Consulting this well known resource, with the classic red, black and white circles, has been a staple for many generations before deciding to purchase home appliances, video equipment or cars.

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Its parent company, Pioneer Corporation, is a preeminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video and computer equipment for the home, car and business markets and is celebrating 75 years of innovation in the consumer electronics industry.

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While he was gone, video-editing equipment was stolen from his home.

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