Tuesday, February 21, 2006

2005 record year for PDAs

While there are those who consistently shout from the rooftops about how the PDA market is dying, Gartner has reliably highlighted how the category--it defines as a data-centric handheld computer weighing less than one pound with two-handed use in mind--is surviving, if not thriving, because of the addition of cellular-wireless capabilities. By Gartner's count--and definition--<A HREF="http://www.palmblvd.com/articles/2006/2/2006-2-14-2005-Record-Year.html">2005 was a banner year for PDAs.</A> Worldwide shipments increased by 19 percent from the year before, to a record 14.9 million units; the best tally since 13.2 million in 2001.

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