UMDs—Are They For Real? A Worldwide Snapshot

In-Stat/MDR, January 2008, Pages: 15

The ultra mobile device space has been an enigma for many, as market watchers try to determine if it’s a market verging on explosive growth, and, therefore, an opportunity that should not be missed, or, instead, a market that was never meant to be. With major market events such as the ITU acceptance of WiMAX as a 3G standard, In-Stat takes a snapshot look back at the events of 2007 in the UMD market in an attempt to better understand if there is momentum that should not be ignored. Along with the historical snapshot, this report also considers some of the key challenges the market segment faces looking forward. This report considers the following questions:

-Can there be two internets? There can only be one full-featured Internet.

-Will users be able to have true mobile connectivity? WiMAX and Gobi bringing anywhere/anytime access closer to reality.

-Will the consumer accept mobile Internet usage? Companies such as Samsung, Intel, Nokia, and Apple think so, given the successes of 2007’s UMPC, MID, and smart phone products.

-What are my choices for giving users 8 hours + run times? Moorestown and Isaiah to the rescue.

In This Update

UMDs—On the Move

A Tumultuous Year

Building Momentum

Plethora of Devices

Generational Devices

Mobile WiMAX

A Core, a Core, My Kingdom for a Core

Not a Bed of Roses

Market Segment Challenges

The Consumer Sub-Segment

The Business Sub-Segment

The Software Developers

The Service Provider

Conclusion

We Live in a Connected World

Choices…Choices

Internet—There Can Be Only One

Live Long and Prosper

List of Figures

Figure 1. Asus R50A

Figure 2. Compal UMD

Figure 3. LG Prototype

Figure 4. Nokia N810

Figure 5. Palm Foleo

Figure 6. Apple iPhone

Figure 7. Gigabyte M704

Figure 8. Samsung Q1 Ultra Premium

Figure 9. Fujitsu U810

Figure 10. Lenovo MID Prototype

Figure 11. Garmin MID Prototype

Figure 12. Toshiba MID Prototype

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