Tatung Co (
The "elio" brand is also expected to build a new image for the 85-year-old company as part of its efforts to appeal to younger generations, the major consumption force for portable electronics products.
"Young people recognize the Tatung brand, but may not identify with it," said Alan Pan (
PHOTO: GEORGE TSORNG, TAIPEI TIMES
"Therefore, we would like to demarcate our products by launching different product lines. This is also a global trend," he said.
The event yesterday showcased the first product to be released under the new brand name, the Photo Jukebox, an MP3 player that can display photos stored from digital cameras.
The 178-gram unit is installed with a 2.2-inch diagonal colored screen and has a capacity of 20 gigabytes, capable of storing up to 5,000 songs or 7,000 photos.
The company targets women, commuters, sports lovers and people aged between 18 and 35 as the potential customers for Photo Jukebox, which is priced at NT$14,500, Pan said.
Tatung one of a number of electronics vendors that launched new MP3 players recently by targeting affluent young consumers in the peak summer season.
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A market watcher said that Tatung's branding strategy may not create the effect it expects.
"People's brand loyalty in consumer products is weak. Their choices will change quickly when lower prices are offered and new functions are unveiled," said Helen Chen (
She said the launch of a new product line is merely a marketing strategy and that the effect it is likely to achieve will be smaller than the company hopes, as the market is already inundated with numerous brand names.
Tatung's new product will also hit the shelves in China, the US and Europe early next month but will be marketed under the brand names of their cooperating partners, which Pan said can help the company make inroads into overseas markets.
Tatung plans to roll out 150,000 Photo Jukebox units this year and hopes to sell between 500,000 and 600,000 units next year, according to Pan.
By launching versatile products packaged in fashionable designs, Pan said that Tatung wants to break away from price wars and become a leading manufacturer of portable digital devices.
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