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Sony Corporation Annual Report 1999
Electronics business consists of Audio, Video, Televisions, Infor-
mation and communications, and Electronic components and other.
Audio—Audio encompasses MD systems, CD players, headphone
stereos, personal component stereos, hi-fi components, radio-
cassette tape recorders, tape recorders, IC recorders, radios, headphones,
car audio, professional-use audio equipment, audiotapes, and
recordable MDs.
Video—Video comprises 8mm/Digital8, DV- and VHS-format
VTRs, DVD-Video players, digital still cameras, broadcast- and
professional-use video equipment, and videotapes.
Televisions—Televisions includes color TVs, projection TVs, flat
display panels, personal LCD monitors, car TVs, and professional-
use monitors/projectors.
Information and communications—Information and communi-
cations consists of computer displays, personal computers, com-
puter peripherals, satellite broadcasting reception systems, cellular
phones, telephones, car navigation systems, and video printers.
Electronic components and other—Electronic components and
other consists of semiconductors, LCDs, electronic components,
CRTs, optical pickups, batteries, and FA systems.
ELECTRONICS
Sales to Customers*
(Billion ¥)
95 96 97 98 99
3,027 3,283 3,930 4,377 4,355
GAME
Sales to Customers*
(Billion ¥)
Game consoles and software business is conducted mainly through
Sony Computer Entertainment.
95 96 97 98 99
35 201 408 700 760
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