Global Handheld Computing Devices Industry | Notebook 17

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The global outlook series on Handheld Computing Devices provides a collection of market briefs, concise summaries, and statistical anecdotes of research findings. Illustrated with 45 fact-rich market data tables, the report briefly discusses the trends related to traditional and novel handheld computing devices. The report also recapitulates recent noteworthy mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic developments. Market discussions in the report are punctuated with a number of fact-rich market data tables. Regional markets briefly abstracted include the United States, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 166 companies worldwide.

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 1Market Structure Overview 1Global Market Perspective 2Table 1: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Handheld Computing Devices by Product Segment -Laptop/Notebook PC, Smartphones, PDAs and Tablet PCs Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US $Million for Years 2010 through 2015 2

Table 2: World 5-Year Perspective for Handheld Computing

Devices by Product Segment ? Percentage Breakdown of Dollar

Sales for Laptop/Notebook PC, Smartphones, PDAs and Tablet

PCs Markets for Years 2011 and 2015 3

Key Benefits 3

Mobile Smart Devices Move Towards Ubiquity 4

Market Challenges 4

GPS-Integrated Mobile Devices: On the Growth Path 5

Table 3: Global Mobile Devices Market (2007 2012F):

Percentage Share Breakdown by Device Type 5

Will Touch Panels Replace Keypads in Handsets and Portable

Devices? 6

2. LAPTOP/NOTEBOOK PCS 7Laptop Categorization 7Rugged Laptop 7Netbook 7Subnotebook 7Desktop Replacement Computer (DRC) 8Components of a Laptop 8Memory (RAM): 8Central Processing Unit (CPU): 8Motherboard: 8Expansion Cards: 8Battery 8Power Supply 9Removable Media Drives 9Display 9Video Display Controller 9Ports 9Input 9Internal Storage 9Laptop Accessory: Docking Stations 9Advantages of Laptop 10Performance 10Upgradeability 10Battery 10Less Noise 10Low Power Consumption 10Size 10Portability 10Characteristics 11Touch sensitive screen 11Windows XP 11DialKeys 11Intel or VIA processors 11Tools and Applications 11Supports Internet Browsing and Other Applications 11Windows Media Player 11Windows Vista 11Challenges to Market Growth 11Smartphones 11Security 12Durability 12Ergonomics and Health 12Key Market Dynamics and Trends 13Rugged Handheld Computers Witness Demand Recovery 13Challenges Remain, Threatening Future Growth 13Key Statistics 13Table 4: Mass-Market Notebook PC Demand (2010): Breakdown of Unit Shipments by Price Range 13

Table 5: Mass-Market Notebook PC Demand (2010): Percentage

Share Breakdown of Unit Shipments by Region 13

3. SMARTPHONES/MOBILE SMART DEVICES 14Categories of Handheld Mobile Devices 14Basic Feature Rich Mobile Phones 14Smartphones 14Low-End Smartphones 14High-End Smartphones 15Market Scenario 15Smartphones Emerge Out of Recession, Unscathed 15Table 6: Global Smartphone Shipments in Million Units:2007-2010 15Developed Markets Still Ahead in Smartphone Sales 16Table 7: World Smartphone Market by Region (2011):Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Including Japan) and Rest of World 16Recession Instills Change in Consumer Behavior 16Burgeoning World of Apps Drive Demand for New Handsets 16Overview of Select Mobile Operating Systems 17Table 8: Global Smartphone Apps Market by Apps Stores and Number of Available Apps: 2010 17

Table 9: Select Smartphone Application Stores by Revenues:

