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Worldwide Blue Laser DVD, DVD, CD, and Other Optical /Removable Storage Drive 2006-2010 Forecast and Analysis

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: IDC
Published: May 2006
Product Code: R104-25782
Description
This IDC study presents data for and an analysis of the worldwide Blu-ray disc (BD), HD DVD, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/RW, combo, and DVD-Rec markets. Data for 2003-2005 is based on actual sales figures; data for 2006-2010 is forecast. Storage formats are grouped into five categories: CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, combo, DVD-Rec, and professional optical/removable storage drives.

Detailed data for each category is provided in terms of market value and unit shipments. Market share is provided for ROM versus recordable drives. Additionally, unit shipments are analyzed and forecast by slim versus half-height form factor.

The CD/DVD drive market continued to show strong growth in 2005. The home PC market has been aggressively adopting DVD burners. However, opportunities also continue to exist for older technologies in the commercial PC market.
Table of Contents
I. IDC Opinion

II. In This Study

Methodology

III. Situation Overview

CD/DVD Market 2005 Recap

Table: Worldwide Optical/Removable Drive Shipments, 2003-2005 (M)

Figure: Worldwide Optical/Removable Drive Shipments, 2003-2005

Table: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Vendor, 2003-2005

Figure: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Shipment Share by Vendor, 2003-2005

Blue Laser Recording

Table: Blue Laser DVD Format Comparison

Blu-Ray Disc

HD DVD

Figure: Worldwide ODD Drive Manufacturer Shipment Share by Supported BL DVD Format, 2005

IV. Future Outlook

Market Impact: Pull Factors

Market Impact: Push Factors

Content Support

Forecast and Assumptions

Table: Worldwide Blue Laser DVD Drive If-Sold-OEM Shipment Value by Form Factor, 2006-2010

Figure: Worldwide Blue Laser DVD Drive If-Sold-OEM Shipment Value by Form Factor, 2006-2010

Table: Worldwide Blue Laser DVD Drive Shipments by Form Factor, 2006-2010

Figure: Worldwide Blue Laser DVD Drive Shipments by Form Factor, 2006-2010

Table: Worldwide Blue Laser DVD Drive If-Sold-OEM Average Selling Value by Form Factor, 2006-2010

Figure: Worldwide Blue Laser DVD Drive If-Sold-OEM Average Selling Value by Form Factor, 2006-2010

Table: Worldwide Blue Laser DVD Drive Shipments by Region, 2006-2010

Figure: Worldwide Blue Laser DVD Drive Shipments by Region, 2006-2010

CD/DVD Drives

Table: Worldwide Optical/Removable Drive If-Sold-OEM Shipment Value by Drive Type, 2003-2010

Figure: Worldwide Optical/Removable Drive If-Sold-OEM Shipment Value by Drive Type, 2003-2010

Table: Worldwide Optical/Removable Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 2003-2010

Figure: Worldwide Optical/Removable Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 2003-2010

Table: Worldwide Optical/Removable Drive If-Sold-OEM Average Selling Value by Drive Type, 2003-2010

Figure: Worldwide Optical/Removable Drive If-Sold-OEM Average Selling Value by Drive Type, 2003-2010

Table: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Installed Base by Drive Type, 2003-2010

Figure: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Installed Base by Drive Type, 2003-2010

Table: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Region, 2003-2010

Figure: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Region, 2003-2010

Blue Laser Drives Grow Strongly But Cannot Challenge DVD

Half-Height CD/DVD Drives for the Desktop

Table: Worldwide Half-Height CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 2003-2010

Figure: Worldwide Half-Height CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 2003-2010

The Slim CD/DVD Drives for Portable PCs

Table: Worldwide Slim CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 2003-2010

Figure: Worldwide Slim CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 2003-2010

Conclusion

Forecast Assumptions

Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the Worldwide Blue Laser DVD, DVD, CD, and Other Optical/Removable Storage Drive Market, 2006-2010

Market Context

Products and Technology Contexts

The Long Arm of the Law

Competing Technologies

PC Drives

Professional Drives in Archival Applications

Comparing IDC's 2005 and 2006 Forecasts

Table: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive If-Sold-OEM Shipment Value, 2003-2010: Comparison of 2005 and 2006 Forecasts ($B)

Figure: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive If-Sold-OEM Shipment Value, 2003-2010: Comparison of 2005 and 2006 Forecasts

V. Essential Guidance

VI. Learn More

Related Research

Definitions

Drive Technologies

CD/DVD-ROM

CD/DVD-Recordable Drives

Professional/Other Optical/Removable Drives

Average Selling Value

Synopsis
Ordering and More Information
Price and Delivery Options



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