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Christopher Toderman · September 26th, 2003, 06:13 PM

These three companies are the most progressive electronics companies. Sony and Panasonic are fighting for 1st spot in sales. But Canon is many times more profitable than the other two combined. Which company will be the new leader 10 years from now? I bet Sony will be 1st, Canon 2nd, and Pansonic 3rd. What do you guys think? Is there another company that will be as successful in consumer and pro electronics? Sharp? Samsung?

Frank Granovski · September 26th, 2003, 08:18 PM

Sony is in the black, and deeply. Personally, I think that Canon and Pana have been making better consumer cams during the last couple of years. But sony has their share of good ones too. Who knows who the leader will be in 10 years. Maybe even that large German Electronics company---Semens, something like that.

Adrian Douglas · September 26th, 2003, 08:59 PM

I think Frank means Sony is in the red. They, like many Japanese companies, are battling the flailing Japanese economy and showing record loses. In 10 years, who knows, the Japanese govt. is trying to strengthen the economy but lots of things need to change in Japan before it's going to happen.

Frank Granovski · September 26th, 2003, 10:34 PM

Sorry, I meant "red." I was thinking black mamba (Pana NV-GS100). :):)

Chris Hurd · September 26th, 2003, 10:38 PM

Meanwhile, Canon was one of the top five most profitable corporations in Japan last year -- plus they spend more money on research and development than any other company its size, about $5.2 million every day.

Canon really missed the boat by not getting into CCD production, and it's too late now. However I think there will be very interesting things coming from them in the near future.

Jim Giberti · September 30th, 2003, 09:25 AM

<<Canon really missed the boat by not getting into CCD production, and it's too late now. However I think there will be very interesting things coming from them in the near future.>>

Is this a tease Chris? <g>

Aaron Koolen · September 30th, 2003, 12:47 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Chris Hurd :However I think there will be very interesting things coming from them in the near future. -->>>

Chris, don't say that when I'm thinking of upgradiing to a DVX100 soon! ;)

Cheers
Aaron

September 26th, 2003, 06:13 PM	#1
Christopher Toderman Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New York Posts: 60	Sony -- Panasonic -- Canon These three companies are the most progressive electronics companies. Sony and Panasonic are fighting for 1st spot in sales. But Canon is many times more profitable than the other two combined. Which company will be the new leader 10 years from now? I bet Sony will be 1st, Canon 2nd, and Pansonic 3rd. What do you guys think? Is there another company that will be as successful in consumer and pro electronics? Sharp? Samsung?

September 26th, 2003, 08:59 PM	#3
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	I think Frank means Sony is in the red. They, like many Japanese companies, are battling the flailing Japanese economy and showing record loses. In 10 years, who knows, the Japanese govt. is trying to strengthen the economy but lots of things need to change in Japan before it's going to happen. __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

September 26th, 2003, 10:38 PM	#5
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Meanwhile, Canon was one of the top five most profitable corporations in Japan last year -- plus they spend more money on research and development than any other company its size, about $5.2 million every day. Canon really missed the boat by not getting into CCD production, and it's too late now. However I think there will be very interesting things coming from them in the near future. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

September 30th, 2003, 12:47 PM	#7
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	<<<-- Originally posted by Chris Hurd :However I think there will be very interesting things coming from them in the near future. -->>> Chris, don't say that when I'm thinking of upgradiing to a DVX100 soon! ;) Cheers Aaron __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

September 26th, 2003, 08:18 PM	#2
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Sony is in the black, and deeply. Personally, I think that Canon and Pana have been making better consumer cams during the last couple of years. But sony has their share of good ones too. Who knows who the leader will be in 10 years. Maybe even that large German Electronics company---Semens, something like that.

September 26th, 2003, 10:34 PM	#4
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Sorry, I meant "red." I was thinking black mamba (Pana NV-GS100). :):)

September 30th, 2003, 09:25 AM	#6
Jim Giberti Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bethel, VT Posts: 824	<<Canon really missed the boat by not getting into CCD production, and it's too late now. However I think there will be very interesting things coming from them in the near future.>> Is this a tease Chris? <g>