HD models taking over PVR market

SCOTTSDALE, USA: The personal video recorder (PVR) market is continuing to grow, fueled by high-definition models (HD), reports In-Stat.

“Demand for HD units has increased dramatically recently,” says Mike Paxton, In-Stat analyst. “Over the past 18 months, HD PVR product unit shipments have not only surpassed SD PVR product unit shipments, they now account for nearly ¾ of all PVR product shipments.”

Recent research by In-Stat found the following:

* Global PVR unit shipments exceeded 25 million in 2008.
* Multi-room or “whole home” PVR service has become available in an increasing number of cities in the US over the last year.
* On a regional basis, growth of PVR products is much stronger in Asia Pacific and Europe, compared to the more mature North American market.
* Over one-fourth of US survey respondents were extremely or very interested in multi-room PVR capability.