Disc or Tape? Digital Autosound Heading for Fork in the Road

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Although digital discs will be first in the autosound market, industry executives say that digital tape is definitely coming. Mitsubishi introduced a digital disk player for automobiles at the June CES. By the time digital tape makes it to the market, digital disc will already have considerable market penetration. There is expected to be room for both on the market for some time. Digital disc players for automobiles have the disadvantage of not fitting in the dash board. Digital discs are also very delicate.

Sound recording and reproduction, State-of-the-Art

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Autosound in '84: On the Road to Riches with...High-End Installation

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With mass merchandisers and new car dealers selling auto sound equipment, specialized dealers must show customers just how good modern equipment can be. Many customers are surprised when they hear a demonstration of high end autosound equipment. The sale of expensive equipment involves ego and prestige. The difference between high end and ultra high end equipment is not that great.

Selling, Sales presentations, Retailing, Service Industry

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Telephones: Mushrooming OEM Production: Are Retailers Next in Line?

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Many telephone manufacturers are turning to a growing OEM business with Bell operating companies. Department stores and catalog chains will probably start introducing private label phones by early 1985. Manufacturers are concerned that private labeling will hurt their own distribution.

Marketing, Trends, Manufacturers, Telephones, OEM, OEMs (Original equipment manufacturers)

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