SHIPMENTS OF NON-ELECTRONIC COMPUTER ACCESSORIES TO THE U.S. AFTERMARKET WILL GROW TO MORE THAN $1.7 BILLION BY 2006: VDC FINDS THAT CD-R AND CD-RW ARE MAJOR DRIVING FORCES BEHIND THE GROWTH OF NON-ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES

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Natick, Massachusetts - A new study by Venture Development Corporation (VDC) entitled The U.S. Aftermarket for Computer Accessories, Fourth Edition, concludes that the U.S. aftermarket shipments of 17 selected electronic/electrical computer accessories reached $1,020.0 million in 2001, and is forecast to reach $1,744.2 million in 2006, for a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5%.

2001 Ranking of Selected Electronic/Electrical Computer Accessories by Growth Rate
(From Fastest to Slowest)

- CD Labels
- CD Labeling Kits
- Computer Starter Kits
- Notebook PC Carrying Cases
- Security Devices
- Cleaning Kits
- Media
- Monitor Arms
- Keyboard Drawers/Holders
- Wrist Rests
- Computer Tool Kits
- Media Storage
- Mouse Pads
- Copy Holders
- Desktop Printer Stands
- Dust Covers
- Monitor Overlays

CD-R AND CD-RW WILL DRIVE GROWTH IN CD-R LABELING, CD MEDIA, AND CD STORAGE

The popularity and growth of CD-R and CD-RW technologies, due in large part to their widespread use for music downloads and copying, as well as data storage, is one of the biggest growth drivers for non-electronic computer accessories. VDC believes that CD-R and CD-RW will have a strong impact on the following categories:

- CD-R Labeling. The fastest-growing electronic/electrical computer accessories on a percentage basis will be CD-R labels and CD-R labeling kits. VDC forecasts that CD-R kit shipments will grow at a CAGR of 21%, while CD-R label shipments will grow at a CAGR of 27%, as labeling kit users purchase labels as refills.

- CD Media. U.S. aftermarket shipments of CD-R and CD-RW media are expected to grow at a CAGR of 16%.

- CD Storage. The CD storage segments of the media storage category are expected to show strong growth, relative to other segments of the media storage industry, as users need storage for the CDs they burn.

October 2002

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ABOUT THE REPORT

This report, "The U.S. Aftermarket For Computer Accessories, Fourth Edition," is a multiclient study designed to provide subscribers with market intelligence to support strategic marketing and product planning decisions. The report analyzes, sizes and segments the market among 27 non-electronic and electronic/electrical categories:

COMPUTER ACCESSORIES

Non-Electronic

- CD-R Labeling Kits
- CD-R Labels
- Cleaning Kits
- Computer Starter Kits
- Computer Tool Kits
- Copy Holders
- Desktop Printer Stands
- Dust Covers
- Keyboard Drawers/ Holders
- Media
- Media Storage
- Monitor Arms
- Monitor Overlays
- Mouse Pads
- Notebook PC Carrying Cases
- Security Devices
- Wrist Rests

Electronic/Electrical

- Computer Cables
- USB Hubs
- Game Controllers
- Keyboards
- Plug-In Surge Suppressors
- Pointing Devices
- Power Control Centers
- Printer Switches
- Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs) under 1KVA
- Wireless LANs (WLANs)

In addition, VDC has included extensive channel research and an end-user mail survey, as well as vendor profiles of the leading computer accessories suppliers.

ABOUT VDC

Venture Development Corporation, a technology market research and strategy firm, was founded in 1971 by graduates of Harvard Business School and MIT. Over the years, VDC has developed and fine-tuned a unique and highly successful methodology for forecasting and analyzing dynamic technology markets. VDC has extensive experience in providing analysis of consumer electronics and electronic component markets. This includes multiclient and custom consulting engagements in a broad spectrum of related topics, including 12 volt electronics (including in-car computing), surge suppressors, uninterruptible power supplies, keypads and keyboards, keyboard alternative input devices, and a variety of electronic components.

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Report Availability
www.vdc-corp.com/other/reports/01/br01-24.html

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For further information regarding the "The U.S. Aftermarket for Computer Accessories, Fourth Edition" contact:

Chris Lanfear, Project Manager
chrisl@vdc-corp.com

Marc Regberg, Senior Vice President
msr@vdc-corp.com


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