one that:
- runs a full operating system
- can run any application as originally developed and compiled for PCs or notebooks
- can display full web pages unmodified, including flash and java applets
In-Stat does not otherwise define the form-factor of future UMDs. However, devices specifically cited in the report include the
Gigabyte U60,
Samsung Q1 Ultra,
Raon Everrun,
Sony UX-390, and
Fujitsu Lifebook U1010.
UMPCs galore. Left to right: Via's Nanobook, Fujitsu's FMV-U8240, Samsung's Q1, Raon Digital's Everun, Sony's UX180P, HTC's Shift, Data Evolution's Cathena CX, Acturion Datasys's Victum-Tablet 8, Peace East's H10, and OQO's O2
Highlights of In-Stat's UMD report include predictions that:
- More than 8 million units will be shipped in 2011
- 2008-2010 will be key years for the development of anytime/anywhere wireless connectivity, which is considered necessary for widespread adoption of the UMD paradigm.
The report is available for $2,995. For further details, go
here.
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