Abstract
This IDC study presents data for and an analysis of the worldwide CD-ROM,
DVD-ROM, CD-recordable/rewritable (CD-R/RW), combo, and DVD-recordable
(DVD-Rec) markets. Data for 4Q06-4Q07 is based on actual sales figures; data
for 4Q07-4Q08 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. The CD/DVD drive market
showed moderate growth in 4Q07. The PC market' s adoption of DVD burners is
saturating, and the market is commoditizing.
"DVD burners will remain the bread-and-butter business for ODD vendors. Despite
Blu-ray' s win over HDD in the format war, BD drive adoption will be limited in
2008," 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, 3Q07 and 4Q07
- Figure: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Shipment Share by Vendor, 3Q07 and 4Q07
- CD/DVD-ROM Drives
- CD/DVD-Recordable Drives
- Future Outlook
- Forecast and Assumptions
- Table: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 4Q06-4Q08 (M)
- Figure: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 4Q06-4Q08
- Table: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive If-Sold-OEM Revenue by Drive Type, 4Q06-4Q08 ($B)
- Figure: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive If-Sold-OEM Revenue by Drive Type, 4Q06-4Q08
- Half-Height Drives for the Desktop
- Table: Worldwide Half-Height CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 4Q06-4Q08 (M)
- Figure: Worldwide Half-Height CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 4Q06-4Q08
- The Slim Market for Portable PCs
- Table: Worldwide Slim CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 4Q06-4Q08 (M)
- Figure: Worldwide Slim CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 4Q06-4Q08
- The Impact of Blu-ray' s Win over HD DVD
- Conclusions
- Forecast Assumptions
- Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Market, 1Q08-4Q08
- Essential Guidance
- Learn More
- Related Research
- Definitions
- Drive Technologies
- CD/DVD-ROM
- CD/DVD-Recordable Drives
- Average Selling Value
- Synopsis
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