Convergence in Portable Consumer Electronics - 2009 Edition

Convergence in Portable Consumer Electronics - 2009 Edition published by IMS Research in May, 2009. This report consists of 133 PAGES (including 64 tables) and the price starts from US $ 4510.

Introduction

Abstract

Description

With developments in mobile network, broadband and connectivity technologies, more devices are now enabled with advanced features such as Internet browsing, media playback, and mobile TV reception. This is IMS Research' s comprehensive study of 7 categories of portable CE devices, providing detailed analysis of the convergence amongst these categories. This study includes insightful analysis of market trends, analysis of supplier dynamics and market shares, and detailed forecast splits by functionality and storage technology, for each of the following:

• Digital Cameras
• Netbooks
• Personal Navigation Devices (PND)
• Portable Games Consoles
• Portable Media Players (PMP)
• Smartphones
• Ultra-mobile PCs (UMPCs)

As OEMs integrate new functionality into product models, lines amongst these 7 categories are beginning to blur. The industry is experiencing convergence at various ways: new competition is affecting growth in established markets; new product categories are emerging, such as ultra-mobile device and mobile Internet device; OEMs from PC, CE and communications industries are competing more directly against each other. This study examines many of these trends in addition to its strong quantitative content.

To illustrate market sizing, competitive dynamics, and true opportunity for portable CE suppliers, IMS Research has provided regional forecasts for portable CE devices by functionality, including the following:

• Broadcast mobile TV
• Games
• Video playback
• MP3 playback
• Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi)
• Wireless WAN (3G)
• Bluetooth
• GPS and navigation
• Internet browsing
• Digital camera

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Chapter 1 - Introduction, Scope & Methodology

• 1.0 Introduction
• 1.1 Scope
  • 1.1.1 Product Definitions
  • 1.1.2 Objectives
  • 1.1.3 Report Content
  • 1.1.4 Quantitative Analyses
• 1.2 Methodology
  • 1.2.1 Information Sources
  • 1.2.2 Forecasting Methodology
• 1.3 Exchange Rates

Chapter 2 - Analysis of Portable CE Markets

• 2.0 Introduction
• 2.1 Portable CE Markets Overview
• 2.2 Portable CE Markets Forecast
  • 2.2.1 Forecast Assumptions and Vulnerabilities
  • 2.2.2 Forecast Tables
• 2.3 Digital Camera Market Overview
• 2.4 Digital Camera Market Forecast
  • 2.4.1 Forecast Assumptions and Vulnerabilities
  • 2.4.2 Forecast Tables
• 2.5 Netbook Market Overview
• 2.6 Netbook Market Forecast
  • 2.6.1 Forecast Assumptions and Vulnerabilities
  • 2.6.2 Forecast Tables
• 2.7 Personal Navigation Device Market Overview
• 2.8 Personal Navigation Device Market Forecast
  • 2.8.1 Forecast Assumptions and Vulnerabilities
  • 2.8.2 Forecast Tables
• 2.9 Portable Games Console Market Overview
• 2.10 Portable Games Console Market Forecast
  • 2.10.1 Forecast Assumptions and Vulnerabilities
  • 2.10.2 Forecast Tables
• 2.11 Portable Media Player Market Overview
• 2.12 Portable Media Player Market Forecast
  • 2.12.1 Forecast Assumptions and Vulnerabilities
  • 2.12.2 Portable Media Player Forecast Tables
• 2.13 Smartphone Market Overview
• 2.14 Smartphone Market Forecast
  • 2.14.1 Forecast Assumptions and Vulnerabilities
  • 2.14.2 Smartphone Forecast Tables
• 2.15 Ultra-Mobile PC Market Overview
• 2.16 Ultra-Mobile PC Market Forecast
  • 2.16.1 Forecast Assumptions and Vulnerabilities
  • 2.16.2 Forecast Tables

Chapter 3 - Convergence

• 3.0 Introduction
• 3.1 Overview of Trends and Functionality Driving Convergence
• 3.2 Forecast Summary for All Areas of Convergence
• 3.3 Gaming
• 3.4 Navigation
• 3.5 Broadcast Mobile TV
• 3.6 Connectivity
  • 3.6.1 Bluetooth
  • 3.6.2 Wireless LAN
  • 3.6.3 Wireless WAN
• 3.7 Media Playback
• 3.8 Digital Camera
• 3.9 Internet Browsing
• 3.10 Storage

Chapter 4 - Supplier Analysis

• 4.0 Introduction
• 4.1 Dynamics Amongst Suppliers of Portable CE Devices
• 4.2 Digital Camera Supplier Market
• 4.3 Netbook Supplier Market
• 4.4 Personal Navigation Device Supplier Market
• 4.5 Portable Games Console Supplier Market
• 4.6 Portable Media Player Supplier Market
• 4.7 Smartphone Supplier Market
• 4.8 Ultra-mobile Device Supplier Market

Appendix 1 - Glossary of Terms

Appendix 2 - List of Tables & Figures

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