Women

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Women, Not Men, Are Primary Electronics Consumers

From politics to technology, women have played a vital role in shaping today’s society. Some of these achievements and other various tidbits are being highlighted during International Women’s Day on March 8. In regards to the technology spectrum, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) reports that women are the primary consumers when it comes to wireless gadgets and gizmos. According to CEA officials, women are outspending men in electronics purchases US$55 billion to US$41 billion. The trade organization also reports that women influence 90 percent of consumer electronics purchases which amounts to a lot of money when factory-to-dealer sales of consumer electronics are projected to exceed US$155 billion in 2007.

Women, Not Men, Are Primary Electronics Consumers.

Packing Tips for Women

Though targeted to women these tips could potentially apply to anyone. As a guy my pick of the lot is below but the advice does get better.

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