Survey Reveals Most Popular Electronic Accessories.

In a survey released in June, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) identified the top consumer electronics accessories for home audio and video, computer, wireless and gaming products. According to CEA, accessories represented an estimated $6.5 billion industry for manufacturers in 2002, and are expected to exceed $7 billion in revenues this year. *
In the following categories, consumers reveal the top accessories that can be found in consumer households. The survey also ranked the products most likely to be purchased in the next two years.

HOME AUDIO AND VIDEO:
68 percent TV stands or entertainment centers
67 percent Speakers for TV
66 percent Universal remote controls

Future Purchase Plans:
50 percent Storage racks for audio and video
50 percent Cleaners for audio and video products
52 percent Portable DVD storage cases

COMPUTER:
65 percent Mouse pads
63 percent Computer desks or workstations
60 percent Corded mouse

Future Purchase Plans:
56 percent Keyboard cleaners
53 percent Wireless mouse
52 percent Wireless keyboard

WIRELESS:
57 percent Battery re-chargers
54 percent Batteries
51 percent Cigarette lighter adapters

Future Purchase Plans:
54 percent Batteries
52 percent Hands free headsets

GAMING:
33 percent Memory cards for video game systems
28 percent Joysticks

Future Purchase Plans:
38 percent Portable game cases
37 percent Joysticks
37 percent Steering wheels
36 percent Memory cards
36 percent Video game system cases
36 percent Game pads

*Note: Forecast numbers do not include gaming accessories.