Sony Returns to the RingSony (SNE:NYSE
ADR - commentary
- research
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Take) could be among the casualties if an incipient battle over the
next generation of DVD technology turns into a full-blown format
war.
With sales of DVD movies poised for a slowdown and
Sony's electronics division already struggling, the Japanese electronics giant
could use another big hit. Next-generation DVD technology -- with its ability to
store high-definition video and vast amounts of data -- could be that next big
thing. But it won't be if consumers are faced with a confusing choice between a
format pushed by Sony and a rival one offered by Toshiba.
Posted: Tue - August 30, 2005 at 08:23 AM |