Q3 PDA Update: Segmentation Remains Key

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Q3 PDA Update: Segmentation Remains Key

Service: Internet & Emerging Consumer Products
Report Number: IN0401164ID
Publication Date: November 2004
Number of Pages: 20
Report Price: $2,495 U.S. Dollars
Analyst: Cindy McCurley

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Abstract
The third quarter of this year saw PDA market conditions similar to the second quarter of the year, as the industry continues to struggle to address the challenge of attracting new users. The market continues to be categorized by three primary segments, organized by price; however, devices specifically designed for vertical market segments and consumer multimedia, in addition to price, are also being introduced.

This report compiles research and analyses on the worldwide PDA market for Q3 2004 in terms of unit shipments, vendor and operating system market shares. The report also provides profiles of major vendors and their most recent products, and discusses market trends for components and devices.

In its coverage of the PDA market, In-Stat/MDR includes those products that are focused on the consumer and corporate markets. Coverage will not include those PDAs specifically designed for industrial or retail markets, or messaging products such as Research in Motion’s (RIM).

Table of Contents

Executive Summary
Methodology
Overview
- Third Quarter and Current Trends
- Brief Survey Results: Ownership of PDAs
  - PDA Ownership
  - Manufacturer of Your Current PDA
  - Price Willing to Pay for Next PDA
Components and Functionality
- Operating Systems
  - Microsoft - Windows Mobile (Also Known as PPC)
  - PalmSource - Palm OS
- Processors
- Multimedia Functionality
  - Memory
  - Audio (MP3)
  - Imaging
  - VGA Resolution
  - Integrated Wireless Connectivity
    - Bluetooth
    - 802.11b (Wi-Fi)
Vendor Update
- Linux-Based
- Palm OS-Based
- Pocket PC (PPC)-Based (Windows Mobile)
Worldwide PDA Forecasts
- Worldwide PDA Unit Shipments and Revenue
  - Q3 2004 Worldwide Unit Shipments
  - Q3 2004 Worldwide Unit Shipment Market Shares
    - Operating Systems
  - Worldwide Unit Shipment Forecast 2004-2008

List of Tables

Table 1. Ownership of a PDA and Interest in Purchasing One in the Next 12 Months
Table 2. Price Willing to Pay for PDA 2004 vs. 2003
Table 3. Q1-Q3 2004 Unit Shipments By Vendor (Units in Thousands)
Table 4. Worldwide PDA Shipments 2003-2008 (Units in Millions)

List of Figures

Figure 1. Ownership of a PDA 2004 vs. 2003
Figure 2. palmOne Boasts the Largest Percentage of PDAs
Figure 3. palmOne T5
Figure 4. Sony Clie VZ90
Figure 5. Dell X50v
Figure 6. Q3 2004 Worldwide PDA Shipment Market Shares

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