Hitachi's O'Neil: Dramatic Changes Waiting in Wings

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Hitachi's executive VP Bob O'Neil sees consumer electronics changing from a national to an international industry in coming years. In terms of production of consumer electronics for the United States market, O'Neil sees Matsushita as number one, RCA as number two, and Hitachi as number three or four. In 1984, Hitachi dropped its rep force and went factory direct. O'Neil is optimistic over the videodisc, color television and digital disc player markets. Hitachi is looking at other product categories, including the personal computer field.

Hitachi Ltd., Trends, Executive, O'Neil, Bob

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CES Wrap-Up: Video

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The 1984 Winter CES was once again a video show. Kodak introduced its 8mm system. Zenith decided to abandon the Beta format for VHS. RCA, GE and other companies introduced tiny new CCD cameras for under $1000. The most attention was directed at Kodak's Kodavision 8mm camcorder. Play time is ninety minutes and tapes are played back on regular TVs. Response to Kodavision was confused. Some major video suppliers announced plans to introduce 8mm models and others denied any intention to do so.

Trade shows, Products, Trade Show, Videocassette Recorders

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Industry on VCR, Color TV Prospects: More Euphoria in '84

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Manufacturers and retailers are predicting another excellent year for video products, with VCR units leading in percentage increases. VCR sales should reach five to 5.5 million units. Color televisions are also expected to do well in 1984, with prices dropping in the thirteen and nineteen inch leader market. Projection TV sales should reach 200,000 to 250,000 units. Videodisc makers are planning big promotional pushes for their products.

Marketing, Television sets, Digital television, Videodisk players, Videodisc Systems, Outlook, Videotape Recorders

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