Consumer electronics devices warming up to Wi-Fi : Research and Markets has announced the addition of In-Depth Analysis: Consumer Electronics Devices Warming Up to Wi-Fi to their offering. Wi-Fi uptake in Consumer Electronics is dependent on the dynamics within each specific CE device category. We expect that handheld games and gaming consoles will continue to be leading Wi-Fi-enabled CE device categories. CE device categories that will show marked growth in Wi-Fi attach rates by 2010 will include portable digital music players, Set-Top Boxes, Digital TVs, and Portable Media Players. Wi-Fi's adoption into high-volume CE categories opens the door for even single-digit Wi-Fi attach rates to translate into millions of Wi-Fi shipments.
Research and Markets Consumer Electronics Market Forecast : The consumer electronics industry has witnessed a phenomenal growth over the past few years. This growth can be attributed to the increasing effect of state of the art electronic devices on the market. The consumer electronics industry is ushering in the dawn of Convergence. It is the confluence and merging of hitherto separated markets of digital-based audio, video and information technology, removing entry barriers across the market and industry boundaries. This convergence of technologies has resulted in a greater demand for consumer devices, be they portable, in-home (mobile phones, digital camera) or in-car (CD/DVD players), offering multiple functions.