Abstract
PC-TV Tuners enable PCs to capture, store, manage and distribute a wide range
of "content." Intel and Microsoft are touting "Entertainment PCs" to
drive a new round of what Bill Gates calls "the virtuous cycle of
innovation." The key partners in the PC "ecosystem" are defining
the Entertainment PC so that it provides a solid growth opportunity for all
involved.
PC-TV Tuners are key components for Entertainment PCs. They "tune in"
broadcast video, and "capture" that video by digitizing it, compressing it,
and storing it on hard disk drives. Over the next five years, we expect PC-TV
Tuners to undergo a significant evolution.
We believe the Analog PC-TV market will grow from about $504 million (US)
during 2004, up to nearly $1 Billion (US) during 2008. The value of Digital
PC-TV Tuner products, including the value of digital terrestrial set top boxes,
will grow to more than $2.8 Billion (US) during 2008. The value of components
used in Digital Terrestrial Set Top Boxes will grow to more than $1.6 Billion
(US) during 2008. The new E-Field antenna, from Dotcast, will improve TV
reception, and help to grow the market.
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