CEA Optimistic About 2009 Gadget Sales
January 7, 2009 | In: Gadget Events, News
January is a huge month for gadgets with MacWorld in San Fran and the ginormous Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) going on right now in Las Vegas. And despite the sinking American economy, gadgeteers are fairly optimistic about the sales of their tech toys.
According to CEA, consumers will be spending a total lof $724 billion on mobile phones, TVs, laptops and other miscellaneous gadgets during 2009, up 4.3% from last year.
So, why, despite the slowing economy and loss of jobs, will Americans be spending that kind of cash on gadgets and phones? As the propensity of mobile phones and laptops increase, these are becoming more like staples than luxury items.
An economist at a trade group, Shawn DuBravac, says he is confident that the gadget market is far from slowing down.
“Consumer demand in consumer electronics … remains robust,” DuBravac revealed.
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