The Future of Mobile Computing

Publication Date	January 2007
Publisher	BCC Research
Product Type	Report
Pages	177
ISBN Number	not applicable
Product Code	BCC00088

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Summary

The goal of BCC Research in conducting this study was to determine the current status of mobile computing and assess its growth potential from 2005 to 2006 and over the subsequent 5-year period to 2011. Various types of computers, ranging from notebooks and Tablet PCs to handhelds and smartphones, present a large and growing market.

Mobile computing is an extension of the functions that were previously contained in a central location in the early days of computing. From a notebook to a smartphone, technology is enabling information to be available to just about everyone.

Scope Of Study

This report:

Provides comprehensive market assessment of mobile computing and the sector's growth potential through 2011. Covers devices such as computers, notebooks, tablet PCs, handhelds, smartphones, and all other mobile devices. Analysis includes markets for chipsets and internal processors, operating systems, application software, wireless technologies and broadband connections.
Examines the current position of mobile computing via five major platforms. Within each platform, an overview of the key advantages, an analysis of market factors that will impact demand and projected shipments of mobile computing products and their value for 2005, 2006 and 2011 are presented.
Estimates the unit distribution of mobile computing activity by businesses and consumers, and analyzes units of each platform by application.
Analyzes the mobile computing industry on a worldwide basis, including manufacturing capability and consumption in various regional markets. This study also analyzes industry involvement in standards and evaluates other pertinent factors related to the success of mobile computing.
Profiles leading companies in the mobile computing business and recent industry developments, includes patent analysis, market shares and more.

Report Highlights

The global market for mobile computing was almost $55.6 billion in 2005 and $63.5 billion in 2006. At an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 7.0%, this market will reach more than $88.9 billion by 2011.
Smartphones have the highest growth rate through the forecast period. With a 15.7% AAGR through 2011, this market will reach almost $17.8 billion by 2011.
The largest market share belongs to notebook computers. In 2006, notebook computers held 84.% of the total global market. By the end of 2011, this share will reach more than 96%, worth $69.2 billion.

