 New screen technologies stole the limelight at the show
FEATURES 20 An independent point of view By Robert Hughes, Hughes Electrical
24 Media streaming Are customers buying into media streaming technology?
28 Beat the competition: RGB 30 Retail tookit
Dennis and Jason Digwa explain what it takes to get to the top in electrical retailing How can electrical retailers play to their strengths?
32 Dishwashers Will the latest technological advances increase market penetration of dishwashers in the UK?
REGULARS 21 Amdea comments Douglas Herbison reviews legislation that ensures the safety of electrical products
36 Service Matters Are some TVs more suitable than others to be used with games consoles? Barry Street examines the options
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