Abstract
This IDC study presents data for and an analysis of the worldwide CD-ROM,
DVD-ROM, CD-R/RW, combo, and DVD-Rec markets. Data for 3Q05-3Q06 is based on
actual sales figures; data for 3Q06-3Q07 is forecast. Storage formats are
grouped into five categories: CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, combo, and DVD-Rec.
Detailed data for each category is given in terms of market value and unit
shipments. Market share is given for ROM versus recordable drives.
Additionally, unit shipments are analyzed and forecast by slim versus
half-height (HH) form factor.
CD/DVD drive market growth showed a surprising weakness in the third quarter of
2006. The PC market has been aggressively adopting DVD burners. However,
opportunities also continue to exist for older technologies in the commercial
PC market.
"CD/DVD drive vendors must get ready for stiff price competition in 2006 and
2007 because the DVD feature race is coming to an end and mainstream blue
laser-based products are still more than a year away," said Wolfgang
Schlichting, research director, Removable Storage, at IDC.
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents
- IDC Opinion
- In This Study
- Situation Overview
- Highlights
- Table: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Vendor, 2Q06 and 3Q06
- Figure: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Shipment Share by Vendor, 2Q06 and 3Q06
- CD/DVD-ROM Drives
- CD/DVD-Recordable Drives
- Future Outlook
- Forecast and Assumptions
- Table: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 3Q05-3Q07 (M)
- Figure: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 3Q05-3Q07
- Table: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive If-Sold-OEM Revenue by Drive Type, 3Q05-3Q07 ($B)
- Figure: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive If-Sold-OEM Revenue by Drive Type, 3Q05-3Q07
- Half-Height Drives for the Desktop
- Table: Worldwide Half-Height CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 3Q05-3Q07 (M)
- Figure: Worldwide Half-Height CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 3Q05-3Q07
- The Slim Market for Portable PCs
- Table: Worldwide Slim CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 3Q05-3Q07 (M)
- Figure: Worldwide Slim CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 3Q05-3Q07
- Conclusion
- Forecast Assumptions
- Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Market, 4Q06-3Q07
- Essential Guidance
- Learn More
- Related Research
- Definitions
- Drive Technologies
- CD/DVD-ROM
- CD/DVD-Recordable Drives
- Average Selling Value (ASV)
- Synopsis
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