2009 2010 18

Distribution Mechanism Widens for Mobile Devices 18

Competitive Landscape 18

Android to Climb to the Top in Smartphone Operating Systems 18

Android Ousts Blackberry to Occupy Second Spot in Smart

Phone Sales 19

Table 10: Global Open OS Mobile Devices Market by Operating

System (2009 ? 2013): Breakdown of Volume Sales in

Thousands for Android, Symbian, Apple, RIM (Research In

Motion), Windows and Others 20

Nokia Concedes Long Standing Leadership in Smartphones Arena 20

Table 11: Leading Global Smartphone Vendors by Unit

Shipments (2Q 2011) 21

Strong Sales Jack Up Samsung?s Share in Smartphones Market 22

Expansion Endeavors Garner Increased Market Share for Apple 22

Apple?s OS Share to Marginally Decline in Near-Term 22

Windows OS to Get a Lift with Nokia Phones 22

Smartphones Get ?Smarter? 23

Smartphones to Support Richer Web Pages 23

Open Source Platforms to Rule the Roost in Smart Phones

Category 23

GPS-Enabled Smartphones to Undermine Sales of PNDs 23

Wireless Gaming Offers Opportunities On a Platter 24

Smartphones Generate New Advertising and Marketing

Opportunities 24

Mobile Commerce to Gain Popularity 24

Customization and Consumer Preferences Influence the Vendors 25

Security Issues Baffle Handheld Devices Industry 25

Entertainment Applications Lead Smartphone Content 25

Brief Overview on the Global Mobile Handset Market 25

Global Mobile Handset Sales Show Recovery in 2010 25

Smartphones Drive Global Mobile Handset Market 26

Table 12: World Mobile Handset Devices Market by Type (2009-

2011): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales by Type of

Handset ? Feature Basic Phones Smart Phones 26

Nokia Remains the Leader in Mobile Handset Sales 27

Apple and RIM Climb Up the Mobile Handsets Sales Ladder 27

Table 13: World Mobile Handset Devices Shipment by Company

(2008 2009): Breakdown of Unit Shipments in Millions for

Nokia, Samsung, LG, Research In Motion (RIM), Apple, Sony

Ericsson, and Others 27

4. PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANTS (PDAS) 28Wireless Connectivity 28Memory Cards 28Touch Screen 28Wired Connectivity 29Synchronization 29Market Scenario 29PDA Market on the Path of Decline 29Handhelds and PDAs: Applications Galore 30Smartphones Usurp Market for PDA Devices 30PDA Devices Market Continues to be Challenging 30Manufacturers Focus on Innovation to Maintain Consumer Interest 30Competitive Landscape ? A Recent Past Perspective 31Table 14: Global PDA Market (Q1 2007): Shipments in Thousand Units by Operating System ? Windows CE, Palm OS, Symbian and Linux 31

Table 15: Global PDA Market (Q2 2006): Breakdown of Unit

Sales for Research In Motion, Palm, Hewlett-Packard, Mio

Technology, Nokia, and Others (In 000 Units) 31

Table 16: Global PDA Market (2005): Breakdown of Unit Sales for Research In Motion, Palm, Hewlett-Packard, Nokia, T-Mobile, and Others (In 000 Units) 32End-Use Applications of PDAs 32Mobile Data Applications 32Automobile Navigation 32Sporting Uses 32Scientific and Medical Uses 32Use of PDA by Disabled People 33Educational Uses 33

5. TABLET PCS 34

Global Tablet PCs Market Surges 34

Table 17: World Tablet PC Shipments in Million Units:

2010-2015 34

Table 18: World Tablet PC Market by Product (2011-2012):Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Apple iPad and Others 35OS Media Tablets to Drive Consumers towards Open OS Smartphones 35Will Tablet PCs Uproot Notebooks? 35Success of Tablets ? A Threat to Certain Mobile Computing Devices 36Android Threatens Apple?s Share in Tablet PC Market 36

6. OTHER MOBILE COMPUTING DEVICES 37

Handheld PCs 37

Graphing Calculators 37

Graphing Calculators: A Spate of Models 37

Arguments Against Graphing Calculators 37

Enterprise Digital Assistants 38

Pocket Computer 38

Ultra-Mobile PC 38

GPS Device Market ? A Recent Past Perspective 39

Table 19: US GPS Market by Leading Vendors (2007): Market

Shares for Garmin, TomTom, Magellan, Mio, and Others 39

Table 20: European GPS Market by Leading Vendors (2007):Market Shares for TomTom, Garmin, Mio Navman, Medion, and Others 39

7. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 40

Samsung Faces Ban on Sale of Galaxy Smartphones Across EU Due

to Patent Issues 40

Honeywell International Inks Definitive Agreement with EMS

Technologies 40

DRS Tactical Systems Bags Contract from Communications-

Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center 41

Advantech Takes Over ACA Digital Corp. 41

Timico Takes Over Handheld PCs 41

Intel Inks Definitive Agreement to Acquire WLS Business of

Infineon Technologies 42

Socket Mobile and Zebra Technologies Enter into a Partnership 42

Juniper Networks? Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire

SMobile Systems 42

Hewlett-Packard Acquires Palm 43

Apple Acquires iPad Trademark 43

PocketGear Takes Over Handango 43

Intel and Nokia Enter into a Collaboration 43

Intel Acquires Wind River Systems 44

Qualcomm to Acquire Handheld Computing Technology from AMD 44

Medlink International Acquires Stake in Anywhere MD 44

Lenovo Group Takes Over Sanmina-SCI?s Personal Care Computer

Business 44

ServicePower Technologies Acquires KonaWare?s Assets 45

Anywhere MD Acquires ComedyNet 45

Gradiente Eletronica Signs Agreement with NeoMagic 45

Geodesic Information Systems Signs Licensing Agreement with

Medion 45

Verizon Business Secures Contract from US Department of Interior 45

Elecsys Acquires Radix International 46

Broadcom Signs Licensing Agreement with Verizon Wireless 46

Elevation Partners Acquires 25% Stake in Palm 46

Security With Advanced Technology Takes Over Vizer and Avurt 46

Motorola Takes Over Good Technology 46

Mobility Electronics Buys Think Outside 47

Trimble Navigation Acquires Eleven Technology 47

NVIDIA Takes Over Hybrid Graphics 47

Weston Presidio Service Acquires Micro Power Electronics 47

Hathaway Acquires Diabetes Detection 47

Trimble Navigation Acquires Advanced Public Safety 48

i-mate Establishes Subsidiary 48

China MobileSoft Selects InterVideo?s Video and Audio Codec

Technologies 48

Microsoft Enters into Marketing and Development Partnership

with Motorola 48

Nvidia Acquires PortalPlayer 49

Premier Purchasing Partners Signs Group Contracts with Gateway

and Dell 49

8. PRODUCT LAUNCHES 50Socket Mobile Launches SocketScan 10 Software Development Kit 50Comprompter Introduces NewsKing Reader 50DAP Technologies Launches M1000 50Home Depot Introduces First Phone 50Elecsys Launches Radix FW960 and FWM-90 50Seagate Unveils Seagate Momentus Thin Hard Drive for Archos G9Tablets 51Garmin Introduces Montana Handheld Device 51LG Electronics to Unveil G-Slate Tablet PC 51Trimble Unveiled GeoExplorer? 6000 Series 52Agilent Technologies Rolls Out N9343C and N9344C HandheldSpectrum Analyzers 52Edutor Introduces Edutor, a New Handheld Home Learning Device 52LXE Launches Tecton Handheld Computer 53Trimble Rolls Out Trimble? RangerTM Handheld Computer 53Vocollect Launches VoiceClient 1.3 for Psion Handheld Devices 54Motorola Unveils MC65 Enterprise Mobile Computer 54Intermec Introduces 70 Series Mobile Computers 553M Rolls Out MD6000 Mobile ID Reader 55Zebra Technologies Introduces New Version of RW 420 Route Palette 56DAP Technologies Launches New M4000 Series Handheld Computers 56Psion Unveils Psion EP10 Handheld Computer 57Cinterion Introduces New PH8 M2M Module 57Handheld US Launches Nautiz X3R Handheld PDA 57LG Electronics India to Roll Out LTE Hand- Held Devices 58Trimble Launches Nomad 900 Series Handheld Computers 58Eurotech Launches HRC-3100 and HRC-4200 Rugged Handheld Devices 58Motorola Mobility Unveils FLIPOUT Smartphone 59Two Technologies Introduces HANDGEAR Range of Handheld Computers 59X2 Launches X2415 and X2410 Handheld Computers 59Panasonic Solutions Launches Toughbook U1 Ultra Mobile PC 60Archos to Launch Archos 9 Tablet PC 60Psion Introduces Psion Omnii? XT10 60Motorola Launches MC959B Mobile Computer 60Intermec Introduces CS40 Mobile Handheld Computer 60Acer to Introduce Tablet PC Models 61Nokia Introduces C7, E7 And New C6 Version of Smartphone Models 61LG Launches Optimus Chic And Optimus One Smartphones 61Lenovo to Introduce Tablet PC 61Toshiba to Introduce Android-based Tablet PC 61Huawei to Launch IDEOSTM 62Motorola Launches ES400 Enterprise Digital Assistant 62Sharp to Unveil 3D Smartphone 62Olive Telecom Launches OlivePad VT100 62Microsoft to Introduce Windows Tablet PC 63Motorola to Launch Droid X 63Nokia to Launch Smartphone C6 63LG to Launch Tablet PC 63Toshiba and Intel to Launch CM1, Tablet PC for Education 63Samsung to Launch Galaxy S smartphone 63Apple Launches US$99 iPhone 3GS 64Motorola to Launch Android Smartphone 64Samsung to Launch Samsung S-Pad 64VIA Technologies to Launch VIA ARTiGO A1100 64Texas Instruments Launches Updated Version of TI-Nspire Handheld 64Logic Instrument Launches Fieldbook 65Nokia to Launch Nokia C5 Smartphone 65Glacier Computer Unveils M300 and M305 Handheld Computers 66Datalogic Launches New PDA 66Honeywell and UPS Enter into Partnership to Develop HandheldComputers 66Sony Launches Vaio Z