I think that in-vehicle entertainment should be an add-on to the gadgets that vehicle owners already own. Radio or FM has been the most popular entertainment system that vehicle owners use because of its low cost and versatile nature. Someone who is driving is already occupied with his hands and partially occupied with his vision, ears and mind. So, it will be challenging to come up with something that adds to the entertainment without distracting.
Yes in-vehicle infortainment lacks the spark other technologies have had in market. However, this is defintely a sector that would probably boost LCD panel in particular. Hopefully, 2012 might fair better.
year 2011 started with a strong outlook and unexpected growth and ended in weak recovery. 2012 is starting with low expectations. As Todd said in his article that there will be introduction of ultrabooks, smartphones and tablets so hopefully 2012 will be better than what most analysts are predicting. There is continued focus on System-on-chip products to reduce power and latency with improved performance. With that Marry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Todd, really insightful article. I hear a lot about ultrabooks and the business around it. But automobile infotainment do not get that much publicity. Is the reason low sale/impact or premature technology?
Natural disasters are unpredictable and can be very expnsive for auto and other similar manufacturers. They should add natural disaster in their risk factor and accordingly enhance their inventory of all critical parts.
@Todd, thanks for the informative post. What is your opinion on Intel's Medfield IC ? Do you think this IC from Intel will impact the sales of ARM chipsets?
Very good editorial Todd, it summarize clearly the outlook for 2012 and major evolution coming in electronics, as SoC; I am wondering if, in parallel to evolution towards new materials or components to use, there is also an evolution (focused on electronics, of course) in the way to recycle or waste disposal.
This is an excellent roundup. I look forward to business in 2012 being more settled and fruitful for us all and I wish all those affected by natural disasters a very peaceful and happy 2012.
This is really well-researched and useful information. Tracking open market trends are a lot more difficult and data-intensive than many folks realize. The better prepared buyers are, the better the supply chain can be managed (in theory!) Thanks for the insight!
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