26 Quotes by Gary Shapiro

The CEA Industry Forum is a gathering place for more than 350 industry visionaries, technology experts and retail executives to come together to focus on the market trends and issues affecting the CE industry, ... This year's keynoters will bring unprecedented value to our attendees in terms of business strategy and information they can use to give their businesses a competitive edge in the marketplace. Needless to say, we are extremely pleased with the heavy hitters in this year's line-up.

In the rush to crack down on pirates, we risk eliminating a critical consumer right the right to use copyrighted material, without the permission of the copyright owner.

I think 1997 will be a year of value for the consumer, ... For instance, the average price of a 31-inch TV set price is $400 less today than it was at the same time last year.

Consumers are realizing the benefits of in-car entertainment and navigation systems. When used properly, these products are great tools that help drivers focus on the road. Consumers need to remember to follow state laws, watch the road and use common sense when putting these and other products to work.

While accessory items and embedded features help minimize driver distraction, nothing replaces simple common-sense when using a cell phone in the car. Pull over to the side of the road to dial manually, know the features and functions of your phone before you drive and allow voice mail to pick up your calls if you are driving - these are all simple and commonsensical steps we can all take to minimize distraction from in-car cell phone use.

A contra dance is like an amusement park ride we make for ourselves.

These five technologies truly illustrate the progress of technology in the digital age, ... Every year the industry continues to make strides toward improvement, and it is clear that the consumer electronics industry has a bright future.

and once you combine wall TV with high-definition television broadcasts that will begin in a few years, you'll have virtual walls in American homes capable of receiving top-quality video signals.