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TV-Based Digital Photography Poised to Emerge as Appealing Alternative to PC-Based Imaging According to a Report by InfoTrends Research Group


(Weymouth, MA) January, 30 2001... A new report from InfoTrends Research Group projects that the TV may become the center of consumer photography applications in some homes over the next 5 years.

"The TV will not replace the PC as the primary imaging platform during the near term," said Kristy Holch, principal at InfoTrends Research Group, "but consumers will gradually discover that it is a friendly, easy-to-use alternative for viewing and sharing photos. For consumers without access to PCs, or who aren't comfortable with technology, intelligent set-top devices will be their on-ramp to digital photography."

A new generation of intelligent set-top devices is enabling this trend. Older DVD players cannot display photos on a CD, unless the CD is written with special software. 2002 is ushering in new DVD models that support reading photos from a CD. In addition, intelligent set-top devices like personal video recorders (PVRs), game consoles, and home media centers will increasingly allow for storing and displaying photos. The gradual growth of home networks, set-top Internet connectivity, and high definition TV will also foster TV-based photography. The consumer appeal of photos will help drive adoption of these technologies.

By 2006, InfoTrends projects that 85% of U.S. households will have a photo-enabled set-top box, up from less than 1% in 2001. These will drive multiple new revenue streams, including digital camera and set-top hardware, online and retail services, and print consumables.

According to InfoTrends' newest consumer study, 59% of households in the U.S. who have visited an online photo site would be interested in receiving and viewing photo CDs on TV, using a DVD player.

The new report, "TV-Based Digital Imaging: A Driver in the Next Wave of Intelligent Consumer Electronics," contains InfoTrends' in-depth analysis of the emerging market for photo-enabled set-top devices. It outlines key players, trends and technologies in each related market, including DVD players, set-top cable/satellite boxes, game consoles, and CD/DVD authoring software. It forecasts the market potential in 2000-2006. The report is available immediately in electronic format.

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