The MP3 player market, where the iPod Mini once stood alone, will soon have several new entries. IDC predicted last month that the segment will grow from 12.5 million units sold last year to more than 50 million units in 2008. Virgin Electronics’ 5 GB Player, the Creative Zen Micro and the Dell Pocket DJ5 will all crowd into the Mini’s market. But analysts say that Apple has little to worry about.
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Virgin Shoulders into iPod’s Terrain
Posted by: Susan B. Shor October 12, 2004 12:56 PMThe MP3 player market, where the iPod Mini once stood alone, will soon have several new entries. IDC predicted last month that the segment will grow from 12.5 million units sold last year to more than 50 million units in 2008. Virgin Electronics’ 5 GB Player, the Creative Zen Micro and the Dell Pocket DJ5 will all crowd into the Mini’s market. But analysts say that Apple has little to worry about.