Wednesday, September 10, 2003
Handhelds Will Still Sell Well
Posted by Jason Dunn in "NEWS" @ 12:00 PM
"Analysts ABI research have said that the PDA market will continue to grow, countering recent studies predicting a decline as smart phones become more popular. Wirelessly connectivity and new features such as satellite location will save the day. In fact, wireless handhelds, which ABI dubs 'connected PDAs', will comprise over half the market in 2006, said ABI.
"The emergence of converged devices, such as the connected PDA, may be the latest relief the industry has been seeking," said analyst Kenil Vora in the report. To date, connected PDAs have not been popular because of limitations in technology. But new devices like the upcoming Treo 600 will help give a much-needed boost to sales of wireless handhelds, said the report."
As per usual, every analyst and market reporting company has different predictions. :roll: One thing is clear: whether it's integrated Bluetooth, WiFi, or GSM/CDMA, the death of the non-wireless PDA is coming within the next few years. I think most of these analysts are quibbling over the semantics of device types.
"The emergence of converged devices, such as the connected PDA, may be the latest relief the industry has been seeking," said analyst Kenil Vora in the report. To date, connected PDAs have not been popular because of limitations in technology. But new devices like the upcoming Treo 600 will help give a much-needed boost to sales of wireless handhelds, said the report."
As per usual, every analyst and market reporting company has different predictions. :roll: One thing is clear: whether it's integrated Bluetooth, WiFi, or GSM/CDMA, the death of the non-wireless PDA is coming within the next few years. I think most of these analysts are quibbling over the semantics of device types.
