Abstract
As the disparity between notebook PCs and desktop PCs in terms of price and
computing power has narrowed, notebook PC vendors have begun to add a wide
range of new functions to their products to increase value added. Leveraging
the widespread adoption of Microsoft' s Windows MCE (Media Center Edition) and
the growing demand for mobile applications, notebook PC vendors have been
developing new applications for notebook PCs. Although the introduction of
notebook PCs with built-in TV tuners has answered a clear market need for
mobile video capability, sales of these notebook PCs have yet to take off, and
their visibility within the wider PC market is still low. This report will
examine the emergence of the TV tuner-equipped notebook PCs, development of
the product technology, and future trends in the market segment.