Content

Study Goals And Objectives
- Reasons For Doing This Study
- Contributions To The Study And For Whom
- Scope And Format
- Methodology
- Information Sources
- Related BCC Work Credentials
- BCC Online Services
- Disclaimer
Summary
- Summary Table: Global Forecast For Mobile Computing, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Summary Figure: Global Value Of The Mobile Computing Market 2005-2011 ($ Millions)
Overview
- Computing Comes To The Masses
- The Age Of Mobility
  - Computing At Your Fingertips
- Mobile Technology And Markets
Industry Structure
- Leading Companies In The Mobile Computing Business
  - Recent Industry Developments
- Mobile Computing Manufacturing By Region
- Mobile Computing Consumption By Region
  - Traditional Markets Remain Strong
- Market Shares
  - Laptop/Notebook Products
  - Handhelds And Mini Computers
  - 3rd Generation Phones
- Company Profiles
  - Acer Inc., Taipei, Taiwan
  - Dell Inc., Round Rock, Tx
  - Elitegroup Computer Systems, Taipei, Taiwan
  - Fujitsu Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
  - Gateway, Irvine, Ca
  - Hewlett-Packard, Palo Alto, Ca
  - Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, Ca
  - Lenovo Ltd., Raleigh, Nc
  - Mitac Company, Taipei, Taiwan
  - Motion Computing, Austin, Tx
  - Motorola, Schaumburg, Il
  - Nec Electronics Corporation, Kanagawa, Japan
  - Nokia Corporation, Espoo, Finland
  - Palm Inc., Sunnyvale, Ca
  - Qualcomm Inc., San Diego, Ca
  - Quanta Computer Inc., Taoyuan, Taiwan
  - Research In Motion, Ltd., Ontario, Canada
  - Samsung Group, Seoul, Korea
Mobile Computing Technology
- Mobile Computing Devices
  - Laptops And Notebooks
    - Construction
    - Graphics, Displays, And Batteries
    - Current Features
    - Convertible Models
    - Hybrids
    - Operating System
    - Specifications Of A Current Tablet Pc
  - Handhelds And Minicomputers
    - Personal Digital Assistants (PDAS)
    - Traditional Pda
    - Pda With Cell Phone And Multimedia
    - Pda Parts
    - Ultra-Mobile Or Mini Pcs
  - Smartphones
    - Hardware And Operating Systems
    - Product Examples
    - Sample Specifications
- Support Mechanisms For Mobile Devices
  - Intel Core 2 Duo Desktop And Mobile Processors
    - Features
  - Amd Dual Core Mobile Processor Technology
    - Amd Turion 64 X 2 Dual Core Technology
  - Windows Mobile Operating System
    - Features
    - Advantages
  - Power Extender For Mobile Products
    - Features
- Technological Trends
  - Global Positioning Systems
    - Gps Receivers
    - Bluetooth Receivers
    - Compact Flash Or Sd Receivers
    - Cabled Gps Receivers
    - Gps Navigation Software
  - Flash Storage Device For Mobile Computers
  - Hd Dvd Drive For Mobile Pcs
- Patent Analysis
  - Patents By Subject
  - Patents By Region
  - Patents By Assignees
  - Sample Abstracts
    - Processing Document Service Requests From A Mobile Computing Device
    - System For Providing Multilevel Information Retrieval With Clarification Dialog
    - On-Site Meter Registration Confirmation Using Portable, Wireless Device
    - Data Storage Device Provides Communication Between Processing Units
    - Navigational Interface For Mobile And Wearable Computers
    - Convertible Mobile Computing Device
    - Secure Transaction Management And Electronic Rights Protection
    - Storage Device Using A Flash Memory
Mobile Industry Competitiveness
- Mobile Computing Security Environment
  - Government Support
  - Industry Activity
- Device Proliferation, Convergence, And Unit Growth
- General Economic Environment
  - United States
  - Europe
  - Asia Pacific
  - China
- Technology And Mobile Computing
  - Technical Plans Related To Mobile Computing
    - Pda With Built-In Gps
    - Ultracapacitors Charge Batteries In Minutes
    - Fuel Cell Batteries
- Market Growth Factors
  - Impact Of These Growth Factors
Mobile Computing Markets
- Market Organization
- Measurement Objectives
The Laptop/ Notebook Market
- The Laptop/ Notebook Market
- Notebook History
  - Key Technical Advances Impacting Mobility
    - Intel Centrino Mobile Technology
    - Better Performance
