The Growing Worldwide Popularity of MP3 Players is Driving Suppliers in Mainland China and Taiwan to Boost Production Dramatically

Business Wire, Dec 16, 2005

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c29695) has announced the addition of Global Sources' "China Sourcing Report: MP3 Players" to their offering.

The growing worldwide popularity of MP3 players is driving suppliers in mainland China and Taiwan to boost production dramatically.

By the end of 2005, the region's manufacturers will ship over 53 million units, more than twice their 2004 output. Most of this increase will be for flash players.

With profiles of 63 suppliers, this report will help you identify the producers that best meet your needs -- and best help you maintain a competitive edge.

Plus, you will get a comprehensive industry overview, a gallery of 240 export models and more -- all designed to help you source more effectively than ever before.

What you'll get with this report:

--In-depth profiles of 25 major suppliers with critical details on production capacities, export markets, quality standards and new products. Based on personal factory visits and interviews with senior managers, this information is available nowhere else

--Brief profile tables of 38 additional producers, with key

information such as manufacturing processes, sales/export capabilities and R&D plans

--A product gallery of 244 of the most popular export MP3 players with key specifications and full-color pictures

--The results of Global Sources' latest supplier survey, forecasting production trends for 2005 and beyond

--This report covers: 128MB flash, 256MB flash, HDD and variable memory MP3 players

How you will benefit:

--Identify different manufacturers' technology partners and see how those partnerships impact product quality

--Narrow down your supplier choices with a clear understanding of the specific buyer profiles and export markets served by leading MP3 player manufacturers

--Stay ahead of your competition by being among the first to know which makers are rolling out cutting-edge and feature-rich models for the coming year

--Benefit from quick-to-use summary listings covering all featured suppliers, with easy-to-compare statistics, as well as verified contact details

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c29695