A new class of devices, Digital Media Adapters (DMAs), Digital Media
Players (DMPs), and Digital Media Receivers (DMRs) is emerging in the
connected digital home, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com).
DMAs, DMPs and DMRs allow consumers to connect audio players,
televisions, PCs, and other devices to the Internet and to digital
storage devices for media recording and playback.
In-Stat has identified over 40 competitors offering products in the
segment. Similarly, a range of semiconductor competitors have positioned
processors and Application Specific Standard Products (ASSPs) targeting
the emerging equipment market.
“Early competitors were primarily either networking equipment companies
or small start-ups,” says Norm Bogen, VP of In-Stat’s Digital
Entertainment research.“But now a much broader range of device
manufacturers are positioning competitive devices. However, the biggest
challenge to this market category is the proliferation of networked game
consoles, Internet-connected set top boxes, networked DTVs, and
networked Blu-ray devices that support web-to-TV video and other
services.”
Recent research by In-Stat found the following:
Nearly 4.5 million DMAs, DMPs, and DMRs will be sold worldwide in 2013.
Chip providers competing in the market include Intel, NXP, Sigma
Designs and Texas Instruments.
Over 1/2 of US home network users are at least somewhat interested in
a consumer electronics product that enables Online Video Services,
including streaming and downloading.
Forecasts of worldwide DMA, DMP, and DMR units sold through 2013.
Segmentations for audio vs. A/V products, products that are enabled
with Wi-Fi (Ethernet plus Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi only) vs. those with wired
LAN only.
Product definitions, market trends, and vendors.
A detailed product matrix for selected vendors is also included with
28 columns of features identified, including which CPUs are used in
various models.
Results and analysis of an In-Stat North American consumer survey
regarding online-capable CE devices.
Summary of recent market announcements by major players: Western
Digital, Seagate, Syabas, Sonus, Asus, Netgear, QNAP, and Roku.
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