Research from the GSM Association and Microsoft suggests significant demand for mobile broadband embedded notebooks exists at the right form factor, price and out-of-the-box connectivity. The GSMA and Microsoft believe the addressable market for laptops with embedded mobile broadband is around 70 million units globally, which would translate into $50 billion in potential revenues. The study concludes that if PC manufacturers delivered the right mobile broadband notebook complete with pre-configured mobile connectivity and a price tag between $500 and $1000, they could reap the revenues.
To read more:
- take a look at this article [1] from telecoms.com
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- Qualcomm introduces EV-DO/HSPA chip for laptops [2]
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Links:
[1] http://www.telecoms.com/itmgcontent/tcoms/news/articles/20017479226.html;jsessionid=165DA6BD658B573B7B73131A9A1C1894
[2] http://www.fiercebroadbandwireless.com/story/qualcomm-introduces-ev-do-hspa-chip-laptops/2007-10-25
[3] http://www.fiercebroadbandwireless.com/story/strong-wifi-growth-in-india/2007-02-06