Abstract
This IDC study presents data for and an analysis of the worldwide CD-ROM,
DVD-ROM, CD-recordable/rewritable (CD-R/RW), combo, DVD-recordable (DVD-Rec),
and Blu-ray Disc (BD) markets. Data for 4Q07-4Q08 is based on actual sales
figures; data for 4Q08 is an estimate, and data for 1Q09-4Q09 is forecast.
Storage formats are grouped into six categories: CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, combo,
DVD-Rec, and BD. Detailed data for each category is given in terms of market
value and unit shipments. Market share is given for ROM versus recordable
drives. Additionally, unit shipments are analyzed and forecast by slim versus
half-height (HH) form factor. Because of the global economic downturn, the
BD/DVD/CD drive market showed a strong drop in 4Q08. The PC market' s adoption
of DVD burners is saturating, and the market is commoditizing.
"The expected strong global economic downturn will continue to affect PC sales
and cause ODD shipments to decline in 2009. This will also delay but not derail
the Blu-ray adoption in PCs," says Wolfgang Schlichting, research director,
Removable Storage, at IDC.
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