Sony exhibits TV set with 3D display
Sony Corp. demonstrated an experimental liquid crystal display (LCD) television Wednesday that can show three-dimensional images and is set for worldwide release next year.The exhibition, for owners and employees of retail outlets, was the first time the new set had been displayed in Japan.
Sony expects a succession of movies and video games to be released in the 3D format once the TV sets go on sale. Viewers are required to wear special glasses to see the three-dimensional images.
Other electronic appliance makers are also working toward releasing 3D televisions in the near future.
Walkman outsells iPod
Sony Corp.'s Walkman outsold Apple Inc.'s iPod digital media player for one week in August, knocking the iconic gadget from the top spot on domestic unit sales charts for the first time in four and a half years.
Market researcher BCN Inc. said Wednesday that Sony's share stood at 43.0 percent over the week of Aug. 24-30, as opposed to Apple's 42.1 percent.
The last time iPod ceded the top spot was the first week of January 2005. It was the first time for Walkman to reach the pinnacle since July 2002, when figures became available.
Analysts say Apple's share declined because many consumers apparently postponed purchases due to growing speculation the U.S. company will soon release an updated iPod line.
When the iPod nano hit the market four years ago, Apple controlled nearly 60 percent of the market while Sony had less than 10 percent.
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