In fact, what
we are seeing is that consumer technology prices are steadily declining across
all product categories surveyed over the Pan Asian Region.com .

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" Citing economies
of scale as one explanation for this phenomenon, Drake added: "While the drop
in consumer prices may raise red flags for manufactures , the increase in
commodities prices is likely being offset by the robust growth in sales
volumes throughout Asia.researchandmarkets.

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Of the
countries surveyed*, Singaporean consumers experienced the largest savings
over the year at -58% closely followed by Taiwan at -50% and Indonesia and
Vietnam at -46%.
In addition to highly detailed analysis of each market, the report
provides a thought -provoking and comparative examination, putting
opportunities into their current and future context .

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Leading the way in several categories , consumers in Australia experienced
the greatest drop in consumer technology prices. DUBLIN, Ireland , Research and Markets
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At the same time, markets which had hitherto excited little industry or
investor interest have emerged as real areas of opportunity for suppliers and
service companies alike.
However, effective planning is vital, and impartial , thoroughly researched
business data is essential to fully appreciate the current market status as a
basis for future development.com/reports/c18770

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Mobile phone prices in the region are showing the steepest decrease in
average price with a 36% drop across the region between 2003 and 2004.

Notes:
* Mobile Phone countries surveyed are China, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong,
Thailand, Malaysia , Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia and India.

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Hong Kong, China and Singapore
all showed significant dips in average prices particularly in 32" plasma
televisions, 3mp digital cameras and mobile phones .
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Thailand, Indonesia, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and. 5 market research organization worldwide.

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to an average price of USD2130 . Our analysts track a broad range of
consumer technology markets, including: consumer electronics ,
telecommunications, IT, household electrical appliances (large and small) as
well as digital imaging.
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every country, allows GfK Asia to produce high quality reports containing
reliable information that our clients can use with confidence. In addition to 15 German
subsidiaries, the company has over 120 subsidiaries and affiliates located in
57 countries.

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About GfK Asia Pte Ltd
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retail and technology market data. GfK Asia covers 55 product groups and over 300,000
models, collecting monthly data from over 6,000 specialist / independent shops
as well as over 170 organised retailers with approximately 15,000 outlets.com

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Diverse influences - from deregulation and better
trade links to improved access and the rise of medical tourism - are seeing
markets such as Vietnam take an increasingly important role in the region.

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Of the 11 countries reporting information on 32" LCD televisions**, Taiwan
experienced the most notable drop with a 2003 average price of USD4603 . 1,500 are
based in Germany.gfk.

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following key markets: Hong Kong, Indonesia , South Korea, Malaysia,
Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam

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GfK Asia Releases 2004 Pan Asian Consumer Technology Price Index

Figures Show Steady Decline in Average Consumer Technology Prices
Across Asia in 2004

SINGAPORE, April 15 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- GfK Asia releases its 2004 Pan
Asian Consumer Technology Price Index today which shows the region's consumer
technology prices continued to drop significantly between 2003 and 2004,
despite recent concerns about increases in commodities prices used to
manufacture these goods.

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The GfK 2004 Pan Asian Consumer Technology Price
Index was created by collecting monthly data from over 6,000 specialist /
independent shops as well as over 170 organised retailers with approximately
15,000 outlets in 12 countries and contains average pricing in US dollars for
a defined group of products which are key indicators of market movement -- 3
mega pixels digital cameras (3mp digital cameras), color mobile phones without
cameras (mobile phones), 32" LCD televisions, 42" plasma televisions and 29"
flat screen televisions. in 2004, representing a 54% decline.

About The GfK Group
The GfK Group is the No.com /reports/c18770 ) has announced the addition
of Medical Device Markets in the Asia Pacific Region: All Change in the Tiger
Economies? to their offering.
With established western markets maturing , serious attention is being paid
to the countries where manufacturers can see significant long-term growth.

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The traditional tiger economies,
characterised by economic growth, free market environment , developed industry
and investment in health and health infrastructure have had a long haul back
from the financial instability and economic downturn in the 1990's.

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The figures indicate a 26%
decline in average price for 29" flat screen televisions, a 36% decline in
average cost for 42" plasma televisions and a 42% decline in average price for
3 mp digital cameras between 2003 and 2004.

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This new report provides a regional overview as well as detailed
information on nine key Asia/Pacific markets .

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** LCD television surveyed are Australia, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan,
Thailand , New Zealand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore and Indonesia. The report provides five year
forecasts to 2010.

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Commenting on the survey data Andy Drake, managing director, GfK Asia,
said: "Our figures indicate that despite the recent rise in commodities
prices, these increases are not being passed onto the consumer.
(Logo: http://www. Also provided is a market outlook for 9 key markets , market
valuations and markets put in their regional context.

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