Dell INC.

Description

The name Dell may be synonymous with "direct," but the computer giant has a more diverse approach to the market these days. The world's #1 direct-sale computer vendor provides a broad range of computer products for the consumer and enterprise markets. In addition to a full line of desktop and notebook PCs, Dell offers network servers, workstations, storage systems, printers, projectors, and Ethernet switches. The company also markets third-party software and peripherals. Dell's growing services unit provides systems integration, support, and training. The company announced plans to begin selling through retail stores in 2007.

SONY CORP OF AMERICA

Description

Sony Corporation of America lets you spin, win, and grin. As the US arm of Japan's Sony, it makes music, movies, and TV shows, as well as the products that bring them to life. Its electronics include TVs, PDAs, DVD and MP3 players, digital cameras, camcorders, computers, CD players, and car audio products. Its PlayStation leads the market worldwide but is fast-followed by Nintendo. (Nintendo's GameCube and Wii, as well as Microsoft's Xbox share the stage.) It also sells PlayStation games and online games. Sony's musical artists range from classical to gospel to hip-hop. Film and TV offerings include box office hits (Spider-Man II, Hitch) and popular game shows Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!