1996 Electronics Preview

September, 1995

It's time to give the heave-ho to your antiquated stereo receiver and underpowered PC. And while you're at it, dump the biceps-building camcorder, because these techno staples (and others) are being challenged this fall by a new generation of electronics. For example, Hitachi's latest compact Hi-8mm camcorder uses infrared technology to beam your home video footage to your television--without wires. Kenwood and Clarion are introducing talking car-navigation systems. And digital video will soon b...