Abstract
Description
With developments in mobile network, broadband and connectivity technologies,
more devices are now enabled with advanced features such as Internet browsing,
media playback, and mobile TV reception. This is IMS Research' s comprehensive
study of 7 categories of portable CE devices, providing detailed analysis of
the convergence amongst these categories. This study includes insightful
analysis of market trends, analysis of supplier dynamics and market shares,
and detailed forecast splits by functionality and storage technology, for each
of the following:
- Digital Cameras
- Netbooks
- Personal Navigation Devices (PND)
- Portable Games Consoles
- Portable Media Players (PMP)
- Smartphones
- Ultra-mobile PCs (UMPCs)
As OEMs integrate new functionality into product models, lines amongst these 7
categories are beginning to blur. The industry is experiencing convergence at
various ways: new competition is affecting growth in established markets; new
product categories are emerging, such as ultra-mobile device and mobile
Internet device; OEMs from PC, CE and communications industries are competing
more directly against each other. This study examines many of these trends in
addition to its strong quantitative content.
To illustrate market sizing, competitive dynamics, and true opportunity for
portable CE suppliers, IMS Research has provided regional forecasts for
portable CE devices by functionality, including the following:
- Broadcast mobile TV
- Games
- Video playback
- MP3 playback
- Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi)
- Wireless WAN (3G)
- Bluetooth
- GPS and navigation
- Internet browsing
- Digital camera
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