series of Notebook Computers 66LG Unveils InTouch Max GW620 Android Smartphone 67Google Unveils Nexus One 67Newport Digital Technologies Launches Rugged Handheld N37BComputing Device 68Samsung Electronics Launches Samsung bada 68Glacier Computer Introduces Rugged Handheld Computers 68Fujitsu Unveils Lifebook UH900 68Samsung Launches SCH-i920 Omnia II Smartphone 69Nokia Launches E72 Smartphone 69Casio Unveils IT-800 RGC-35 PDA 69Intel Launches Intel? Reader 70Etisalat Launches HSPA Wi-Fi Modem 70Motorola to Launch MC3100 70Sony Ericsson Launches Three New Smartphones 71Ingenico Introduces High-Tech Payment PDA 71Maxa Technologies Unveils HH 8010 Mobile Computing Device 71Fujitsu Introduces LifeBook T5010 Tablet PC 71Motorola Introduces Industrial-Class Handheld Computer Device 72Handheld Unveils Nautiz X7 PDA Worldwide 72LXE Launches MX9 Series of Ultra- Rugged Handheld Computers 72Garmin-Asus Unveils Smartphone with Windows Operating System 73Dell Launches Mini 3i Smartphone in China 73Technology Advancement Group Introduces TC-100 Commander 73Panasonic Malaysia Introduces New Toughbook Computers 74Palm Introduces WebOS Pre PDA 3G Phone 74SAMSUNG Unveils Innovative Notebook PC Products 74Toshiba Unveils TG01 Smartphone 75Motorola Launches New B2B Handsets FR68 and FR6000 75MaxID Introduces Handheld Device iDLMax with LumidigmFingerprint Sensor 75Acer to Introduce Non-Windows OS Smartphone 75Motorola Introduces New MC55 EDA 76Getac Introduces New PS535F PDA 76Absolute Software Introduces Blackberry Compatible ComputraceMobile 77Pantech Wireless and ATT Introduce Matrix Pro 77Archos to Introduce Smartphone 77Acer to Launch New Smartphones in India 77China Unicom to Introduce Uphone Smartphone 78Nawaiya Launches 3G PalmTop 78Two Technologies Introduces Hand-Held Computer 78ASUS Tech Computer Launches P565 PDAs 78Sony Corporation to Introduce 8-Inch Notebook PC 78OQO Introduces Model 2+ Handheld PC 79Nokia Launches New Smartphone, Tube 79Intermec Launches Windows Mobile?- Based CK61ex Handheld Computer 79HP Introduces Pavilion tx2000 Series Entertainment Notebook PC 79Tranzda Technologies and Antenova Unveil T818 Slim Smart Phone 79Nvidia Introduces an Array of Processors 80Motorola?s Enterprise Mobility Business Introduces MC75 EDA 80Samsung Introduces Touch-Screen Smartphone 80Samsung Electronics Launches OneDRAM 80Qingdao Hisense Communications to Introduce Hisense CDMA D95 81RIM Stalls Sale of Blackberry Bold Smartphones in Japan 81Socket Communications Introduces Antibacterial Handheld Computer 81Intermec Launches CK61ex Handheld Computer 81LG Electronics and Symbian Introduce LG-KT610 Mobile Phone 81Verizon and Research In Motion Launch BlackBerry Curve 8330Smartphone 82Trimble Introduces GeoExplorer Series 82Nokia Launches Nokia E71 and E66 82Panasonic Computer Solutions Introduces CF-Ul Toughbook 83Palm and Sprint Unveil Palm Treo 800w Smartphone 83Palm Launches Treo Pro SmartPhone 83Rogers Wireless and Research In Motion Unveil BlackBerry BoldSmartphone 84Two Technologies Introduces Hydrus 84Psion Teklogix Launches NEO 84Samsung to Introduce SPH M4800 and M8800 Smartphones 85Motorola Unveils MOTO Q 11 Smartphone 85HP Launches Two iPAQ Smartphones 85Samsung Telecommunications and ATT Introduce Samsung EpixSmartphone 86Nokia Unveils E63 Smartphone 86Asus Rolls Out New Smartphone P565 86GTX Launches gpVector Mini MT 86Research In Motion and Vodafone Introduce BlackBerry StormSmartphone 86Nokia Unveils N97 3G Smartphone 87RIM and Rogers Wireless Roll Out Black Berry Curve 8900Smartphone 87Sony Ericsson Launches P1 87Motorola Unveils MC35 Enterprise Digital Assistant 88Motorola Introduces MOTOROKR E6 88Socket Communications Launches Socket SoMo 88Claro and Palm Unveils Palm Treo 680 Smartphone 88Samsung Introduces SGH-i718 Smartphone 89RIM and Orange Business Services Unveil BlackBerry 8800Smartphone 89HP Launches HP iPAQ Smartphone 89Dopod Communications Introduces D600 PDA Phone 89Apple Launches iPhone 89High Tech Computer to Introduce Mobile Phones 90Microsoft Launches System Centre Mobile Device Manager 2008 90RM Introduces RM Asus miniBook 90i-mate Introduces 3G Windows Mobile Devices 90Livescribe Unveils Pen-Based Computer 90Marvell and LG Introduce LG-KC1 Smartphone with Marvell?sProcessor 90Palm Introduces Foleo PC 91Samsung Electronics America Introduces Q1 Ultra 91High Tech Computer Introduces Two Computing Devices 91Motorola Introduces MC35 Enterprise Digital Assistant 92Satnav Technologies Develops Navigation Software 92Motorola Introduces Motokokr E6 92Globe Telecom and Palm Unveil Palm Treo 680 Smartphone 92Hewlett-Packard to Introduce hw6940 Smartphone 92Sharp Unveils W-ZERO3 Smartphone 93Symbol Technologies Launches MC70 EDA 93Proxity Electronic Commerce Systems Rolls Out Parts in a Palm 93O2 to Launch 3G-Ready PDA-Phones 93Microsoft to Introduce Ultra-Mobile Personal Computer 93Good Technology Unveils Good Mobile Defense 93DLoG Launches XMDA 94A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 95

