Abstract
This IDC study presents data for and an analysis of the Europe, the Middle
East, and Africa (EMEA) CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-R/RW, combo, DVD-Rec, and
professional optical/removable drive and automation markets. Data for 3Q06-3Q07
is based on actual sales figures; data for 4Q07-3Q08 is forecast. Detailed
information and an analysis for each category are given in terms of market
value and unit shipments. A market share ranking is given as well.
Additionally, CD/DVD unit shipments are analyzed and forecast by slim versus
half-height (HH) form factor. The optical/removable storage market showed
moderate decline in 3Q07. DVD burner shipments are saturating. Also, some
opportunities continue to exist for older technologies in the commercial PC
market.
"CD/DVD drive vendors must be prepared to compete in a low-margin commodity
market in 2008 because the DVD feature race is coming to an end, and mainstream
blue laser-based products are still a year away," said Wolfgang Schlichting,
research director, Removable Storage, at IDC.
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