Petra 5-in-5, Week 41, 2012

Petra's new catalog hits the web, the Mars Rover checks in at Gale Crater, Dish Network tries to bail water out of Blockbuster's sinking ship, Facebook 'likes' become automated hugs, and Farmville is on the decline. All right here on Petra Channels!

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Petra Pulse - Week 40, 2012: Part 4

Closeouts, closeouts, closeouts! Check out the Monster Just Hook It Up HDMI Cable, the MadCatz Playstation 3 Wireless Game Pad, and the Dual Single-DIN In-Dash Mechless Receiver with iPod Dock. Find more closeouts at petra.com/closeouts!

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Petra Pulse - Week 40, 2012: Part 3

Aaron loves the Conair Shower Radio. It's a great way to keep up with your favorite morning radio shows!

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Petra Pulse - Week 40, 2012: Part 2

Make sure to pick up the Speck iPhone 5 PixelSkin Case for your favorite Apple customers!

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Petra Pulse - Week 40, 2012: Part 1

New to the site this week is the Harry Potter The new iPad 3rd Gen/iPad 2 Leather Smart Case with Slytherin crest. Not a fan of snakes? No worries - we've also got Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Gryffindor!

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Hot Industry News: Apples Files Patent Application for ‘Intelligent Automated Assistant’

Apple made a move to try and protect what we assume is its beloved Siri today by filing a patent on the voice navigation system. The patent describs an “intelligent  Automated Assistant”, with a description detailing an application that is guided through the user’s speech. Yup, sounds like Siri.

The patent then describes how ‘user intent’ is carried out, either by launching an additional app or performing a specific function. The commands are also described pretty thoroughly, with examples of anchor text that could be used by the automated assistant to understand what exactly it is you’re asking.

To read this article in full (or see the patent in its entirety), click here.

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Petra Product Spotlight: Pinnacle Speakers P-WAFR Bar 32 Wafer™ Series 7-Element Speaker Bar for Super Thin TVs 32" & Up

The Pinnacle Speakers P-WAFR Bar 32 Wafer™ Series 7-Element Speaker Bar for Super Thin TVs 32" & Up is a fantastic accessory for your gorgeous, but acoustically lacking flat panel television. This 200-watt speaker bar is just 1.9” deep, so you can even mount it on the wall directly below or above your television.

The carbon graphite woofers and mid-bass drivers help create a smooth, linear response, and the gold-plated binding posts offer a secure connection. The spring-loaded binding posts offer fast and simple hook-up, and the 3” polymer cone woofers and three 1” pivoting liquid-cooled titanium dome tweeter with plasma vapor treatment offer a pristine sound. It’s also internally braced to eliminate distortion at all volume levels, and includes a Flush Fit™ wall bracket for horizontal mounting and threaded inserts that accept after-market pivot bracket wall mounts.
At just under 10 pounds and created by a more than 30-year-young company, these speakers make a great investment. Check out more of our Home Theater offerings, or head over to the Pinnacle web page.
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Petra Minute - September 24, 2012

Here's Monica bringing you a quick summary of what you'll be seeing this week on Petra Channels!
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Petra Pulse - Week 38, 2012: Part 4

Amazing closeout deals this week include the Whistler Exclusive High-Performance Radar/Laser Detector with Blue 7-Segment Display, the Sony Playstation Move Navigation Controller, and the Targus Small Camera Case in Gray.

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Petra Pulse - Week 38, 2012: Part 3

The Whistler Tire Scout Tire Pressure Monitoring System is great for reducing risk and improving fuel economy!

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Petra Pulse - Week 38, 2012: Part 2

In part two of the Pulse, Monica talks about the Audiofly 56 Series Noise-Isolating Headset with Microphone in Vintage White. They even come with their own velvet-lined storage tin!

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Petra Pulse - Week 38, 2012: Part 1

Here's Monica with part one of the Pulse, talking about the Trident iPhone 4/4S Apollo Case with 2 Interchangeable Back Plates (Red/Black). The interchangeable back plates make it like having two cases in one!

