Japanese outfits put digital A/V strategies into play

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Japanese digital audio and digital visual equipment manufacturers in 1999 are expanding their product lines, bolstering product development programs and partnering with other firms in a bid to lead the global market for such products, the demand for which is ever increasing. Front-running products in the digital audio/visual race include digital video disk (DVD) players, sales of which increased in the US in second half 1998. Demand for DVD systems is also increasing in Japan, and will likely grow in Europe.

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Fujitsu Ten's voice control shows mastery of car audio

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Fujitsu Ten's Eclipse brand is one of the best-selling auto electronics lineup available in the market. Eclipse has gained the reputation for innovation and high-technology performance due to Fujitsu Ten's expertise on mechatronics. Among the new Eclipse models are the 1-DIN CD tuner with a six-disc in-dash changer and the Eclipse Commander, a voice-controlled vehicle integration system. The Eclipse Commander has state-of-the-art interactive speech technology, GPS and voice-controlled cellular phone.

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Japanese factories pass MD duties to offshore facilities

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Japanese manufacturers of MiniDisc stereo players are turning to offshore production due to the strength of the yen's international exchange rate and increasing price competition. This has resulted in an increase in imports while production has posted a double-digit decline. The shift of production to offshore bases such as Asia has led to extra drops in cost which even includes transportation costs to, and distribution costs within, Japan.

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