LCDs Continue to Rule Monitor Market and Theres a New Market Leader in Q1, Finds IDC
Announcement posted by IDC 25 Jun 2004
IDC has found that the Q1 2004 Australia total monitor market has grown by a solid 20.7% sequentially in unit shipment terms. The share of LCD monitors continued to grow with a 53/47 LCD to CRT ratio for the quarter. The ratio of LCD to CRT monitors was even more disparate in the branded market with a 55/45 ratio.
In recent research, IDC found that LCD shortages continued to plague the overall market. The 15" panel shortage is continuing to affect vendors, and now there are also signs of 17" LCD displays having shortages. These shortages affected the OEM (PC vendor) market in Q1 more so than in the last quarter of 2004. This helped the branded market to gain an additional 2.6% share of the total market on its way to 54.4% for the quarter.
Michael Sager, IDC Market Analyst stated, "The strength of the post Y2K refresh is continuing to help the monitor market grow. This growth should continue through to the end of the financial year during the second quarter."
He also added, "However, the future of the monitor market is not as positive as the growth experienced over the past five quarters. Growth in notebook sales and the longer lifespan of LCD displays will cannibalise the potential monitor market sales."
"The Q1 2004 market saw very notable changes in vendor rankings with LG regaining the number one position in the branded monitor market with 17.8% share. Samsung fell into second position as it finished with 16.4% share of units shipped. Philips was able to maintain its hold on third position with 11.9% share," commented Mr Sager.
Top five vendors (branded market):
LG 17.8%
Samsung 16.4%
Philips 11.9%
Mitsubishi 11.6%
BenQ 11.2%
(Other 31.1%)
You are invited complimentary to IDC's "Australian Buying Behaviour and Trends for PC Hardware and Peripherals" Webcast
In this webcast, IDC PC Hardware Market Analyst Michael Sager presents the key dynamics, buying behaviours and issues from end users who were surveyed in IDC's annual survey that polls Australian organisations with more than 250 employees about their Buying Behaviour and Trends in the PC Hardware market.
In this webcast Mr. Sager will focus on the PC hardware component of the study series and paint the current picture of the desktop and notebook PC markets. He will analyse the growth patterns and historical performance of these markets based on IDC's Quarterly PC Tracker data. He will then discuss the planned spending and future areas of growth in the mobility market, which covers notebook PCs, tablet PCs, and smart handheld devices. Mr. Sager will review the desktop PC market and the critical purchase criteria from end users for the coming twelve months. An examination of the current vendor installed base and future vendor preference is also covered.
IDC's Webcast addresses the following questions:
1. Will there be growth in the large enterprise space for notebook PCs?
2. What is the main purchase criteria for desktop PCs?
3. Which vendors do end users prefer?
4. Is there PC refresh cycle of over 3 years in Australia?
5. Will tablet PCs finally see growth?
Date: Available until the 20th July 2004
Price: Complimentary
Viewing Instructions:
1. For more details on the webcast, go to: http://www.idc.com.au/events/webcasts/
2. To view the webcast directly, go to: http://palomar.getitmm.com/IDC_ANZ and register for an account to get your individual username and password.
3. Please note that this is a one-time registration process for all new users. For future IDC webcasts, you will just need to go to http://palomar.getitmm.com/IDC_ANZ and enter your individual user name and password. If you have forgotten your password, click on the "I forgot my Password" option and it will be emailed to you.
If you have any queries about this webcast, please contact Tanya Sager via email tsager@idc.com or phone 02 9925 2229.
About IDC
IDC is the premier global market intelligence and advisory firm in the information technology and telecommunications industries. We analyse and predict technology trends so that our clients can make strategic, fact-based decisions on IT purchases and business strategy. Over 700 IDC analysts in 50 countries provide local expertise and insights on technology markets. Business executives and IT managers have relied for 40 years on our advice to make decisions that contribute to the success of their organisations. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the worlds leading technology media, research, and events company. Additional information can be found at www.idc.com.au.
In recent research, IDC found that LCD shortages continued to plague the overall market. The 15" panel shortage is continuing to affect vendors, and now there are also signs of 17" LCD displays having shortages. These shortages affected the OEM (PC vendor) market in Q1 more so than in the last quarter of 2004. This helped the branded market to gain an additional 2.6% share of the total market on its way to 54.4% for the quarter.
Michael Sager, IDC Market Analyst stated, "The strength of the post Y2K refresh is continuing to help the monitor market grow. This growth should continue through to the end of the financial year during the second quarter."
He also added, "However, the future of the monitor market is not as positive as the growth experienced over the past five quarters. Growth in notebook sales and the longer lifespan of LCD displays will cannibalise the potential monitor market sales."
"The Q1 2004 market saw very notable changes in vendor rankings with LG regaining the number one position in the branded monitor market with 17.8% share. Samsung fell into second position as it finished with 16.4% share of units shipped. Philips was able to maintain its hold on third position with 11.9% share," commented Mr Sager.
Top five vendors (branded market):
LG 17.8%
Samsung 16.4%
Philips 11.9%
Mitsubishi 11.6%
BenQ 11.2%
(Other 31.1%)
You are invited complimentary to IDC's "Australian Buying Behaviour and Trends for PC Hardware and Peripherals" Webcast
In this webcast, IDC PC Hardware Market Analyst Michael Sager presents the key dynamics, buying behaviours and issues from end users who were surveyed in IDC's annual survey that polls Australian organisations with more than 250 employees about their Buying Behaviour and Trends in the PC Hardware market.
In this webcast Mr. Sager will focus on the PC hardware component of the study series and paint the current picture of the desktop and notebook PC markets. He will analyse the growth patterns and historical performance of these markets based on IDC's Quarterly PC Tracker data. He will then discuss the planned spending and future areas of growth in the mobility market, which covers notebook PCs, tablet PCs, and smart handheld devices. Mr. Sager will review the desktop PC market and the critical purchase criteria from end users for the coming twelve months. An examination of the current vendor installed base and future vendor preference is also covered.
IDC's Webcast addresses the following questions:
1. Will there be growth in the large enterprise space for notebook PCs?
2. What is the main purchase criteria for desktop PCs?
3. Which vendors do end users prefer?
4. Is there PC refresh cycle of over 3 years in Australia?
5. Will tablet PCs finally see growth?
Date: Available until the 20th July 2004
Price: Complimentary
Viewing Instructions:
1. For more details on the webcast, go to: http://www.idc.com.au/events/webcasts/
2. To view the webcast directly, go to: http://palomar.getitmm.com/IDC_ANZ and register for an account to get your individual username and password.
3. Please note that this is a one-time registration process for all new users. For future IDC webcasts, you will just need to go to http://palomar.getitmm.com/IDC_ANZ and enter your individual user name and password. If you have forgotten your password, click on the "I forgot my Password" option and it will be emailed to you.
If you have any queries about this webcast, please contact Tanya Sager via email tsager@idc.com or phone 02 9925 2229.
About IDC
IDC is the premier global market intelligence and advisory firm in the information technology and telecommunications industries. We analyse and predict technology trends so that our clients can make strategic, fact-based decisions on IT purchases and business strategy. Over 700 IDC analysts in 50 countries provide local expertise and insights on technology markets. Business executives and IT managers have relied for 40 years on our advice to make decisions that contribute to the success of their organisations. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the worlds leading technology media, research, and events company. Additional information can be found at www.idc.com.au.