Handheld Audio/Video Players: Audio, Video and More!: Industry Report

Handheld Audio/Video Players: Audio, Video and More!

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: In-Stat
Published: July 2004
Product Code: R97-1691

Description

Handheld audio/video players, also known as Personal Media Players (PMPs) or Personal Video Players (PVPs), are portable devices that offer color screens and include the ability to play multimedia content. In 2003, we began to see the first of the devices as we define them today. These devices are part of an overall trend in the content and electronics industry that offer and support digital content. In addition, they are part of the trend of portability. This report analyzes and forecasts the worldwide market for these devices. It evaluates the segment with regard to the evolution of the device, the features and functionality enabled, and the market drivers and hurdles. It also reviews components such as platforms, processors, hard drives and displays. An overview of products and manufacturers is also included.

The report offers five-year forecasts for worldwide unit shipments, ASPs, and revenues, as well as platform and regional segmentations. Forecast discussions include assumptions and annual trends.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary
Methodology
Introduction: Evolution/Convergence; PC-Centric vs. No PC required; Features/Functionality; Content; Target Market
Handheld A/V Player Consumer Survey Results
Platforms & Components: Operating Systems/Platforms; Hard Drives; Displays; Processors
Today's Manufacturers and Products: Archos; Creative Labs; HandHeld Entertainment; iRiver; RCA; Samsung; Sony; Others
Forecasts: Worldwide Unit Shipments; Platform Segmentation; Regional Segmentation; WW Revenues and ASPs
Conclusion
List of Tables: Table 1. Statistics About Those Who have Heard of Handheld A/V Players; Table 2. Statistics About Those Who Would Buy a Handheld A/V Player; Table 3. WW Unit Shipments and Growth Rates: 2003-2008 (Units in Thousands); Table 4. PMC Shipments vs. Non-PMC Shipments: 2003-2008 (Units in Thousands); Table 5. Regional Distribution of Forecasted Unit Shipments: 2003-2008 (Units in Thousands); Table 6. WW Revenues and ASPs: 2003-2008 (Units in Thousands)
List of Figures: Figure 1. Archos AV320; Figure 2. Have You Ever Heard of a Category of Devices Called Handheld Audio/Video Players?; Figure 3. Would You Rather Buy a Handheld AV Device or a Multimedia PDA to Satisfy Your Handheld Multimedia Needs?; Figure 4. Archos AV400; Figure 5. Creative Zen PMC; Figure 6. ZVUE MEG4 Video Player; Figure 7. iRiver PMP 120; Figure 8. iRiver PMC 120; Figure 9. RCA Lyra RD2780; Figure 10. Samsung YH-999 PMC; Figure 11. Sony HMP-A1; Figure 12. Peripheral Corner PV-330; Figure 13. WW Unit Shipments: 2003-2008 (Units in Thousands); Figure 14. PMC Shipments vs. Non-PMC Shipments: 2003-2008 (Units in Thousands); Figure 15. Regional Distribution of Forecasted Unit Shipments: 2003-2008 (Units in Thousands); Figure 16. WW Revenues: 2003-2008 (Units in Thousands)

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