TP, Hi! Notebooks and Handhelds co-exist. Just start a collection! :) Leigh
"Additionally, more than half (51%) of the portable PC users surveyed said they will purchase a new notebook computer over the next 12 months."
"Dell was the number-one notebook brand used by panelists, followed by IBM, Toshiba, and Compaq; Palm dominated in handhelds used, and Nokia was the number-one handset used, followed by Motorola."
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1/25/00 - IDC EPANEL REVEALS MOBILE DEVICE DEMAND REMAINS HIGH IN 2000 FRAMINGHAM, Mass., Jan 25, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Demand in the U.S. mobile device market remained strong through the end of 1999. Fueled by stratification in mobile computing devices (more varieties of smart handheld devices and handsets) and the continued evolution toward thinner, lighter, more powerful solutions, this market is poised for continued success well into the 21st century. According to Q4 1999 survey results from IDC, 76% of mobile device buyers said their companies plan to purchase portable PCs sometime in the year 2000. Additionally, more than half (51%) of the portable PC users surveyed said they will purchase a new notebook computer over the next 12 months.
These results come from IDC's newly introduced Mobile User and Buyer ePanel program, which tracks user awareness, adoption, usage patterns, and requirements for an array of mobile IT products and services on a quarterly basis. Through online surveys of an established panel of over 1,400 users, influencers, and buyers actively involved in mobile device solutions, IDC is well positioned to provide the industry's most timely and insightful market findings.
As more and more people embrace the flexibility of these emerging mobile devices, this market will continue to flourish. "Lower device price points, coupled with intriguing designs and a host of useful services, are propelling the growth of portable PCs, smart handheld devices, and handsets," said Randy Giusto, IDC's vice president of Worldwide Desktop and Mobile research. "Knowing and understanding buying trends and behavior can mean the difference between success and failure for players in this evolving market." In the handheld space, personal companions and PC companions are being utilized in both personal and business environments. Survey results show that 27.9% of respondents plan to purchase a personal companion (Palm devices, Pocket PCs, etc.) over the next 12 months, and 24.8% of respondents plan to purchase a PC companion (H/PC, H/PC Pro, etc.) in the near future. Additional Key Findings -- 41.5% of companies surveyed plan to buy ultraportables (notebooks with no internal floppy, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM drives such as the IBM ThinkPad 570 and the Toshiba Portege series) over the next 12 months. -- There are still some major shortcomings associated with portable PCs. 80% of notebook users stated that CPU speed/general performance was not sufficient, while 94% stated battery life was not sufficient, and 82% stated their notebooks were still too heavy. -- 76.5% of portables are connected to a LAN. -- Dell was the number-one notebook brand used by panelists, followed by IBM, Toshiba, and Compaq; Palm dominated in handhelds used, and Nokia was the number-one handset used, followed by Motorola.
The survey also explored subjects such as problems experienced with portable PCs, operating systems used, and business versus personal use by device. Additionally, it profiled small, medium, and large business buyers as well as Dell, IBM, Toshiba, and Compaq notebook users. Future surveys will explore topics such as funding sources, display requirements, wireless technology interest and intent to buy, and Internet access and content requirements.
For more information on IDC's Mobile User and Buyer ePanel program, please contact Randy Giusto at 508-935-4712 or rgiusto@idc.com.
About IDC IDC delivers dependable, relevant, and high-impact data and insight on information technology to help organizations make sound business and technology decisions. IDC forecasts worldwide IT markets and technology trends and analyzes IT products and vendors, using a combination of rigorous primary research and in-depth competitive analysis. IDC is committed to providing global research with local content through more than 500 analysts in 42 countries worldwide. IDC's customers comprise the world's leading IT suppliers, IT organizations, and the financial community. Additional information can be found at idc.com.
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