Digital cable and cable modems: a war of wires

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The advent of digital cable service is expected to have a major impact in the demand for cable modems. This trend was apparent during the 1999 Western Show when a number of cable modems were shown. Companies, which include Thomson, Ericsson, Toshiba and 3Com, are banking on the coming digital revolution to spur the demand for their digital cable set-top boxes. Cable is expected to be the preferred mode of Internet access since it is 100 times faster than conventional phone lines.

Modems, 301-1200 bps, Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing, Cable modems

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Analog television not dead yet

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Demand for analog television (TV) sets remains strong despite the emergence of digital TV. Continuing consumer interest is believed to be caused by eroding prices and design and feature innovations that include the introduction of flat tubes, S-video and component options, and advanced picture features. Encouraged by strong market demand, several TV manufacturers introduced improved analog TV sets. These include Zenith's Flatron Flat-tube TV, Toshiba's Theater-View projection line and Sharp's analog TV line.

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing, Television Sets

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New opportunities for learning, sales

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The market for electronic learning aids (ELA) grew almost 5% in 1998 even as the entire toy category was flat to down during that year, said Vtech marketing vice-president Don Wisniewski. Retailers, however, may not be realizing fully the potential of the category as they continue to tackle the question of where best to place ELA products. Vtech provides some answer to the question by insisting that it is first a consumer electronics company.

All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, Civil Aircraft Trainers & Simulators

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