[Konica's] leaving is not a big deal. Their line has been thin, and they haven't updated it. They've been putting in minimal marketing effort. |
Based on how quickly things are becoming obsolete, the whole infrastructure of imaging is changing dramatically. |
If, for $30, you can get 50 images in a book that is bound for you – where you don't have to buy an album – I think there's a lot of opportunity there. The market is starting to evolve and look beyond the 4-by-6 print. |
One of the biggest issues all-in-one users face when scanning documents on their multi-function devices is the poor image quality. Kodak is addressing this issue head-on by integrating its image-quality features into a networked device that essentially performs similar functions as other multi-function devices when connected to a network. |
Sony hasn't been in the SLR business, so they'll leverage the brand name to try to penetrate the [SLR] market. That's the one piece of the pie they've been missing. |
Their true advantage is their using inkjet print solutions. |
There are millions and millions and millions of inkjet printers in the consumer arena. |
They bring to the table a lot more than just the kiosk. They can really bring the full digital photo printing solution to a retailer. |
They've got a lot to offer. They are probably the only vendor that can bring such a substantial infrastructure into the retail environment. |
What we will see is that consumers will rely on multiple processes. Retail printing will grow in the short term, but at some point it will level off and decline. |