2004 Top 8 Innovative Companies





























































































1. Marvell
Technology
(MRVL)
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Wireless
hubs, iPods and mass-storage systems all owe their
existence
in part to this company's innovations. More.
2. Apple
Computer
(AAPL)
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The
iPod, iTunes and even the venerable Macintosh computer
continue to
set trends. More.
3. Garmin
(GRMN)
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It
makes navigation products that use the Global Positioning
System.
The ultimate "you are here" map. More.
4. DRS
Technologies
(DRS)
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It
makes thermal sights, among an array of devices. It
is also developing
a new phase of a battlefield Internet system for the U.S. Army. More.
5. Research
in Motion
(RIMM)
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Makes the Blackberry device, a runaway hit in wireless technology. More.
6. AMX
Corp
(AMXC)
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It
makes electronic controls that run all manner of devices
for the home
and office. More.
7. AudioCodes
(AUDC)
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Makes
components for the burgeoning VoIP field. IBD says
the company
"seems to have the right products at the right time." More.
8. PalmOne
(PLMO)
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A
pioneer in wireless, pocket-sized computers and creator of the cool Treo. More.