1. NORTH AMERICA 95

North American Smartphone Market Overview 95

Table 21: North American Smartphone Shipments by Operating

System (2009): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Shipments for RIM

Blackberry, Apple iOS, Microsoft Windows, Google?s Android,

Symbian and Others 95

1a. THE UNITED STATES 96US Handheld Computing Market Bustles with Adoption of New Devices 96Recession Mauls Mobile Phone Sales in the US, SmartphonesRemain the Bright Spot 96Laptop Market 96Competitive Landscape in the US Laptop Market 96Tablet PCs 97Tablet PCs Market Set to Explode, Competition in the Marketto Intensify 97eReaders Continue to Witness Growth; New Features to Maintainthe Momentum 97US Smartphones Market 97Smartphones Sales to Outshine Other Handheld Computing Devices 97Android Pick Up in the US market 98Table 22: US Smartphone Shipments by Operating System (2H2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Shipments for Google?sAndroid, Apple iOS, RIM?s Blackberry and Others 98

Table 23: US Smartphone Subscriber Base Market by Operating

System (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Shipments for

Google?s Android, Apple iOS, RIM?s Blackberry, Microsoft

Windows Mobile and Others 99

Apple Continues to be the Leading Smartphone Brand 99

Table 24: US Smartphone Market by Leading Players (2010):

Market Share Breakdown in terms of Sales for Apple, Research

In Motion, and Others 99

Table 25: US Mobile Devices Market (2007 2012F):Percentage Share Breakdown by Device Type 100

Table 26: Laptops Market in the US (2001-2007): Number of

Subscribers in Millions 100

Table 27: Smartphones Market in the US (2001-2007): Number of Subscribers in Millions 101

