Abstract
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.
"CD/DVD drive vendors must get ready for stiff price competition in 2006
because the DVD feature race is coming to an end, and mainstream blue
laser-based products are still more than a year away," said Wolfgang
Schlichting, research director, Removable Storage at IDC.
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