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To: slacker711 who wrote (26862)	10/19/2004 10:26:35 AM
From: limtex	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 60323

Slacks - We need to see flahs memory digital video cameras out there. That is waht will make the difference. Video eats more than MP3 and everyone loves it. tape transport is a big part of teh cost of a digital video camera and if the camera makers don't put one out then Sandisk should put out their own with a built in mobile phone. They have the clout to do this now and the bits and pieces of cameras have become commoditized. Best, L

To: slacker711 who wrote (26862)	10/21/2004 9:17:52 AM
From: slacker711	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 60323

China market: MP3 mobile phones in potential demand digitimes.com Szu-ying Pan; Adam Hwang, DigiTimes.com [Thursday 21 October 2004] According to sample surveys conducted by China-based CCID Consulting, 12.3% of China’s mobile-phone users have handsets equipped with built-in MP3 players, and another 14.8% own mobile phones with built-in MP3 players and radio receivers. Of the consumers without MP3-equipped mobile phones, 72.3% are willing to buy such products. However, only 20% of the potential buyers prefer local brands. CCID's Taiwan agent, Information Communication Technology (ICT), indicated there is significant market potential for MP3-equipped mobile phones in China. However, China-based makers lag far behind international brands in technology and product quality, and they need to make an effort to overcome that. China market: Reason consumers would purchase MP3 mobile phone Reason Proportion of surveyed consumers No need to buy separate MP3 players 41.2% Fashion symbol 16.6% Can use favorite music as ring melody 13.6% Able to enjoy on-line music 11.7% Source: ICT, compiled by DigiTimes.com, October 2004 . China market: Drawback of using MP3 mobile phone Drawback Proportion of all surveyed consumers that agree High price 50.4% Small storage capacity 18.3% Short battery life 15.3% Source: ICT, compiled by DigiTimes.com, October 2004