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. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

HANDHELD COMPUTING DEVICES							GOS-148

A GLOBAL OUTLOOK, JANUARY 2012



                                            CONTENTS


  1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW                                                     1
      Market Structure & Overview                                          1
      Global Market Perspective                                            2
       Table 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                                                   7
      Laptop Categorization                                                7
       Rugged Laptop                                                       7
       Netbook                                                             7
       Subnotebook                                                         7
       Desktop Replacement Computer (DRC)                                  8
      Components of a Laptop                                               8
       Memory (RAM):                                                       8
       Central Processing Unit (CPU):                                      8
       Motherboard:                                                        8
       Expansion Cards:                                                    8
       Battery                                                             8
       Power Supply                                                        9
       Removable Media Drives                                              9
       Display                                                             9
       Video Display Controller                                            9
       Ports                                                               9
       Input                                                               9
       Internal Storage                                                    9
       Laptop Accessory: Docking Stations                                  9
      Advantages of Laptop                                                 10
       Performance                                                         10
       Upgradeability                                                      10
       Battery                                                             10
       Less Noise                                                          10
       Low Power Consumption                                               10
       Size                                                                10
       Portability                                                         10
      Characteristics                                                      11
       Touch sensitive screen                                              11
       Windows XP                                                          11
       DialKeys                                                            11
       Intel or VIA processors                                             11
       Tools and Applications                                              11
       Supports Internet Browsing and Other Applications                   11
       Windows Media Player                                                11
       Windows Vista                                                       11
      Challenges to Market Growth                                          11
       Smartphones                                                         11
       Security                                                            12
       Durability                                                          12
       Ergonomics and Health                                               12
      Key Market Dynamics and Trends                                       13
       Rugged Handheld Computers Witness Demand Recovery                   13
       Challenges Remain, Threatening Future Growth                        13
       Key Statistics                                                      13
       Table 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                                      14
      Categories of Handheld Mobile Devices                                14
       Basic & Feature Rich Mobile Phones                                  14
       Smartphones                                                         14
        Low-End Smartphones                                                14
        High-End Smartphones                                               15
      Market Scenario                                                      15
       Smartphones Emerge Out of Recession, Unscathed                      15
        Table 6: Global Smartphone Shipments in Million Units:
        2007-2010                                                          15
       Developed Markets Still Ahead in Smartphone Sales                   16
        Table 7: World Smartphone Market by Region (2011):
        Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for North America,
        Europe, Asia-Pacific (Including Japan) and Rest of World           16
       Recession Instills Change in Consumer Behavior                      16
       Burgeoning World of Apps Drive Demand for New Handsets              16
        Overview of Select Mobile Operating Systems                        17
         Table 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)                                    28
      Wireless Connectivity                                                28
      Memory Cards                                                         28
      Touch Screen                                                         28
      Wired Connectivity                                                   29
      Synchronization                                                      29
      Market Scenario                                                      29
       PDA Market on the Path of Decline                                   29
       Handhelds and PDAs: Applications Galore                             30
       Smartphones Usurp Market for PDA Devices                            30
       PDA Devices Market Continues to be Challenging                      30
       Manufacturers Focus on Innovation to Maintain Consumer Interest     30
       Competitive Landscape - A Recent Past Perspective                   31
        Table 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)                                32
