31.   Japanese electronics makers rely heavily on sales in the U.S., and are particularly sensitive to stock market movements there.

32.   Japanese electronics retailer Laox said most of its stores sell their stock of PlayStation consoles soon after they receive shipments.

33.   JSkyB will also compete in Japan with DirectTV, a venture whose partners include GM Hughes Electronics of the U.S. and Japanese electronics maker Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.

34.   JSkyB will also compete in Japan with DirecTV, a venture whose partners include GM Hughes Electronics of the U.S. and Japanese electronics maker Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.

35.   Just last month, the Japanese electronics maker Sharp said it would introduce a Linux-based device by the end of the year.

36.   Japanese electronics maker NEC Corp. raised its earnings estimate for the fiscal year through March, citing strong electronics demand both in Japan and abroad.

37.   Less-than-spectacular sales would not bode well for Japanese electronics manufacturers, analysts said.

38.   Last week JVC, the Japanese electronics company, announced it was developing a digital or D-VHS VCR.

39.   Many Japanese electronics companies have been forced to prune payrolls in the last three years to cope with falling sales and profits.

40.   Matsushita, the Japanese electronics giant, has already begun to use Chinese production in its overseas operations.