    - Better Wireless Access
    - Bluetooth Technology
    - A New Standard Plus Broadband For Notebooks
- Notebooks And Their Users
  - Notebook Users
    - Desktop Replacement
    - Mainstream Model
    - Thin And Light Models
    - The Ultra-Portable Model
  - A Multifaceted Market
- Notebook Applications
  - Business Applications
    - Office-Related
    - Industrial
    - Presentations And Graphics
    - Communications
  - Entertainment Applications
    - Gaming
    - Media Center
- Notebook Market Assessment
  - Recent Notebook Demand
  - Market Drivers
    - Future Drivers
  - The Notebook Mobile Computing Market By User
  - Forecast Assumptions
  - Forecast-Shipments Of Notebooks For Mobile Computing
  - Forecast-Value Of Notebook Shipments
  - Forecast-Shipments By User
  - Forecast-Shipments By Application
  - Perspective: The Notebook In Mobile Computing
The Tablet Pc Market
- The Tablet Pc Market
  - - Key Advances Impacting The Tablet's Mobility
    - Windows Xp Tablet Pc Edition Improves Performance
    - Pen Input And Gestures
    - Improved Input Panel
    - Integrate Ink And Microsoft Office Programs
    - Speech Recognition
    - Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology
    - Slate Technology
    - Convertible Technology
    - Hybrid Technology
  - A Diverse Market
    - Patient Care
    - A Mobile Decision Support System
  - Field Sales And Service
  - Manufacturing
  - Government Functions
  - Retailing
  - Different Formats Expand Applications
    - Consumer Entertainment
    - Recent Tablet Demand
  - Market Drivers
    - Some Limitations
  - The Tablet Pc Mobile Computing Market By User
  - Forecast Assumptions
  - Forecast-Shipments Of Tablets For Mobile Computing
  - Forecast-Value Of Tablet Pc Shipments
  - Forecast-Shipments By User
  - Forecast-Shipments By Application
  - Perspective: The Tablet Pc In Mobile Computing
The Handheld Mobile Market
- The Handheld Mobile Market
- Handheld Computer History
  - Key Technical Advances Supporting Handheld Mobility
    - Microsoft Windows Mobile Plays A Key Role
    - Supports New Generation Of Products
    - Direct "push" Technology
    - Improved Displays
    - Significance For Mobile Computing
- Handheld Devices And Their Users
  - Product Definition
    - Pdas
    - Ultra-Mobile Pcs
  - Handheld Users
    - Tethered To The Office For Mail And Messaging
    - Computing Away From The Desktop
    - Consumer Handheld Activity
  - A Growing Market
- Handheld Applications
  - Business Applications
    - Office-Related
    - Industrial
    - Communications
  - Consumer/ Business Applications
    - Global Positioning (GPS)
  - Different Goals Expand Applications
    - Handhelds Get A Different Look
    - Consumer Entertainment
- Handheld Market Assessment
  - Recent Handheld Demand
    - Ultra-Mobile Pc Demand
  - Market Drivers
    - Future Drivers
    - An Unusual Application Fuels Growth
  - The Handheld Mobile Computing Market By User
  - Forecast Assumptions
    - Ultra-Mobile Pc Growth
  - Forecast-Shipments Of Handheld Mobile Computers
  - Forecast-Value Of Handheld Shipments
  - Forecast-Shipments Of Handheld Computer By User
  - Forecast-Shipments By Application
  - Perspective: The Handheld Device In Mobile Computing
The Smartphone Market
- The Smartphone Market
- Smartphone History
  - Key Technical Advances Supporting Smartphone Mobility
    - Wifi For Smartphones
    - Wimax For Smartphones
    - Expansion Of 3rd Generation Technology
    - 3g Poised To Enter Growth Markets
    - Specialized Software For Smartphones
- Smartphones And Their Users
  - Smartphone Users
    - Using A Multifunctional Device
    - Using Redundant Devices
    - Looking For Multimedia Applications
  - Smartphones Represent A Growing Market
- Smartphone Applications
  - Basic Communications
  - Business Related
    - A Mobile Office
    - Industrial Monitoring
  - Multimedia
    - Gaming
    - Digital Photography
Consumer / Business Applications
- - - Global Positioning (GPS)
    - Home Office Applications
  - Plans To Expand Applications
    - Security Getting Attention
