Mike Temporale
09-04-2004, 04:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS4235052935.html' target='_blank'>http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS4235052935.html</a><br /><br /></div><i>"Worldwide mobile phone sales exceeded 156.4 million units in the second quarter of 2004, a 35 percent increase over the second quarter of 2003, according to a report released this week by Gartner Inc. The market research firm says all regions experienced "healthy sales" of mobile phones in the second quarter, and that more than 300 million mobile phones shipped in the first half of 2004. Looking toward the balance of the year, Gartner projected total worldwide 2004 sales of around 620 million units, but noted that if the current momentum is maintained the number could grow to 650 million. Additionally, Gartner analysts cautioned that shipments beyond 650 million units this year might result in excess inventory that could harm sales in the first half of 2005."</i><br /><br />35% increase is really good. The upcoming Windows Mobile Smartphones are going to hit the streets at a good time. And we have a fair number of them expecting to hit the streets in the coming months. :D