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Apple
DESCRIPTION
Computers are still an important part of its mix, but these days
music-related products are at the top of Apple's play list. Apple Computer's
desktop and laptop computers -- all of which feature its OS X operating
system -- include its Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook
for the consumer and education markets, and more powerful Power Mac and MacBook Pro for high-end consumers and professionals
involved in design and publishing. The company scored a runaway hit with its
digital music players (iPod) and online music store
(iTunes). Other products include servers (Xserve), wireless networking equipment (Airport), and
publishing and multimedia software. The company's FileMaker subsidiary makes
database software.
Panasonic
DESCRIPTION
Panasonic Corporation of North America's (formerly Matsushita Electric
Corporation of America)
products runs the gamut of cool; from hip, wearable digital cameras to
household air conditioners. The company oversees the North American
operations of Matsushita Electric Industrial, one of the world's largest
consumer electronics firms. In North America,
Panasonic makes consumer products (camcorders, vacuums, men's shavers),
business products (copiers, fax machines, printers), and industrial
electronics products (computer components, semiconductors, appliance motors)
under the Panasonic, Technics, and Quasar brands.
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