IDC's Consumer Devices and Technologies service provides consumer electronics vendors, PC manufacturers, home networking technology providers, component vendors, service providers, and investors with the information necessary to make their most critical business decisions. Analysis includes market size, competitive environment, relevant supporting technologies, primary research, and forecasts. This service identifies market trends, pinpoints opportunities, and helps clients position for success in this rapidly evolving market.

This service covers the following segments of the consumer devices market (coverage includes worldwide and U.S. markets unless otherwise noted):

• Compressed audio players (MP3)
• Music service providers (United States only)
• Digital set-top boxes
• Personal video recorders (PVRs)
• Home networking (United States only)
• Residential gateways (United States only)
• DVD players and recorders
• HDTV (United States only)
• Game consoles
• Emerging product categories
• (e.g., satellite radio and telematics)

Throughout the year, this service will address the following topics:

• The true outlook for consumer electronics over the next five years
• Accelerators and inhibitors facing each
• market segment
• The impact of technology convergence on consumer devices and networking
• User habits, awareness, ownership, and intent to use/purchase

Our research addresses the following issues that are critical to your success:

1. What are some potential "killer applications" and added functionality that will encourage growth in consumer devices?
2. How are consumers' electronics-based habits changing as digital technologies enter
3. their lives?
4. How are business models and distribution channels evolving in the consumer
5. space?
6. Within the consumer device market, which benefits, features, and functions will consumers desire and pay for?

IDC analyzes the product strategies, competitive positioning, financial viability, and overall strategic direction of major providers in the consumer devices market. Companies tracked include but are not limited to:

Agere, AOL Time Warner, Apex, Apple, AT&T, Broadcom, Clarion, Coactive Networks, Comcast, Cox Cable, Creative Labs, DIRECTV, D-Link, HP, Intel, JVC, Linksys, Liquid Audio, Listen.com, Microsoft, Matsushita/Panasonic, Motorola, Netgear, Nintendo, Nokia, Pace, Philips, Pioneer, Pressplay, Proxim, RealNetworks, Samsung, Scientific Atlanta, Sharp, Siemens, Sirius Satellite Radio, SONICblue/Rio/ReplayTV, Sony, Thomson/RCA, TiVo, Toshiba, and XM Satellite Radio.

Throughout the year, this service will offer insight into the latest trends impacting the market. Potential studies include:

Digital Set-Top Box and PVR Forecast

This study is a comprehensive analysis of the

subscriber-based digital set-top box (STB) and PVR markets, including analysis of the evolution of the STB and projected

future developments of network operators and consumer

electronic manufacturers.

Game Console and Handheld Forecast

This study is an analysis of the gaming industry, including hardware shipments and revenue forecasts (United States and worldwide) for consoles and handheld gaming devices.

Home Networking Forecast

This study is an analysis and forecast of the U.S. home-networking market, including home-network installed-base forecasts by classification of network (e.g., data, entertainment, home automation/control, and hybrid).

Compressed Audio (MP3) Player Forecast

This study is a forecast and analysis of the worldwide and U.S. markets for compressed audio players, commonly known as MP3 players. Detailed forecast breakouts for portable, car, home, and other form factors are provided.

Music Service Provider Forecast

This study is an analysis of the players and trends in the market for online music services and a forecast of the subscriber numbers and revenue for the U.S. market.

High-Definition TV Forecast

This study is a comprehensive analysis and forecast of the U.S. market for HDTV. The study segments the market opportunity by HDTV monitors and receivers versus HDTV integrated sets. Also included is analysis of the impact of legislation on the rollout of HDTV.

DVD Player and Recorder Forecast

This study is an analysis and forecast of the worldwide and U.S. consumer electronics market, including DVD players, DVD recorders, HTiB, portables, and combination players.

Consumer Devices End-User Studies

These surveys are designed to measure consumer awareness of, interest in, and intent to purchase a number of new and emerging consumer device technologies.

IDC offers a complete market intelligence solution customized to meet your business requirements. The array of products and services available to you includes:

• The opportunity to have your specific questions answered through personal interaction with industry experts who cover the topics and markets in your service
• Around-the-clock access to our market intelligence on idc.com, IDC's personalized Web experience
• A view of the market's future with 12 months of continuous intelligence about its direction and the reasons behind it, along with actionable advice for taking advantage of existing and emerging opportunities
• Special client discount pricing on purchases of research from other services
• Complimentary admission to IDC's annual Directions conference, where you'll hear our latest forecasts and network with IDC analysts and other industry professionals
• Complimentary invitations to monthly executive telebriefings, interactive forums designed to provide you with insights about research and strategies directly from IDC analysts

To find out how our flexible packaging options can meet your specific business needs, please contact your IDC sales executive.