       End-Use Applications of PDAs                                        32
        Mobile Data Applications                                           32
        Automobile Navigation                                              32
        Sporting Uses                                                      32
        Scientific and Medical Uses                                        32
        Use of PDA by Disabled People                                      33
        Educational 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                                                              35
      OS Media Tablets to Drive Consumers towards Open OS Smartphones      35
      Will Tablet PCs Uproot Notebooks?                                    35
      Success of Tablets - A Threat to Certain Mobile Computing Devices    36
      Android 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                                                      50
      Socket Mobile Launches SocketScan 10 Software Development Kit        50
      Comprompter Introduces NewsKing Reader                               50
      DAP Technologies Launches M1000                                      50
      Home Depot Introduces First Phone                                    50
      Elecsys Launches Radix FW960 and FWM-90                              50
      Seagate Unveils Seagate Momentus Thin Hard Drive for Archos G9
       Tablets                                                             51
      Garmin Introduces Montana Handheld Device                            51
      LG Electronics to Unveil G-Slate Tablet PC                           51
      Trimble Unveiled GeoExplorer® 6000 Series                            52
      Agilent Technologies Rolls Out N9343C and N9344C Handheld
       Spectrum Analyzers                                                  52
      Edutor Introduces Edutor, a New Handheld Home Learning Device        52
      LXE Launches Tecton Handheld Computer                                53
      Trimble Rolls Out Trimble® RangerTM Handheld Computer                53
      Vocollect Launches VoiceClient 1.3 for Psion Handheld Devices        54
      Motorola Unveils MC65 Enterprise Mobile Computer                     54
      Intermec Introduces 70 Series Mobile Computers                       55
      3M Rolls Out MD6000 Mobile ID Reader                                 55
      Zebra Technologies Introduces New Version of RW 420 Route Palette    56
      DAP Technologies Launches New M4000 Series Handheld Computers        56
      Psion Unveils Psion EP10 Handheld Computer                           57
      Cinterion Introduces New PH8 M2M Module                              57
      Handheld US Launches Nautiz X3R Handheld PDA                         57
      LG Electronics India to Roll Out LTE Hand- Held Devices              58
      Trimble Launches Nomad 900 Series Handheld Computers                 58
      Eurotech Launches HRC-3100 and HRC-4200 Rugged Handheld Devices      58
      Motorola Mobility Unveils FLIPOUT Smartphone                         59
      Two Technologies Introduces HANDGEAR Range of Handheld Computers     59
      X2 Launches X2415 and X2410 Handheld Computers                       59
      Panasonic Solutions Launches Toughbook U1 Ultra Mobile PC            60
      Archos to Launch Archos 9 Tablet PC                                  60
      Psion Introduces Psion Omnii™ XT10                                   60
      Motorola Launches MC959B Mobile Computer                             60
      Intermec Introduces CS40 Mobile Handheld Computer                    60
      Acer to Introduce Tablet PC Models                                   61
      Nokia Introduces C7, E7 And New C6 Version of Smartphone Models      61
      LG Launches Optimus Chic And Optimus One Smartphones                 61
      Lenovo to Introduce Tablet PC                                        61
      Toshiba to Introduce Android-based Tablet PC                         61
      Huawei to Launch IDEOSTM                                             62
      Motorola Launches ES400 Enterprise Digital Assistant                 62
      Sharp to Unveil 3D Smartphone                                        62
      Olive Telecom Launches OlivePad VT100                                62
      Microsoft to Introduce Windows Tablet PC                             63
      Motorola to Launch Droid X                                           63
      Nokia to Launch Smartphone C6                                        63
      LG to Launch Tablet PC                                               63
      Toshiba and Intel to Launch CM1, Tablet PC for Education             63
      Samsung to Launch Galaxy S smartphone                                63
      Apple Launches US$99 iPhone 3GS                                      64
      Motorola to Launch Android Smartphone                                64
      Samsung to Launch Samsung S-Pad                                      64
      VIA Technologies to Launch VIA ARTiGO A1100                          64
      Texas Instruments Launches Updated Version of TI-Nspire Handheld     64
      Logic Instrument Launches Fieldbook                                  65
      Nokia to Launch Nokia C5 Smartphone                                  65
      Glacier Computer Unveils M300 and M305 Handheld Computers            66
      Datalogic Launches New PDA                                           66
      Honeywell and UPS Enter into Partnership to Develop Handheld
       Computers                                                           66
      Sony Launches Vaio Z series of Notebook Computers                    66
      LG Unveils InTouch Max GW620 Android Smartphone                      67
      Google Unveils Nexus One                                             67
      Newport Digital Technologies Launches Rugged Handheld N37B
       Computing Device                                                    68
      Samsung Electronics Launches Samsung bada                            68
      Glacier Computer Introduces Rugged Handheld Computers                68
      Fujitsu Unveils Lifebook UH900                                       68
      Samsung Launches SCH-i920 Omnia II Smartphone                        69
      Nokia Launches E72 Smartphone                                        69
      Casio Unveils IT-800 RGC-35 PDA                                      69
