An analysis of the emerging trends in the mobile Consumer Electronics (CE) universe, now having to contend with increasing competition from the world of telecommunications and computing.
1. A fledgling but diverse market
The combination of digitisation, technological advancements in data storage and the ability to personalise how content is consumed have all helped fuel the development of nomad CE
The nomad CE market creates competition between players from different industries, all implementing distinct business models
2. Content availability: a central challenge
Online music, mobile TV and VoD beginning to drive the market
Personal content too is a key growth area for nomad CE
Still uncertain distribution (broadcasting, streaming, downloading) and billing modes
In the long run, fixed-mobile convergence may undermine the existence of a dedicated mobile content market
3. The mobile devices of tomorrow
Ubiquitous devices, web-enabled and personal
Multi-function service access kiosks
Standardised and interoperable portable audio & video libraries
4. Stakes and challenges for the industry
New model emerging: portable device/service combination
Portability increases time spent consuming content and its personalisation
5. Case studies
Apple
Archos
Creative
GamePark
LG
Motorola
Nintendo
Nokia
Qtek
Samsung
Sony
SonyEricsson
Tapwave
TCL-Thomson Electronics (TTE)
Tiger Telematics
Treo
