111 mln digital cameras to sell in 2008
Fact recorded on: June 25, 2006. Categories: Digital imaging.
Global demand for digital still cameras will continue to be strong in the short term, with 111 million units shipping in 2008, but a slowdown is on the horizon. Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World (ROW) will emerge as powerhouses and account for over 40% of the global DSC shipments in 2010. More vendors will exit the market in the next 18 months, IDC says.
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