      Intel Launches Intel® Reader                                         70
      Etisalat Launches HSPA Wi-Fi Modem                                   70
      Motorola to Launch MC3100                                            70
      Sony Ericsson Launches Three New Smartphones                         71
      Ingenico Introduces High-Tech Payment PDA                            71
      Maxa Technologies Unveils HH 8010 Mobile Computing Device            71
      Fujitsu Introduces LifeBook T5010 Tablet PC                          71
      Motorola Introduces Industrial-Class Handheld Computer Device        72
      Handheld Unveils Nautiz X7 PDA Worldwide                             72
      LXE Launches MX9 Series of Ultra- Rugged Handheld Computers          72
      Garmin-Asus Unveils Smartphone with Windows Operating System         73
      Dell Launches Mini 3i Smartphone in China                            73
      Technology Advancement Group Introduces TC-100 Commander             73
      Panasonic Malaysia Introduces New Toughbook Computers                74
      Palm Introduces WebOS Pre PDA 3G Phone                               74
      SAMSUNG Unveils Innovative Notebook PC Products                      74
      Toshiba Unveils TG01 Smartphone                                      75
      Motorola Launches New B2B Handsets FR68 and FR6000                   75
      MaxID Introduces Handheld Device iDLMax with Lumidigm
       Fingerprint Sensor                                                  75
      Acer to Introduce Non-Windows OS Smartphone                          75
      Motorola Introduces New MC55 EDA                                     76
      Getac Introduces New PS535F PDA                                      76
      Absolute Software Introduces Blackberry Compatible Computrace
       Mobile                                                              77
      Pantech Wireless and AT&T Introduce Matrix Pro                       77
      Archos to Introduce Smartphone                                       77
      Acer to Launch New Smartphones in India                              77
      China Unicom to Introduce Uphone Smartphone                          78
      Nawaiya Launches 3G PalmTop                                          78
      Two Technologies Introduces Hand-Held Computer                       78
      ASUS Tech Computer Launches P565 PDAs                                78
      Sony Corporation to Introduce 8-Inch Notebook PC                     78
      OQO Introduces Model 2+ Handheld PC                                  79
      Nokia Launches New Smartphone, Tube                                  79
      Intermec Launches Windows Mobile®- Based CK61ex Handheld Computer    79
      HP Introduces Pavilion tx2000 Series Entertainment Notebook PC       79
      Tranzda Technologies and Antenova Unveil T818 Slim Smart Phone       79
      Nvidia Introduces an Array of Processors                             80
      Motorola's Enterprise Mobility Business Introduces MC75 EDA          80
      Samsung Introduces Touch-Screen Smartphone                           80
      Samsung Electronics Launches OneDRAM                                 80
      Qingdao Hisense Communications to Introduce Hisense CDMA D95         81
      RIM Stalls Sale of Blackberry Bold Smartphones in Japan              81
      Socket Communications Introduces Antibacterial Handheld Computer     81
      Intermec Launches CK61ex Handheld Computer                           81
      LG Electronics and Symbian Introduce LG-KT610 Mobile Phone           81
      Verizon and Research In Motion Launch BlackBerry Curve 8330
       Smartphone                                                          82
      Trimble Introduces GeoExplorer Series                                82
      Nokia Launches Nokia E71 and E66                                     82
      Panasonic Computer Solutions Introduces CF-Ul Toughbook              83
      Palm and Sprint Unveil Palm Treo 800w Smartphone                     83
      Palm Launches Treo Pro SmartPhone                                    83
      Rogers Wireless and Research In Motion Unveil BlackBerry Bold
       Smartphone                                                          84
      Two Technologies Introduces Hydrus                                   84
      Psion Teklogix Launches NEO                                          84
      Samsung to Introduce SPH M4800 and M8800 Smartphones                 85
      Motorola Unveils MOTO Q 11 Smartphone                                85
      HP Launches Two iPAQ Smartphones                                     85
      Samsung Telecommunications and AT&T Introduce Samsung Epix
       Smartphone                                                          86
      Nokia Unveils E63 Smartphone                                         86
      Asus Rolls Out New Smartphone P565                                   86
      GTX Launches gpVector Mini MT                                        86
      Research In Motion and Vodafone Introduce BlackBerry Storm
       Smartphone                                                          86
      Nokia Unveils N97 3G Smartphone                                      87
      RIM and Rogers Wireless Roll Out Black Berry Curve 8900
       Smartphone                                                          87
      Sony Ericsson Launches P1                                            87
      Motorola Unveils MC35 Enterprise Digital Assistant                   88
      Motorola Introduces MOTOROKR E6                                      88
      Socket Communications Launches Socket SoMo                           88
      Claro and Palm Unveils Palm Treo 680 Smartphone                      88
      Samsung Introduces SGH-i718 Smartphone                               89
      RIM and Orange Business Services Unveil BlackBerry 8800
       Smartphone                                                          89
      HP Launches HP iPAQ Smartphone                                       89
      Dopod Communications Introduces D600 PDA Phone                       89
      Apple Launches iPhone                                                89
      High Tech Computer to Introduce Mobile Phones                        90
      Microsoft Launches System Centre Mobile Device Manager 2008          90
      RM Introduces RM Asus miniBook                                       90
