Strong Growth in Portable Electronics

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - As more digital content becomes available, consumers demand new and improved ways to access this content via wired and wireless technologies, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). And, in an increasingly portable world, consumers are demanding ways in which to take their digital content with them wherever they go. As a result, portable products are an increasingly popular part of the consumer electronics (CE) market.

A recent report by the high-tech market research firm found Worldwide digital radio receivers will reach 26 million unit shipments by 2010. In additiom, the worldwide market for edutainment toys is expected to hit 81 million units by 2010.

Portable Media Player shipment growth is expected to slow as a result of the widening market penetration of these devices.