MD technology conquers Japanese audio market

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MiniDisc (MD) audio players have become predominant in the Japanese market with a market share of nearly 70% overall and 40% of the portable audio system market. The small size and low cost of the media has contributed to its popularity. The article offers some market projections and potential future developments.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Market share, Digital Audio Disc Players, Compact disc players

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Offering truer reproduction, 1-bit coding reshapes audio field

Article Abstract:

The article presents a technical discussion of 1-bit coding technology as applied to the audio equipment field by Sharp Corp. with research conducted at Waseda University by Professor Yoshio Yamasaki.

Science & research, Sharp Corp. (Osaka, Japan)

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DVD-RW format shifts data, video from many kinds of equipment

Article Abstract:

The DVD-RW format is coming into its own as a significant standard with increasing number of equipment types using it as a data source. The article provides a technical discussion of the format.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Consumer Video Equipment, Video equipment

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