(Two other media giants are not included here: Bertelsmann, which is privately held, and Sony, the bulk of whose revenue comes from consumer electronics.)

The companies offering such devices include Yamaha, Pioneer, Sony and Shure.

Likely candidates include Sony and Toshiba, which have expertise, unlike the Americans, in making flat-panel display screens, a key component of the tiny machines.

Its key technology partners include Sony and Avid.

Other clients of the company have included Sony, Nintendo, and Sega.

The major television makers who chose not to exhibit included Sony and Toshiba.

Mr. Rashid's international client list includes Prada and Sony.

Other key partners include Microsoft, Toshiba and Sony.

Other partners have included Time Warner, Sony, and Universal Studios.

It is an audience of interest to SW's parent, which owns several recording labels, include Sony Classical.