ARM Powered Products Head-up US Holiday Season Wish Lists

67 percent of electronic gifts on US consumers holiday wish lists based on ARM Powered® devices.

WHAT:   Market research shows that 67 percent of all electronic gifts on holiday wish lists for U.S. consumers, are based on ARM Powered® devices.

The Shopping in America Holiday 2005 survey found that the iPod Nano is the most-wanted electronic gift for the holiday season, with 35 percent of all respondents putting it at the top of their wish list. 

Other ARM Powered products in the Top 10 include the Xbox 360, various GPS navigation systems, PDA mobile phones and the Game Boy Micro.
The Shopping in America Holiday 2005 survey was conducted among 3,780 shoppers in 12 regional shopping centers geographically spread throughout the US.

WHERE:  Shopping in America Holiday 2005 consumer survey conducted for The MaceRich Company by August Partners.

WHO:  ARM designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM's comprehensive product offering includes 16/32-bit RISC microprocessors, data engines, 3D processors, digital libraries, embedded memories, peripherals, software and development tools, as well as analog functions and high-speed connectivity products.  Combined with the company's broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com/.

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