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U.S. DTV sales up 100%

HILTON HEAD S.C. - Sales of digital televisions in the United States grew more than 100% during the first quarter of 2006, announced Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) president and CEO Gary Shapiro in a recent speech.According to new figures released by CEA, the industry sold 3.4 million DTV units in the States during the first quarter of 2006, equaling a 101%increase in unit sales over the same time last year, and US$3.6 billion in dollar sales. Unit sales of flat panel displays also rose dramatically during the first quarter with a 201% jump, "bringing to life the findings of a...