Sony Unveils High-Definition Camcorder

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

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From: Monty Solomon <monty () roscom com>
Date: September 7, 2004 3:13:42 PM EDT
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Subject: Sony Unveils High-Definition Camcorder


      Sony Unveils High-Definition Camcorder
      - Sep 7, 2004 06:53 AM (AP Online)

TOKYO (AP) -- Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony Corp.
showed Tuesday a camcorder that takes video at digital
high-definition quality for the home.


The 2 kilogram (4.4 pounds) HDR-FX1, set to go on sale next month in
Japan and before the end of the year globally, sells for about
400,000 yen (US$3,600; euro 3,000).


It can play current digital video cassette tapes for format
compatibility with older models. But Sony will also start selling a
video cassette that's best suited for high-definition digital
recordings.


Sony plans to ship 5,000 of the camcorders a month in Japan. It did
not give a sales target for other nations.

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      - http://finance.lycos.com/home/news/story.asp?story=43523672

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