Research and Markets: Digital Music: Analysis and Forecasts 1Q 2005

Research and Markets: Digital Music: Analysis and Forecasts 1Q 2005

DUBLIN, Ireland, April 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16514 ) has announced the addition of Digital Music: Analysis and Forecasts 1Q 2005 to their offering.

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Based on consumer surveys and the latest industry data, this report provides an in-depth look at the music space and the issues, technologies, and players that matter. Learn who is using digital music and portable MP3 players, how these files and devices are being used, and who is likely to buy over the next year. Moreover, the report profiles households with PC-stereo connections and online music providers.

"An online music gold rush has begun, but few players are actually finding any gold," said John Barrett, director of research. "Digital Music: Analysis and Forecasts analyzes music trends, revenue models, and service providers to help industry players know where the money is actually to be made and where it will never be found."

The Bottom Line is a concise, executive-level summary of the current state of the market, evolutionary path, and the implications for companies doing business in this space.

A Resource Book contains a wealth of consumer survey data and company profiles-a must-have reference for product/market planning.

Topics covered in the report include:

- Service Providers - Consumer Adoption and Usage Patterns - Market Demand - Hardware and Technology - Forecasts - Implications

Companies profiled:

- BuyMusic@Buy.com - eMusic.com, Inc. - iTunes (Apple Computer) - Magnatune - MSN Music - Musicmatch, Inc. - MusicNet, Inc. - MusicNow, LLC - Napster, LLC - Rhapsody - Sony Connect - Wal-Mart - Yahoo LaunchCast

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16514

Laura Wood Senior Manager Research and Markets press@researchandmarkets.com Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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CONTACT: Laura Wood, Senior Manager of Research and Markets, press@researchandmarkets.com , or fax, +353-1-4100-980

Web site: http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c16514

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