Networked Digital Media Adapter/Player/Receiver Market Gets Crowded Networked Digital Media Adapter/Player/Receiver Market Gets Crowded
Abstract The market for networked digital media adapters (DMAs)/digital media players (DMPs)/digital media receivers (DMRs) has been emerging slowly for a number of years. Since the market is still relatively small, it enjoyed growth of nearly 50% in 2008, but growth has slowed in 2009, due mostly to the economy.
This report includes product definitions, market trends, vendors, and examples of which CPUs are used in various models. A detailed product matrix for selected vendors is also included with 28 columns of features identified.
Worldwide unit forecast segmentations are provided for audio vs. A/V products through 2013. Further segmentations are included for products that are enabled with Wi-Fi (Ethernet plus Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi only), vs. those only with wired LAN. In addition, a forecast through 2013 is included for worldwide A/V DMAs/DMPs/DMRs that can download or stream subscription-based or fee-based web content.
Consumer survey results that relate to DMAs/DMPs/DMRs from two 2009 surveys are presented, including results from DLNA-focused questions.
Product Number: IN0904621RC Service: Connected Digital Home Publication Date: November 2009 Number of Pages: 33 Analyst: Joyce Putscher Price: $2,495 U.S. Dollars Read Press Release