Abstract
Summary
Demand for small form factor Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) is expected to remain
strong over the next five years. Personal Video Recorders (PVRs) will continue
to represent the largest CE application for HDDs. In addition, the
introduction of Apple' s video-capable iPod, and other competing portable video
devices, will revitalize demand for 1.8-inch HDDs. Manufacturers will continue
to look for applications for the 1-inch HDD segment, but increasing Flash
capacities will seriously threaten demand for this form factor.
In-Stat' s latest report outlines the potential opportunities and challenges
for manufacturers offering small form factor HDDs. It also offers a comparison
between worldwide shipments for the overall HDD market and worldwide shipments
for 3.5-inch drives and smaller. Finally, this report takes an in-depth look
at specific CE product segments in which HDDs are integrated. Five-year
forecasts for the following CE product segments are included:
- Personal Video Recorders
- Video Game Consoles
- Portable MP3 players
- Portable Media Players
Additionally, it examines several emerging product segments, specifically
discussing PDAs, GPS devices, digital camcorders, and mobile phones.
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