      i-mate Introduces 3G Windows Mobile Devices                          90
      Livescribe Unveils Pen-Based Computer                                90
      Marvell and LG Introduce LG-KC1 Smartphone with Marvell’s
       Processor                                                           90
      Palm Introduces Foleo PC                                             91
      Samsung Electronics America Introduces Q1 Ultra                      91
      High Tech Computer Introduces Two Computing Devices                  91
      Motorola Introduces MC35 Enterprise Digital Assistant                92
      Satnav Technologies Develops Navigation Software                     92
      Motorola Introduces Motokokr E6                                      92
      Globe Telecom and Palm Unveil Palm Treo 680 Smartphone               92
      Hewlett-Packard to Introduce hw6940 Smartphone                       92
      Sharp Unveils W-ZERO3 Smartphone                                     93
      Symbol Technologies Launches MC70 EDA                                93
      Proxity Electronic Commerce Systems Rolls Out Parts in a Palm        93
      O2 to Launch 3G-Ready PDA-Phones                                     93
      Microsoft to Introduce Ultra-Mobile Personal Computer                93
      Good Technology Unveils Good Mobile Defense                          93
      DLoG Launches XMDA                                                   94


 A 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                                                    96
      US Handheld Computing Market Bustles with Adoption of New Devices    96
      Recession Mauls Mobile Phone Sales in the US, Smartphones
       Remain the Bright Spot                                              96
      Laptop Market                                                        96
       Competitive Landscape in the US Laptop Market                       96
      Tablet PCs                                                           97
       Tablet PCs Market Set to Explode, Competition in the Market
        to Intensify                                                       97
       eReaders Continue to Witness Growth; New Features to Maintain
        the Momentum                                                       97
      US Smartphones Market                                                97
       Smartphones Sales to Outshine Other Handheld Computing Devices      97
       Android Pick Up in the US market                                    98
        Table 22: US Smartphone Shipments by Operating System (2H
        2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Shipments for Google’s
        Android, 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                                                               102
      Canadian Smartphone Market                                           102
       Table 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                                  103
      Japanese 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                  107
      Feature-Rich Phones Drive Mobile Media Usage in Europe               107
      Android to Emerge as Leading OS in Europe                            108
       Table 37: Leading Mobile Operating Systems in Western Europe
       (Q3 2010): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for Symbian,
       Apple iOS, Android and Others                                       108
      Battle Among Android-Powered Handset Vendors Continues               108
      Key Statistics:                                                      109
       Table 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                                                          110
      Asia-Pacific on Track to Emerge As a Leading Smartphones
       Market Worldwide                                                    110
      Smartphones to Outperform the Mobile Phone Market in Asia            110
      Android Becomes the Largest Mobile OS in Asia                        110
       Table 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            111
      Nokia - A Long-Standing Leader in Asia- Pacific Smartphone Market    111
       Table 41: Asia Pacific Smartphone Handset Market (Q1 2009):
       Market Share Breakdown of Volume Sales for Nokia, HTC, Apple,
       Motorola, RIM and Others                                            112
      India                                                                112
       An Overview of the Indian Telecommunications Market                 112
        Large Potential Awaits Mobile Telephony Market in India            112
        India to Emerge as a Leading WiMAX Market in Asia                  113
        Telecom Equipment Manufacturing Domain Strong with
         International Players                                             113
       Indian Notebook Market                                              113
        Notebook Sales Record Significant Increase in Recent Years         113
         Table 42: Notebook and Netbook Sales in India (2008-2009):
         Unit Sales in Thousands for Third Quarter of Respective
         Years                                                             113
        Consumer Segment witnesses Largest Growth                          114
        Sony Eyes Further Share Acquisition in the Indian Notebook
         Market                                                            114
       Indian Tablet PC Market                                             114
        Competition Heats Up in the Indian Tablet PC Market                114
      China                                                                115
       China’s Tablet PC Market to Surge                                   115
       Chinese Smart phone Market                                          115
        Table 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                                                         118
      Outlook for Smartphones Robust in Latin America                      118
      Competition Intensifies in Latin American Smartphone Market          118
       Table 45: Latin American Smartphone Market by Operating
       System (2009): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Shipments for
       Symbian, Blackberry, and Others                                     119
      Sales 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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