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Consumer electronics sales grow

But pricey items may fall victim to downturn

The offerings of a home entertainment equipment company draw visitors during a consumer electronics fair in Berlin last month. A trade group predicts holiday sales of home entertainment gear will remain strong. The offerings of a home entertainment equipment company draw visitors during a consumer electronics fair in Berlin last month. A trade group predicts holiday sales of home entertainment gear will remain strong. (Michael Sohn/Associated Press/File 2008)
By Hiawatha Bray
Globe Staff / October 8, 2008

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Faced with the economic crisis, American consumers may be eating out less and buying fewer cars. But their passion for digital electronic gadgets isn't fading as quickly, according to the Consumer Electronics Association. (Full article: 411 words)

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