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iPod faces challenge from $58bn MP3 player market

By CNET News.com staff

Published: Wednesday 22 September 2004

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IDC's estimate of a $58bn market in 2008 is not credible, based on unit shipments of only 55M. For the IDC estimate to be accurate, the ASP per device would approx. $1000. NO WAY.

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