Efforts to turn TVs into personal e-mail devices and home-shopping outlets have fared no better.

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Best Buy reported improving profits in the last two quarters led by a shift in sales mix from TVs and PCs to smartphones, e-readers and tablets.

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This router also offers broad compatibility with the latest devices including, smartphones, tablets, e-readers, laptops, game consoles, Smart TVs, Blu-ray players and wireless cameras, among other devices.

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An unmatched value for consumers heading into the holiday season, the E-Series 60" and 70" Razor LED Smart TVs and M-Series 55" and 2D and 3D 65" units will be available in-store and online.

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There are, of course, other arguments for each of the technologies (e.g. bandwidth, remote cameras, matching digital TVs, etc.), and, like any good format war, proponents on each side view their side as the only side.

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Beyond phones, tablets and e-readers, OMAP processors will make their way into cars, Internet-enabled Smart TVs and home automation gadgets.

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