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Petra 5-in-5, Week 37, 2012

Petra.com closeouts, Google Fiber may be coming to a neighborhood near you, a new sleep monitoring device may help identify your ideal sleeping conditions, new iPad cases make a splash, and GoDaddy gets hacked. All right here on Petra Channels!

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Petra Product Spotlight: From SCOSCHE, The new iPad® 3rd Gen webKASE Sport-Style Polycarbonate Case (Red)

New at Petra, we’ve got the webKASE Sport-Style Polycarbonate case in red from SCOSCHE. This product fits the new iPad® 3rd Gen. This product also comes with interwoven polycarbonate, providing enhanced grip and protection for your iPad, along with a shock-absorbent exterior which reduces impact from knocks and drops.

The open design of this product also allows for complete access to all connections and controls, with an integrated notch for compatibility with Apple® Smart Cover. With a weight of .31lbs, this product will protect your iPad® without slowing you down!
More information can be found on our selection of Apple accessories by clicking on our “Category Navigation” and then “Accessorize Your Apple”.

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Petra Pulse - July 23, 2012, Part 4

Craving closeouts? We've got 'em right here, including an ANARCHY 10" subwoofer, a Garmin travel assistant, and a Dualpix webcam!

http://www.petra.com. These deals won't last long, so grab 'em while they're hot!

Petra Pulse - July 23, 2012, Part 3

Do your customers need something to protect their Kindle Fire? Then check out this Flipstand-Function Hard Shell case from Merkury Innovations!

http://www.petra.com. This case comes with a smooth to the touch, slip-free rubber coating and allows access to all Kindle Fire controls and features. This product also folds out for adjustable viewing angles, with both a landscape and portfolio view.

Petra Pulse - July 23, 2012, Part 2

Here's another great product available through Petra Industries this week - a GPS-style window mount for either iPhone or iPod.

http://www.petra.com. This GPS-style window mount is adjustable to fit nearly any device, features vent or window mounting capabilities, and swivels for both a horizontal and vertical view.

Petra Pulse - July 23, 2012, Part 1

This week, we'll be talking about the Venturer Under Cabinet 15" LCD!

http://www.petra.com. The Venturer 15" LCD comes with built-in wifi, an ATSC tuner, a remote, and more. It's also capable of streaming Netflix, Picasa, YouTube, and even Hulu Plus!

Hot Industry News: I Spy, With My Little "i"…

This has been the week for iPhone 5 rumors. We heard it would walk our dog, cook dinner, and braid our hair. Pretty exciting, right? We're looking forward to it! Apparently, however, CNet's Rumor Has It has heard a bit of gossip that conflicts with our hopeful optimism. Everything from a complete departure from the name "iPhone", to alleged sightings of prototype screens and third-party cases, and other anonymous reports from across the world. Forget all that, though! We just want to know if it'll be able to pour us that morning cup of coffee!

In any case, speculation at this point is probably useless - after all, iPhone shopping season is just around the corner. Pretty soon, Apple stores across the country will fill with eager consumers trying to get their hands on Apple's newest in the iPhone product line.

A little birdie also told Rumor Has It that Barnes & Noble is about to release a new 7-inch tablet with a "revolutionary screen." Naturally, the question they (and now we) pose is: what exactly makes a tablet screen revolutionary? Hopefully B&N will be able to put their money where their mouth is - the promise of "revolutionary" is a pretty high bar to set, don't you think?

And that's it for today's Petra Beat - check us out next time for more info about products and/or tech news!

Petra Pulse Week 29, 2012: Part 3

http://www.petra.com. Whether your customers are looking to enjoy the highest quality of sound from their iPod or wanting to block out cabin noise while traveling, the Fanny Wang Over-Ear Noise-Canceling Headphones with Microphone, Black get the job done.

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