    - Portable, Wireless Keyboards Improve Productivity
- Smartphone Market Assessment
  - Recent Smartphone Demand
  - Market Drivers
    - Is A Market Slowdown Coming?
    - The Search For Expanding Markets
    - The Replacement Market
    - 3g Projections Separate From All Mobile Phones
  - The Smartphone Market By User
  - Forecast Assumptions
  - Forecast-Shipments Of Smartphones
  - Forecast-Value Of Smartphone Shipments
  - Forecast-Shipments Of Smartphones By User
  - Forecast-Shipments By Application
  - Perspective: The Smartphone In Mobile Computing
List Of Figures
- Summary Table: Global Forecast For Mobile Computing, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Table 1 Classification Of Major Mobile Computing Devices Analyzed In This Report
- Table 2 Major Mobile Computing Markets
- Table 3 Key Companies In The Mobile Computing Business
- Table 4 Global Share Of Mobile Computing Manufacturing By Region, 2005-2011 (%)
- Table 5 Global Shares Of Mobile Computing Revenues By Region, 2005-2011 (%)
- Table 6 Global Market Share By Laptop Makers, 2005 (%)
- Table 7 Global Market Share By Tablet Pc Makers, 2005 (%)
- Table 8 Estimated Global Market Share By Pda Maker, 2005 (%)
- Table 9 Estimated Global Market Share, By 3g Phone Makers, 2005 (%)
- Table 10 Unique Design Requirements For Laptops
- Table 11 Basic Laptop Power Supplies
- Table 12 Technical Features Of A Wide-Screen Notebook Computer
- Table 13 Operating Features Of A Typical Tablet Pc
- Table 14 Sample Specifications Of A Convertible Tablet Pc
- Table 15 Characteristics Of Traditional Pdas
- Table 16 Characteristics Of Pdas With Cell Phone And Multimedia Capability
- Table 17 Selected Features Of The Sony Ux Series
- Table 18 Potential Smartphone Functions
- Table 19 Sample Specifications Of Smartphones
- Table 20 Major Features Of Intel Premium Core 2 Duo Processors
- Table 21 Advantages Of Intel Core 2 Duo Processor In Mobile Computers
- Table 22 Basic Architectural Features Of Amd Processor
- Table 23 Key Advantages Of Windows Mobile Operating System
- Table 24 Specifications Of Palm Treo Smart Device With Windows Mobile
- Table 25 Key Features Of The Power Extender
- Table 26 Major Components Of A Gps System
- Table 27 Standard Features Of Major Gps Applications
- Table 28 Patents By Mobile Computing Technology And Functionm, 2005-2006
- Table 29 Mobile Computing Patents By Region, 2005-2006
- Table 30 Assignees With Three Or More Patents, 2005-2006
- Table 31 Current Mobile Computing Environment
- Table 32 Nist Unified Security Framework For Handheld Devices
- Table 33 Potential Conversion Of Functions Into A Single Cell Phone Device
- Table 34 Economic Long-Term Assumptions For The U.S. Economy
- Table 35 Asia-Pacific Region Economic Impact On Mobile Computing
- Table 36 Percentage Impact Of Major Competitiveness Factors On The Growth Of Mobile Computing
- Table 37 A Brief History Of The Notebook Computer
- Table 38 Recent Advances In Mobile Technology For Notebook Computers
- Table 39 Comparison Of Leading Categories Of Notebooks And Their Basic Features
- Table 40 Profile Of Current Notebook Users
- Table 41 Typical Applications Of A Mobile Notebook Computer
- Table 42 Global Shipments Of Notebooks Compared With Desktop Computers, Through 2005 (Million Units)
- Table 43 Profile Of The Global Mobile Computer Notebook Market, By User, 2005 (Million Units)
- Table 44 Forecast Assumptions-Notebook Computers In The Global Mobile Computing Market
- Table 45 Global Projections Of Notebook Computers Compared With Desktop Computers, Through 2011 (Million Units)
- Table 46 Forecast-Global Shipments Of Notebook Computers For Mobile Computing, Through 2011 (Million Units)
- Table 47 Forecast-Value Of Global Notebook Shipments For Mobile Computing, Through 2011 (Million Units)
- Table 48 Forecast-Global Shipments Of Notebooks For Mobile Computing By Type Of User, Through 2011 (Million Units)
- Table 49 Global Notebook Shipments By Application (Million Units)
- Table 50 A Brief History Of The Tablet Pc
- Table 51 Key Benefits Of Intel Mobile Technology In A Tablet Pc
