Next-generation DVD Players: Will History Repeat?

Table of Contents

1.0 Notes on Methodology

• 1.1 Consumer Data
• 1.2 Definitions

2.0 Evolution of Video Formats

• 2.1 The Early Years
• 2.2 DVD
• 2.3 The Future

3.0 Technology Comparison

• 3.1 The Players
• 3.2 The Discs
• 3.3 The Software

4.0 Stakeholder Perspectives

• 4.1 Consumer Perspectives
  • 4.1.1 Movie Viewing Habits
  • 4.1.2 Confusion with High Definition Formats
  • 4.1.3 Factors in Purchasing High-Definition Players
• 4.2 Studio Perspectives
• 4.3 Product Perspective
  • 4.3.1 Manufacturer Support
  • 4.3.2 The Power of the Game Console
• 4.4 Retail Perspective
• 4.5 Alternatives
  • 4.5.1 Current Television Offerings
  • 4.5.2 Total High-Definition Disc (THD)
  • 4.5.3 3D Optical Data Storage
  • 4.5.4 Forward Versatile Disc (FVD)
  • 4.5.5 Versatile Multilayer Disc (HD VMD)

5.0 Forecasts

• 5.1 Who has the upper hand?
• 5.2 Next Generation DVD Unit and Revenue Forecast

• VCR vs. DVD Player Comparison
• DVD, HD DVD, and Blu-ray Technology Comparison
• Movie Viewing Habits
• Consumer Familiarity with HD DVD and Blu-ray
• HD DVD/Blu-ray vs. High-Definition DVD Player - Australia & Asia
• HD DVD/Blu-ray vs. High-Definition DVD Player - Europe
• HD DVD/Blu-ray vs. High-Definition DVD Player - North & South America
• Factors in Selecting a High-Definition DVD Format
• HD DVD and Blu-ray Studio Support
• Manufacturer Support
• High Definition US$ Retail Prices
• Cable VoD Users and Paying Subscribers 2005-2010
• IPTV Subscribers
• DBS Strategies: High Definition and VoD Services
• U.S. Next-Generation DVD Player Unit Forecast
• U.S. Set-top Box Format Revenue Forecast

Resource Book

• Section I: High Definition Product Ownership High Definition Televisions High Definition Video Services
• Section II: Next Generation High Definition DVD Players and Content High Definition DVD Players High Definition DVD Computer Drives Game Consoles High Definition Content
• Section III: Consumer Adoption Views Movie Viewing Habits Familiarity with High Definition Formats Factors in Purchasing High Definition DVD Players
• Section IV: Consumer Purchase Intentions Game Consoles High Definition DVD Players
• Section VI: Company Profiles
• Dell
• HP
• Intel
• LG Electronics
• Matsushita Electric (Panasonic)
• Microsoft
• Philips
• Pioneer
• Samsung
• Sony
• Toshiba
• The Walt Disney Company
• Viacom
• 20th Century Fox
• Universal Pictures
• Warner Brothers
• Television Ownership - Australia and Asia
• Television Ownership - Europe
• Television Ownership - North & South America
• High Definition Video Service
• HD DVD Blu-ray Player Ownership
• HD DVD Blu-ray Drive Ownership
• Game Console Ownership - Australia & Asia
• Game Console Ownership - Europe
• Game Console Ownership - North & South America
• HD DVD and Xbox 360
• HD DVD and Blu-ray Movies
• Movie Viewing Habits
• Familiarity of HD DVD and Blu-ray
• Factors in Selecting a High Definition DVD Format
• Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 - Australia & Asia
• Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 - Europe
• Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 - North & South America
• HD DVD/Blu-ray vs. High Definition DVD Player - Australia & Asia
• HD DVD/Blu-ray vs. High Definition DVD Player - Europe
• HD DVD/Blu-ray vs. High Definition DVD Player - North & South America
• Movie Viewing Habits
• Dell HD Products
• HP HD Products
• Intel HD Products
• LGE HD Products
• Panasonic HD Products
• Xbox HD Products
• Philips HD Products
• Pioneer HD Products
• Samsung HD Products
• Sony HD Products
• Toshiba HD Products