Audio/Video Content to Drive Home Networking Growth Parks Associates E-Home 2001 study finds a significant number of U.S. Internet households interested in emerging home networking products/services related to home entertainment

Consumers inclinations for flexible entertainment solutions should provide a solid boost for the home networking market, specifically technologies that enable the storage and distribution of digital content, according to a recent study from Parks Associates. In a survey of 711 U.S. households with Internet connectivity (E-Home 2001), the market research and consulting firm found significant interest in digital download" services, which would include movies and music files. Consumers also expressed parallel interest in complementary connectivity solutions that could share these files among PCs and consumer electronics products.

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Audio/Video Content to Drive Home Networking Growth
Parks Associates E-Home 2001 study finds a significant number of U.S. Internet households interested in emerging home networking products/services related to home entertainment

DALLAS, TX February 7, 2002 -- Consumers inclinations for flexible entertainment solutions should provide a solid boost for the home networking market, specifically technologies that enable the storage and distribution of digital content, according to a recent study from Parks Associates. In a survey of 711 U.S. households with Internet connectivity (E-Home 2001), the market research and consulting firm found significant interest in digital download" services, which would include movies and music files. Consumers also expressed parallel interest in complementary connectivity solutions that could share these files among PCs and consumer electronics products.

We believe that digital content in the form of video and high-quality audio files will drive certain home networking applications, especially if that content can be aggregated on a platform and sent to multiple devices within the home," said Kurt Scherf, Parks Associates vice president of research. This year, we expect to see robust home networking solutions emerge in end-user products that will have commercial success in the market."

Parks Associates estimates that by the end of 2005, U.S. households will have more than 80 million connection points for entertainment-specific applications.

For additional information about Parks Associates E-Home 2001 study, please contact Parks Associates at 972-490-1113 or at sales@parksassociates.com. Parks Associates Web site can be found at www.parksassociates.com.

About Parks Associates: Parks Associates is a Dallas, Texas-based market research firm specializing in emerging technologies and services for the home and small business. Founded in 1986, Parks Associates provides primary and secondary research on home systems, in-home networks, home security, consumer electronics, telecommunications, Internet service, energy utility, and subscription TV industries. Parks Associates clients include both Fortune 500 companies and small start-ups. Services include syndicated reports, multiclient studies, custom consulting, workshops, and conferences. www.parksassociates.com