In their dreams

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Sony is launching its new PlayStation PS2 which offers better graphics and symbolizes the company's internet aspirations. The company has seen a threefold rise in its stock price since early 1999, despite the strength of the Japanese yen, and thin margins which have affected profits. Critics argue that Sony has not changed its business model enough to be called an internet company. The PS2 is likely to be successful, but the company may not be as prepared for the internet as many investors believe.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000

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Mumbai's marketeer

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Kabir Mulchandani joined Baron International, his family's firm, and set up an agreement with Akai to asemble and market Akai TVs in India. He offers TVs with other goods such as video recorders, and has also attracted customers by offering part-exchange in old TVs. TVs are still expensive in India, and there is scope for discounting. Prices are dropping as competitors start to make more generous offers, and Mulchandani may have to change his strategy.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
Color Television, Color television sets, Baron International

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Boot up the television set

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New digital technology is changing the consumer electronics industry. Sony Pres and CEO Nobuyuki Idei is concerned about inroads into the consumer entertainment market that are being made by US companies. Intel and Microsoft are among potential competitors.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
Electronic computers, Innovations, Microsoft Corp., Network computers, Information appliances, Intel Corp., INTC, MSFT, Competitions

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Subjects list: Management, Consumer electronics industry, Consumer electronics, Sony Corp.
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