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Framework Service contract ENTR/2008/006/Lot 1 Study on the Impact of the MoU on Harmonisation of Chargers for Mobile Telephones and to Assess Possible Future Options Final Report (Annexes to the Main Report) prepared for DG Enterprise and Industry 22nd August 2014 Study on the Impact of the MoU on Harmonisation of Chargers for Mobile Telephones and to Assess Possible Future Options August 2014 Final Report – Annexes to the Main Report Quality Assurance Project reference / title J829/Mobile Chargers Report status Final Report – Annexes to the Main Report Main authors: Daniel Vencovsky, Dave Fleet, Yvette Le Crom, Scott Marshall, Pete Floyd, Clare Bowman Author(s) With support from: Hayden Postle-Floyd, Vania Simittchieva, Jenny Miller, Esther Reeve, Shaun Da Costa, Anna Heinevetter Approved for issue by Pete Floyd, Director Date of issue 22/08/2014 Document Change Record Report Version Date Change details Draft Final Report 1.0 23/05/2014 Incorporates revisions following Final Report 2.0 25/06/2014 comments on the DFR and associated meeting Final Report Incorporates revisions following 3.0 02/08/2014 (revised) comments on the Final Report Final Report Re-issued following changes to the 3.1 22/08/2014 (revised) Main Reprot Disclaimer The information and views set out in this study are those of Risk & Policy Analysts Limited and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of the Commission. The Commission does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this study. Neither the Commission nor any person acting on the Commission's behalf may be held responsible for the use which may be made of the information contained therein. Definitions of Key Terms Term Definition Action cameras are small, lightweight cameras that attach to the body allowing the Action cameras user to record hands-free. They are typically used by those doing high-octane sports. Basic mobile phones have limited functionality and few features. They are primarily Basic phone used for calling and texting. These are typically at the low-end of the price spectrum. Compact digital cameras are point-and-shoot’ cameras, which are small, pocket-sized Compact digital cameras cameras that do not have detachable lenses. A lightweight, handheld video camera which records in digital form onto a storage Digital camcorders device such as a DVD or hard disk. Also known as a dry shaver, an electric shaver is an electrical device for shaving which Electric Shaver uses oscillating or rotating blades behind a metal guard. Electrical device to remove hair by mechanically grasping multiple hairs Epilator simultaneously and pulling them out. E-readers, also called electronic readers or e-book readers, are devices for reading E-reader electronic written content, such as e-books, newspapers and other documents (Techtarget, nd). Mobile phones referred to as feature phones have more advanced features, including Feature phone web browsing. These are often in the low to mid-range price. Laptops, other than netbooks, are referred to in this report as ‘full-size” or “large” Full-size notebook/laptop laptops. Handheld Games Console Portable electronic device with a built-in screen, game controls and speakers MP3 Player/Portable Media Rechargeable pocket-sized devices that play digital music and videos Player Netbooks can be defined as small, light, low-power notebooks with less processing Netbook power than a full-size laptop. References to ‘laptops’ in this study are to be construed as covering both netbooks Notebook/Laptop and full-size laptops. A company which provides voice and data services for mobile phones. Some Network carrier companies are present in several countries whilst others are unique to a particular country. For the purposes of this report, a Personal Navigation Device (PND) is considered to be a portable rechargeable device that has been designed for use within automobiles Personal Navigation Device or motorbikes for the purpose of assisting navigation. It does not include those devices that are physically integrated into vehicles and do not require charging. Pocket camcorders are small camcorders that offer basic recording functions and the Pocket camcorders possibility to upload to a computer. These figures represent the actual number of sales to consumers, and will often be Sales to end users lower than shipments. Refers to the number of units delivered to network carriers or retail chains for selling. Shipments These figures are commonly higher than sales to end users. Smartphones are mobile phones which have advanced computing capability and Smartphone connectivity. They can perform many functions of stand-alone computers. The price ranges from mid to high-end. Smart watches are multipurpose devices that are capable of performing similar Smartwatch functions to a smart phone. They can either be used as a standalone device or be paired with a smartphone Table of Contents Definitions of Key Terms ............................................................................................................... i Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................ iii Annex 1 Mobile Phones .......................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 1 Sales to end users ................................................................................................................................... 1 Shipments ............................................................................................................................................... 8 Imports and Exports .............................................................................................................................. 22 Charging requirements ......................................................................................................................... 26 Market structure ................................................................................................................................... 28 Case studies .......................................................................................................................................... 40 Annex 2 Tablets .................................................................................................................... 60 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 60 Shipments ............................................................................................................................................. 60 Sales to end users ................................................................................................................................. 64 Charging requirements ......................................................................................................................... 66 Market structure ................................................................................................................................... 71 Case studies .......................................................................................................................................... 72 Annex 3 E-readers ................................................................................................................. 86 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 86 Sales ...................................................................................................................................................... 86 Charging Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 89 Structure of the Sector.......................................................................................................................... 92 Market Trends ....................................................................................................................................... 93 E-reader Sample .................................................................................................................................... 93 Case Studies .......................................................................................................................................... 94 Annex 4 Laptops (Including Netbooks) ................................................................................. 100 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 100 Sales .................................................................................................................................................... 100 Europe ................................................................................................................................................. 101 Charging Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 102 Structure of the Sector........................................................................................................................ 102 Market Trends ....................................................................................................................................