According to our old friends, market research team In-Stat, pre-recorded DVD is going to keep growing even with pressures from the online digital world. They even say that Blu-ray and HD-DVD will also have a great success in high definition content, but that even this will have minimal impact on DVD growth. I guess we are loaded with money!
One factor in DVD's continuing success will be point-of-sale kiosks, which will burn DVDs on command, making it possible for bookstores, airport shops, coffee sellers, convenience markets, and other retailers to sell DVDs without maintaining large inventories. These kiosks will be connected to secure digital networks that are already in place to support digital-signage applications. Another factor is the increasing availability of professional-quality DVD-authoring tools. This will increase the market for locally produced DVDs with all kinds of content from musical groups, churches, museums, businesses, and regional video producers. |
Another message of interest is that In-Stat is predicting Blu-ray becoming the preferred format of choice for HD over HD-DVD outside North America, citing higher capacity and good manufacturer backing. Read the story over at Ultimate AV.
Source: Ultimate AV
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