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HD Models Taking Over PVR Market, Says In-Stat

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - The personal video recorder (PVR) market is continuing to grow, fueled by high-definition models (HD), reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com).

"Demand for HD units has increased dramatically recently," says Mike Paxton, In-Stat analyst. "Over the past 18 months, HD PVR product unit shipments have not only surpassed SD PVR product unit shipments, they now account for nearly ¾ of all PVR product shipments."

Recent research by In-Stat found the following:

• Global PVR unit shipments exceeded 25 million in 2008.
• Multi-room or "whole home" PVR service has become available in an increasing number of cities in the US over the last year.
• On a regional basis, growth of PVR products is much stronger in Asia Pacific and Europe, compared to the more mature North American market.
• Over ¼ of US survey respondents were extremely or very interested in multi-room PVR capability.

The research, "The PVR Product Market: Demand Remains Strong" (#IN0904071ME), covers the worldwide market for personal video recorders. It includes:

• Unit shipment forecasts by type and region through 2013.
• Worldwide revenue forecast and worldwide and US installed base forecasts through 2013.
• Analysis of market trends.
• A look at service providers and product manufacturers.

For more information on this research or to purchase it online, please visit:

http://www.instat.com/catalog/mmcatalogue.asp?id=162 or contact a sales representative:

http://www.instat.com/sales.asp

The price is $2,995 (US).

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Mike Paxton, 480-483-4462
Principal Analyst
mpaxton@reedbusiness.com
Elaine Potter, 480-483-4441
Marketing Coordinator
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