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SONY CORPORATION ANNUAL REPORT 2000
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CCDs for digital still cameras (1/1.8-
inch, 3.24 million pixels).
A CCD with 3.34 mega-pixel resolution,
a 3X Carl Zeiss optical zoom lens, and
other sophisticated features give this
digital still camera outstanding imag-
ing capabilities. Use of the Memory
Stick IC recording media permits the
shooting of moving images for viewing
on a TV as well.
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This high-fidelity compact component
stereo system saves space and is a
handsome addition to any room. This
model employs a newly-developed ver-
tical disc-loading system making the
discs themselves a visual highlight of
the system.
In addition to a DVD-Video playback
function, this VAIO desktop PC has a
full range of audio capabilities: an MD
deck, FM text tuner, power amplifier,
and speakers.
This VAIO notebook PC incorporates a
network connector, which dispenses
with the need for an adapter, as well
as Sony’s unique Jog Dial control and
many other features.
electronics
During the year under review, Sony
introduced the entertainment robot
AIBO, in Japan, the U.S., and Europe,
creating a new type of robot entertain-
ment. AIBO is able to communicate
with people through its rich variety of
emotions and expressions, as well as
its ability to learn.
A compact-sized DVD-Video player
that can be positioned vertically or
horizontally.
This Xplod car audio speaker system,
which delivers dynamic sound, reflects
the pursuit of high-fidelity sound.
Sony’s MD DISCAM, a MiniDisc (MD)
AV recorder, stores moving images on
a disc, the same size as an MD disc
but with a large recording capacity,
allowing users to edit material with
ease by using a touch panel. No PC
connection is necessary.
Based on ergonomics, this slim and
stylish LCD monitor is crafted to pro-
vide the most comfortable viewing
angle. It incorporates speakers with a
wide-stereo function that are small yet
deliver dynamic sound.
Sony’s VAIO Music Clip portable music
player incorporates copyright protection
technology and makes it possible to
enjoy music from such sources as the
Internet and CDs through a VAIO home-
use PC. A Sony-developed sound com-
pression technology delivers excellent
sound quality equal to an MD system.
This home-use camcorder based on
the Digital8 format can record and
playback in digital format as well as
playback analog recordings on 8mm
tape. Still images can be recorded on
the Memory Stick IC recording media
for easy transfer to PCs or Memory
Stick compatible AV devices.