Monday, October 18, 2004
Sharp Zaurus Retreats To Japan
Posted by Ed Hansberry in "THE COMPETITION" @ 08:00 PM
http://www.infosyncworld.com/news/n/5438.html
Following in the footsteps of Sony and Casio, Sharp is pulling its PDA line out of the US and focusing on the market in Japan.
"Facing stuff competition and low sales, a Sharp representative has informed infoSync World that the company has decided to fully withdraw its Zaurus SL line of Linux-based handhelds from the US market and focus on its home market in Japan. The company will be selling through remaining SL-6000 handhelds already produced and will continue to offer support and service for existing products, but will not be producing or selling additional units or models in the United States. The Zaurus line will continue to be sold in Japan, where different models have been available and have sold much better than in other markets."
I can't help but think this is partially a result of Sharp using the Linux OS, especially at the premium prices charged.
Following in the footsteps of Sony and Casio, Sharp is pulling its PDA line out of the US and focusing on the market in Japan.
"Facing stuff competition and low sales, a Sharp representative has informed infoSync World that the company has decided to fully withdraw its Zaurus SL line of Linux-based handhelds from the US market and focus on its home market in Japan. The company will be selling through remaining SL-6000 handhelds already produced and will continue to offer support and service for existing products, but will not be producing or selling additional units or models in the United States. The Zaurus line will continue to be sold in Japan, where different models have been available and have sold much better than in other markets."
I can't help but think this is partially a result of Sharp using the Linux OS, especially at the premium prices charged.
