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To: Jacques Chitte who wrote (27713)	1/7/1998 6:05:00 PM
From: BillyG	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

I guess that CD will be successful now that someone has introduced an audio CD recorder................... Philips Showcases Digital Leadership at WCES LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 1998--Philips Electronics demonstrated its continuing leadership in digital technologies by showcasing its latest innovations for consumers in entertainment, communications and productivity at booth no. 620 at the Las Vegas Convention Center during WCES, January 8-11. "By bringing together our collective global expertise in video, audio, communications, and accessibility, Philips is well positioned to exploit new technologies and react quickly and effectively to the market," said Doug Dunn, CEO and Chairman, Philips Consumer Electronics, the Netherlands. Product Highlights Among Philips products on display at WCES are: -- Audio CD-Recorder: Philips breaks the 'sound barrier' again with its latest innovation--the first affordable Audio CD-Recorder that allows consumers to create their own CDs using any existing home audio system. -- Flat TV: Philips demonstrates that "The Wait Is Over" for Flat TV, as it showcases a 42-inch plasma television designed to hang on the wall and deliver full VGA resolution, digital display, and powerful Surround Sound. -- Digital TV: Leading the digital revolution with a 64-inch rear projection television featuring true high definition display and Dolby Digital sound, Philips HDTV ushers in the Digital TV era. -- DVX8000: The heart of an advanced home entertainment system, Philips DVX8000 provides the most revolutionary home theatre experience available today. -- DVD Video Player: The next generation in Philips DVD-Video Player line, the DVD 420 Video Player offers stunning movie theatre-quality picture and sound for home theatre systems, including Philips DVX8000. -- WebTV Plus: The Philips Magnavox WebTV product seamlessly integrates TV and World Wide Web viewing in a high performance, yet user-friendly, technology package. -- Mainstream Audio/Video Products: Philips continues its leadership in Mainstream television, video, and audio products with a wide range of products that are innovative, easy to use, and offer maximum entertainment value. --Digital Camera: The Philips ESP2 Digital Camera and VCP1 Color Printer combine to create the innovative Philips' Electronic Still Picture (ESP) Digital Camera System. --CARiN: Philips Car Systems state-of-the-art aftermarket interactive vehicle navigation system is demonstrated at the Philips' booth. -- CD-ReWritable: Philips will exhibit an internal IDE/ATAPI version of its highly popular OMNIwriter CD-ReWritable (CD-RW) storage solution, allowing users to read, write, and rewrite their own CDs. -- Telephony Products: On display will be Philips Trapeze PCS 1900 digital cellular telephone; the new Accent(TM) smart phone add-on, which allows wireless access to e-mail, fax, and the Internet; and the new IS-2630 screen phone. -- Semiconductors: The world's ninth largest semiconductor manufacturer will demonstrate applications based on its innovative chip solutions, including the first in a series of Tri-Media programmable Digital TV Reference Platforms. Philips Electronics is one of the world's largest electronics companies with sales of US $41 billion in 1996 alone. With 262,500 employees in more than 60 countries, it is well known for its activities in the lighting, semiconductor and components, consumer products, professional products and systems areas including software and services. Philips is quoted on the NYSE, London, Frankfort, Amsterdam and other stock exchanges, and is the world's leader in lighting, color TV equipment, electric shavers and recorded music (PolyGram). NOTE: Philips maintains a site on the World Wide Web at www.philips.com CONTACT: Philips Electronics Marijke van Hooren, 31-40-273-6981 or Marty Gordon, 408/570-5694 or Jill Greenman, 770/821-2236

To: Jacques Chitte who wrote (27713)	1/7/1998 6:53:00 PM
From: John Rieman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 50808

Titles? Which country? DVD-ROM is eating into CD-ROM sales............................. onlineinc.com FACTS, FIGURES, & FINDINGS DVD Drive Sales Expected to Impact Sales of Other Optical Storage Solutions The 1997 Optical Storage Outlook, released by Freeman Associates, asserts that CD-ROM drive shipments will begin a steady decline in 1998, to be complemented by growth in DVD-ROM drive shipments. The study further indicates that "DVD-ROM products will have fully replaced CD-ROM offerings in the market" by 2002. (805/963-3853; freemaninc.com) The Score? DVD: 1, CD-ROM: 1 By 1999, DVD drive shipments will equal CD-ROM drive shipments, according to In-Stat forecasts. The recently released report, "DVD Finally Begins Takeover of CD Market," predicts a drop in CD-ROM drive shipments in 2000 and 2001, to be offset by a growth of 71 percent and 44 percent, respectively, in DVD-ROM drive shipments. (602/483-4445; instat.com)