The Future of MP3 Players and Video Camcorders Is Not Good
According to a senior executive with Nokia, the categories of video camcorders and individual MP3 players will die. Anssi Vanjoki predicted the fate of the devices by referring to a Nokia 2000 forecast.
Nokia is the world's largest camera manufacturer, having produced 100 million cameraphones this past year, according to a Reuters article.
The fate of the single MP3 player looks gloomy, as well, according to the article.
Top end smartphones have combined cellphones with digital cameras and camcorder capability, and the quality and optics are improving. The smartphones are also equipped with MP3 players, high speed Internet access, voice recorders, and productivity software such as calendars and e-mail.
Manufacturers plan to add additional features to low and mid-level phones as the top end market becomes saturated.
Nokia is the world's largest camera manufacturer, having produced 100 million cameraphones this past year, according to a Reuters article.
The fate of the single MP3 player looks gloomy, as well, according to the article.
Top end smartphones have combined cellphones with digital cameras and camcorder capability, and the quality and optics are improving. The smartphones are also equipped with MP3 players, high speed Internet access, voice recorders, and productivity software such as calendars and e-mail.
Manufacturers plan to add additional features to low and mid-level phones as the top end market becomes saturated.
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