31.   Areas were the two firms are already strong, like information technology, are likely to become core businesses while consumer electronics may be spun off or dropped.

32.   As with almost anything in consumer electronics, price and quality go hand in hand.

33.   As the holiday season approaches, analysts have high hopes for retailers that sell jewelry, consumer electronics and computers.

34.   As with all consumer electronics, it is a good idea to shop around to make sure that you get the best price.

35.   At the moment, many chains selling consumer electronics seem to be thriving, thanks to the economy and new products.

36.   Behind Bars, a Market for Goods Inmates of prisons are a niche market for consumer electronics companies that are willing to comply with certain regulations.

37.   Believing that it must be in the PC business to compete in consumer electronics, Sony introduced its first personal computers recently.

38.   Best Buy Co. said it expects same-store sales to fall for the next several quarters amid slowing demand for personal computers, consumer electronics and music.

39.   Besides Furbies and the ubiquitous Barbie, consumer electronics like Palm Pilots and family band radios will be big, Giss said.

40.   Besides making laptop computers less fragile, Dr. Kane said he expected that the flexible plastic screens might lead to new types of consumer electronics.