- Table 52 Comparison Of Leading Tablet Pcs And Their Basic Features
- Table 53 Profile Of Current Tablet Pc Users
- Table 54 Typical Applications Of A Tablet Pc Computer
- Table 55 Global Shipments Of Tablet Pc Computers, Through 2005 (Million Units)
- Table 56 Profile Of The Global Tablet Pc Market By User, 2005 (Million Units)
- Table 57 Forecast Assumptions-Tablet Pcs In The Global Mobile Computing Market
- Table 58 Global Projections Of Tablet Pcs, Through 2011 (Million Units)
- Table 59 Forecast-Global Shipments Of Tablet Pcs By Type For Mobile Computing, Through 2011 (Million Units)
- Table 60 Forecast-Value Of Global Tablet Pc Shipments For Mobile Computing, Through 2011 (Million Units)
- Table 61 Forecast-Global Shipments Of Tablet Pcs For Mobile Computing By Type Of User, Through 2011 (Million Units)
- Table 62 Global Tablet Pc Shipments By Application, Through 2011 (Million Units)
- Table 63 A Brief History Of Handheld Computers
- Table 64 Specific Business Features Of Windows Mobile For Handheld Devices
- Table 65 Comparison Of Pen Tile Rgbw Brightness With Rgb Stripe Display
- Table 66 Comparison Of Leading Handheld Devices And Their Basic Features
- Table 67 Profile Of Current Handheld Users
- Table 68 Typical Applications Of A Handheld Computer
- Table 69 Global Shipments Of Handheld Computers, Through 2005 (Million Units)
- Table 70 Profile Of The Global Mobile Handheld Market By User, 2005 (Million Units)
- Table 71 Forecast Assumptions-Handheld Computers In The Global Mobile Computing Market
- Table 72 Global Shipments Of Handheld Computers, 2005-2011 (Million Units)
- Table 73 Forecast-Global Shipments Of Handheld Devices For Mobile Computing, Through 2011 (Million Units)
- Table 74 Forecast-Value Of Global Handheld Shipments For Mobile Computing, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Table 75 Forecast-Global Shipments Of Handhelds For Mobile Computing By Type Of User, Through 2011 (Million Units)
- Table 76 Handheld Computer Shipments By Type Of Application Through 2011 (Million Units)
- Table 77 History Of The Smartphone
- Table 78 Advantages Of 3g Technology For Mobile Computing
- Table 79 Benefits Of Specialized Traffic Application Program On A Smartphone
- Table 80 Comparison Of Leading Smartphones And Their Basic Features
- Table 81 Profile Of Current Smartphone Users
- Table 82 Typical Applications Of A Smartphone Mobile Computer
- Table 83 Global Shipments Of Cell Phones And Smartphones Through 2005 (Million Units)
- Table 84 Mitigating Factors In Leveling Of The Mobile Market
- Table 85 Profile Of The Global Smartphone Market, By User, 2005 (Million Units)
- Table 86 Forecast Assumptions-Smartphones In The Global Mobile Computing Market
- Table 87 Global Shipments Of Cell Phones And Smartphones, Through 2011 (Million Units)
- Table 88 Forecast-Global Shipments Of Smartphones For Mobile Computing, Through 2011 (Million Units)
- Table 89 Forecast-Value Of Global Smartphone Shipments For Mobile Computing, Through 2011 ($ Millions)
- Table 90 Forecast-Global Shipments Of Smartphones For Mobile Computing By Type Of User, Through 2011 (Million Units)
- Table 91 Smartphone Shipments By Type Of Application, Through 2011, (Million Units)
List Of Figures
- Summary Figure: Global Value Of The Mobile Computing Market 2005-2011 ($ Millions)
- Figure 1 Global Mobile Computing Manufacturing By Region, 2005-2011 (%)
- Figure 2 Mobile Computing Global Revenues, By Region, 2005-2011 (%)
- Figure 3 Value Of Global Notebook Shipments For Mobile Computing, 2005-2011 (Million Units)
- Figure 4 Global Notebook Shipments By Type Of User, 2005-2011 (Million Units)
- Figure 5 Value Of Global Tablet Pc Shipments, 2005-2011 (Million Units)
- Figure 6 Global Tablet Pc Shipments By Type Of User, 2005-2011 (Million Units)
- Figure 7 Value Of Handheld Computer Shipments, 2005-2011 ($ Millions)
- Figure 8 Global Handheld Computer Shipments By Type Of User, 2005-2011 (Million Units)
- Figure 9 Value Of Global Shipments Of Smartphones For Mobile Computing ($ Millions)
- Figure 10 Global Smartphone Computer Shipments By Type Of User 2005-2011 (Million Units)