Worldwide CD and DVD Drive 4Q07–3Q08 Forecast and Analysis

Publication Date	January 2008
Publisher	IDC
Product Type	Report
Pages	20
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	IDC03671

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Summary

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 3Q06?3Q07 is based on actual sales figures; data for 4Q07?3Q08 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 3Q07. The PC market adoption of DVD burners is saturating. Also, some opportunities continue to exist for older technologies in the commercial PC market.

"CD/DVD drive vendors must be prepared to compete in a low-margin commodity market in 2008 because the DVD feature race is coming to an end, and mainstream blue laser?based products are still a year away,"said Wolfgang Schlichting, research director, Removable Storage, at IDC.

Content

IDC Opinion
In This Study
- Methodology
Situation Overview
- Highlights
- Table: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Shipments and Share by Vendor, 2Q07 and 3Q07
- Figure: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Shipment Share by Vendor, 2Q07 and 3Q07
- CD/DVD-ROM Drives
- CD/DVD-Recordable Drives
Future Outlook
- Forecast and Assumptions
- Table: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 3Q06-3Q08 (M)
- Figure: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 3Q06?3Q08
- Table: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive"If Sold OEM"Revenue by Drive Type, 3Q06-3Q08 ($B)
- Figure: Worldwide CD/DVD Drive"If Sold OEM"Revenue by Drive Type, 3Q06?3Q08
  - Half-Height Drives for the Desktop
  - Table: Worldwide Half-Height CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 3Q06-3Q08 (M)
  - Figure: Worldwide Half-Height CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 3Q06?3Q08
  - The Slim Market for Portable PCs
  - Table: Worldwide Slim CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 3Q06-3Q08 (M)
  - Figure: Worldwide Slim CD/DVD Drive Shipments by Drive Type, 3Q06?3Q08
  - Conclusions
  - Forecast Assumptions
  - Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the Worldwide CD/DVD Drive Market, 4Q07-3Q08
Essential Guidance
Learn More
- Related Research
- Definitions
  - Drive Technologies
    - CD/DVD-ROM
    - CD/DVD-Recordable Drives
  - Average Selling Value
- Synopsis