Article: DVDINSIDER: Jupiter Research Forecasts U.S. MP3 Player Shipments to Top 3.5 Million in 2003.

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Jupiter Research, a division of Jupitermedia Corporation, announced that it forecasts that U.S. shipments of MP3 players will almost double in 2003 to over 3.5 million, and will continue to grow almost 50% per year for the next three years. Demand for MP3 players with hard drives will outstrip demand for those with flash memory starting in 2004. By 2006, the installed base of MP3 players will top 26 million, establishing a critical mass of users that will help spur digital music sales.

Based on a new forecast and an October 2003 consumer survey fielded ...

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