In 2011, smartphones will be ahead of PCs in sales
In 2011, smartphone sales will exceed computer sales worldwide - this was the conclusion of RBC analyst Mike Abramsky. In his report, he also predicts the release of both types of devices at 400 million per year.
While smartphone sales are growing, sales of conventional mobile phones are falling, respectively. Therefore, such giants of the computer industry as Apple, Dell, Acer and Microsoft are paying more and more close attention to the "gold" industry of smartphones. Not so long ago, Asus began selling the Nuvifone M20 smartphone based on Windows Mobile, and the new Dell smartphone is now undergoing a pre-sale verification process by Chinese regulatory authorities.
World mobile sales in the second quarter of 2009 amounted to 286.1 million units, which is 6% less compared to the same period last year (according to Gartner). At the same time, smartphone sales exceeded 40 million units. And this is 27% more than in 2008.
“Smartphone makers have a lot more market opportunities thanks to greater margins.” In addition to being the fastest growing segment of the mobile device market, it is characterized by resistance to the trend of lower average selling prices, ”the report said. Apple is getting the best reviews from analysts about its strategy with the iPhone. “We think that the iPhone as a platform will be relevant for ten years, and its prospects are brilliant.”, The analyst notes.
But far from bright prospects in the report are designated for Nokia, and at the same time, RBC predicts the success of the BlackBerry series. “We believe that RIM’s position will be further strengthened by Crackberry’s data and messaging technology, reliability, good battery performance and NOC software and hardware.
via pcworld.com
While smartphone sales are growing, sales of conventional mobile phones are falling, respectively. Therefore, such giants of the computer industry as Apple, Dell, Acer and Microsoft are paying more and more close attention to the "gold" industry of smartphones. Not so long ago, Asus began selling the Nuvifone M20 smartphone based on Windows Mobile, and the new Dell smartphone is now undergoing a pre-sale verification process by Chinese regulatory authorities.
World mobile sales in the second quarter of 2009 amounted to 286.1 million units, which is 6% less compared to the same period last year (according to Gartner). At the same time, smartphone sales exceeded 40 million units. And this is 27% more than in 2008.
“Smartphone makers have a lot more market opportunities thanks to greater margins.” In addition to being the fastest growing segment of the mobile device market, it is characterized by resistance to the trend of lower average selling prices, ”the report said. Apple is getting the best reviews from analysts about its strategy with the iPhone. “We think that the iPhone as a platform will be relevant for ten years, and its prospects are brilliant.”, The analyst notes.
But far from bright prospects in the report are designated for Nokia, and at the same time, RBC predicts the success of the BlackBerry series. “We believe that RIM’s position will be further strengthened by Crackberry’s data and messaging technology, reliability, good battery performance and NOC software and hardware.
via pcworld.com