Staying Home More
Increasingly, consumers prefer the “at home” experience with movie rentals, direct pay-for-view and the incredible growth of DVDs. Nearly 20 million American households now own a home theater system with a big screen TV costing $2,000 or more.
Source: Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Association

Building for the Future
While home theater is now more popular than ever, growth is expected to soar. By 2010, 57% of homes built in the United States will be pre-wired for dedicated home theater layouts – nearly doubling the current percentage.
Source: Builder Magazine

Growth at the High End
The custom installation market is expected to grow at an average of 30% per year. The most significant percentage growth is occurring at the higher end of the market where installations over $1 million or more rose from 42% to 55%.
Source: CEDIA

About CEDIA
With the emergence of the custom installation industry has come the increased stature and popularity of the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association. Since founded in 1989, CEDIA membership has grown to include 2,500 member companies worldwide – including Media Design Associates.

As the oldest, largest, and most highly regarded provider of education in our industry, CEDIA has helped its members set the standard for design excellence, technical knowledge, and customer service. CEDIA membership and CEDIA Professional Certification are guides to high quality automation and electronic systems for today’s discerning consumer.

It’s All About Family
Early adopters of the connected home – which is described as a home where such items as computers, televisions, lighting, HVAC and home security systems are linked to a centrally-controlled network – are most interested in products and services that address their family needs as opposed to career and entertainment needs.
Source: Internet Home Alliance

About the Internet Home Alliance
IHA is a cross-industry network of companies advancing the home technology market. Its mission is to accelerate the development of the market for home technologies that require a broadband or persistent connection to the Internet. IHA is pioneering ways to share resources and expertise and speed the development of products and services that require a broadband or persistent connection to the Internet. Principal members are Best Buy, Cisco Systems, General Motors, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Invensys, Panasonic, Sears, Sun, and Whirlpool.

A World of Electronics
Total sales of computer electronic products is expected to approach $100 billion in 2003. Key trends driving that growth are increased connectivity and the continuing impact of digital technology.
Source: CEA (Consumer Electronics Association)

About CEA
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) represents more than 1,000 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $80 billion in annual sales.