Published: August 29, 2009
Digital Photo Frame Market Will Get Connected, In-Stat Says
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - The market for digital photo frames has taken-off, particularly since
prices dropped to affordable levels in the first half of 2009, reports
In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com).
However, due to difficult economic conditions and the trend to purchase
digital photo frames as gifts pre-loaded with pictures, most units
shipped still lack advanced features such as wireless connectivity to
the Internet. Nevertheless, wireless-enabled photo frames are a key
growth driver as they will grow at twice the rate of overall digital
photo frames in 2010.
"Prices for connected frames will continue to decline, and as
manufacturers educate consumers about these devices; the mass market
will become more comfortable using the Internet services connected
frames support," says Stephanie Ethier, In-Stat analyst. "Applications
such as sharing and downloading pictures over the Internet, as well as
streaming Internet radio and video from online sites like YouTube, are
expected to be primary drivers."
Recent research by In-Stat found the following:
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Worldwide unit shipments of all digital photo frames are expected to
reach 50 million by 2013.
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Nearly 60% of US respondents to In-Stat's consumer survey identified
integrated wireless connectivity as a desired feature on their next
digital photo frame purchase.
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The total silicon opportunity for digital photo frame suppliers will
exceed $550 million by 2013. Microcontrollers comprise the largest
opportunity in non-wireless enabled devices.
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The bill of materials for a wireless 8-inch digital photo frame will
fall below US$36 by 2013; the LCD, the wireless module and the
enclosure are the dominant cost items.
The research, "Wi-Fi
Represents Strongest Opportunity in Global Connected Digital Photo Frame
Market" (#IN0904506ID), covers the worldwide market
for wireless digital photo frames. It includes:
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Forecasts of digital photo frame unit sales and revenue (connected and
non-connected) by functionality segment through 2013.
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Forecasts of average selling prices and bill of materials for digital
photo frames through 2013.
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Total available market forecast for components and silicon through
2013.
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Analysis of a US consumer survey regarding digital frames.
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Profiles of digital photo frame vendors and silicon vendors including:
HP, Kodak, Pandigital, Philips, Samsung, Sony, RMI Corporation,
Marvell Technology Group, and Samsung Electronics.
For more information on this research or to purchase it online, please
visit: http://www.instat.com/catalog/mmcatalogue.asp?id=212
or contact a sales representative: http://www.instat.com/sales.asp
The price is $2,995 (US).
About In-Stat
In-Stat's market intelligence combines technical, market and end-user
research and database models to analyze the Mobile Internet and Digital
Entertainment ecosystems. Our insights are derived from a deep
understanding of technology impacts, nearly 30 years of history in
research and consulting, and direct relationships with leading players
in each of our core markets. In-Stat provides its research through
reports, annual subscriptions, consulting and advisory services to
inform critical decisions.
In-Stat
Stephanie Ethier, Senior Analyst
781-879-3282
stephanie.ethier@reedbusiness.com
or
Elaine
Potter, Marketing Coordinator
480-483-4441
epotter@reedbusiness.com
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