Trend Report

Who Wants To Buy A Mobile Internet Device?

The Likely First Wave Of Adopters Comprise 9% Of Online Consumers

Charles S. Golvin
 and  three contributors
Feb 25, 2008

Summary

Device makers from the PC, consumer electronics, and mobile phone industries have begun to develop products in the new category of mobile Internet devices (MIDs) — devices that deliver an optimal Internet experience on the go in a highly pocketable device. To assess interest in this emerging category, Forrester surveyed North American online consumers and discovered that one-quarter of respondents express interest in products that promise this mobile Internet experience. Our analysis indicates that the first wave of likely buyers comprise 9% of the online population. To grow the category beyond these early adopters, eBusiness, channel, and product management professionals must align products and content with a clear application focus.

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