Welcome to the Cardinal Products Online Electronics and Gadgets page. Here individuals and organizations can find an assortment of information and resources regarding the consumer electronics industry.
A Breakdown of the Consumer Electronics Industry
The consumer electronics industry covers many different kinds of electronic devices to be used in the home, at work, or on the go. Some typical examples of consumer electronics include: computers, notebooks, music recording and playback devices, cell phones, game consoles, GPS navigators, cameras, and video recording devices. Typically, electronics devices are produced by manufacturing companies and are then passed on to wholesalers and retail outlets, often worldwide. These devices can be sold to consumers in a variety of ways including online vendors, designated electronics and appliances stores, discount retailers, and department stores.
Lately, the trend in consumer electronics has been towards digital equipment with mobile communications capabilities so that these devices can seamlessly function with computers, smart phones, and other telecommunications devices. This has also coincided with the need to repeatedly upgrade outdated equipment as new technological innovations are developed.
Electronics Industry Consumer Product Resources
Below are a few resources providing information on electronic consumer products:
US Census Bureau: Consumer Electronics Industry