Table 28: Mobile PDAs Market in the US (2001-2007): Number

of Subscribers in Millions 101

1b. CANADA 102Canadian Smartphone Market 102Table 29: Canadian Smartphone Market by Operating System (Q4,2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for BlackBerry, Android, Apple iOS, Symbian, and Others 102

2. JAPAN 103

Smartphones Drive Mobile Phone Market in Japan 103

Table 30: Japanese Smartphone Unit Shipments in Millions:

2007-2011 103

Table 31: Japanese Smartphone Market by Consumer Type(2007-2011): Percentage Breakdown of Unit Shipments for Individual and Corporate Customers 103Japanese Phone Makers Contend with Domestic Presence 104

3. EUROPE 105

Smartphones Edge Past Feature Phones in Europe 105

Penetration of Smartphones Rises in Europe 105

Table 32: Increasing Share of Smartphones in Mobile Handset

Market in Western Europe (2009 ? 2011) 105

Android Continues to Make Gains Through 2011; Samsung Emerges

on the Top 106

Table 33: Western European Mobile Phone Shipments by Device

Type in Million Units: Q2 2010 Q2 2011 106

Table 34: Market Share of Western European Mobile Phone Shipments by Device Type: Q2 2010 Q2 2011 106

Table 35: Leading Smartphone Vendors in Western Europe (2Q

2011): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Shipments for Samsung,

Nokia, Apple, HTC, RIM and Others 107

Table 36: Smartphone User Base in Major Five European Countries by Operating System: Number of Users in Millions for Symbian, Apple iOS, Android, Microsoft and RIM 107Feature-Rich Phones Drive Mobile Media Usage in Europe 107Android to Emerge as Leading OS in Europe 108Table 37: Leading Mobile Operating Systems in Western Europe(Q3 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Symbian, Apple iOS, Android and Others 108Battle Among Android-Powered Handset Vendors Continues 108Key Statistics: 109Table 38: Mobile Devices Market in Western Europe (2007 2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Shipments by Vendor 109

Table 39: Mobile Devices Market in Europe (2010): Percentage

Share Breakdown of Unit Sales by Device Type 109

4. ASIA-PACIFIC 110Asia-Pacific on Track to Emerge As a Leading Smartphones Market Worldwide 110Smartphones to Outperform the Mobile Phone Market in Asia 110Android Becomes the Largest Mobile OS in Asia 110Table 40: Asia-Pacific Mobile Handset Market by Operating System (2009 2010): Market Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Android, Symbian, RIM, Apple iOS, Windows and Others 111Nokia ? A Long-Standing Leader in Asia- Pacific Smartphone Market 111Table 41: Asia Pacific Smartphone Handset Market (Q1 2009):Market Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Nokia, HTC, Apple,Motorola, RIM and Others 112India 112An Overview of the Indian Telecommunications Market 112Large Potential Awaits Mobile Telephony Market in India 112India to Emerge as a Leading WiMAX Market in Asia 113Telecom Equipment Manufacturing Domain Strong withInternational Players 113Indian Notebook Market 113Notebook Sales Record Significant Increase in Recent Years 113Table 42: Notebook and Netbook Sales in India (2008-2009):Unit Sales in Thousands for Third Quarter of RespectiveYears 113Consumer Segment witnesses Largest Growth 114Sony Eyes Further Share Acquisition in the Indian Notebook Market 114Indian Tablet PC Market 114Competition Heats Up in the Indian Tablet PC Market 114China 115China?s Tablet PC Market to Surge 115Chinese Smart phone Market 115Table 43: SmartPhone Market in China (Q3 2008): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenues by Vendor 115

Table 44: SmartPhone Market in China (Q3 2008): Percentage

Share Breakdown by Operating System 116

Rest of Asia-Pacific 116

Smartphones Bust Recessionary Woes in Southeast Asia 116

Portable Computers Follow the Track 116

Korea Witnesses Robust Increase in Smartphone Users 116

5. LATIN AMERICA 118Outlook for Smartphones Robust in Latin America 118Competition Intensifies in Latin American Smartphone Market 118Table 45: Latin American Smartphone Market by Operating System (2009): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Shipments forSymbian, Blackberry, and Others 119Sales of Ultra-Mobile PCs Soar in Latin America 119

6. THE MIDDLE EAST 119

Tablet PCs Yet to Gain Momentum in the Middle East 119

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