The Diffusion Group has published a new report, which offers an optimistic outlook for networked multimedia devices.

"We've heard for the last several years of consumer interest in networking multimedia devices, but the nature of this interest was more latent than manifest," said Michael Greeson, president and principal analyst for The Diffusion Group. "While the concept of networking media devices has appealed to consumers, they were by-and-large unwilling to act on this interest. However, TDG's latest research suggests that a sizeable segment of broadband networked households are willing to act on this interest in the next six months - encouraging news to those CE vendors looking to include networking in their mid-range devices in time for the holiday season."

They address devices and CE vendors, specifically. However, I think it is a good indicator for the rest of the digital media market. Or is it just wishful thinking on my part?