More Smartphones Than Desktop PCs by 2011

By Lexton Snol, PC-Advisor-(UK)

Sep 3, 2009 11:38 pm

Smartphone sales will surpass worldwide PC sales by the end of 2011, says a report. The report, by RBC analyst Mike Abramsky, estimates that by that time shipments of both will be approaching 400 million a year.
Smartphone sales are on the increase, with standard mobile sales decreasing - and that is pushing PC giants such as Apple, Dell, Acer and Microsoft into the lucrative arena.
Worldwide mobile phone sales totalled 286.1 million units in the second quarter of 2009, a 6.1 percent decrease from the second quarter of 2008, according to Gartner. However, smartphone sales surpassed 40 million units, a 27 percent increase from the same period last year,

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As previously reported, ASUS is spreading its bets on two types of tablets. One will run Google’s Android OS and the other will be the Eee Pad running Windows 7. ASUS chooses to first deliver the Windows 7 device and see the response it gets. The Android tablet is not expected anytime soon. The latter tablet is most certainly meant as a competitor to the iPad as it’s so lightweight (as in software and hardware).
The response to the Windows 7 tablet will most probably be negative, as it has been with most of the Windows 7 tablets to date. The operating system’s interface is not as smooth and easy for finger usage as the iPhone OS (on the iPad) or the open-source Android (on many smartphones). Why then is ASUS doing this? Well maybe to maintain its close relationships with Microsoft in regard to their production of Windows 7 phones. But we’re not too sure.
We have collected all of the information available to show you some imagery and a possible spec list.

Display: 10.1-inch resistive multi-touch touchscreen
Graphics: NVidia Tegra graphics accelerator (with 1080p HD video playing)
Resolution: 1024 x 786
Battery: Li-polymer, 8 hours runtime
Processor: ARM CPU
Storage: 64 Gb on integrated flash
Audio: Digital Array Mic
Camera: Integrated 0.3 megapixel webcam
GPS: Integrated A-GPS unit
WiFi: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n)
3G: Integrated 3G connectivity with UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
Interface: 2x USB ports
Price: Around $499
Release date: July (Q3) 2010

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You found an interesting video from youtube and you want to save/download it to your computer and later share it with your friend or keep it as a collection. However, by default Youtube doesn't allow users to save/download the videos. It only allow user to send a hyperlink to the friends and invite them to go to youtube website to view the videos.

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Please find below for details.
* This is a bundle package for broadband and voice call plan except for 384kbps speed.
* Streamyx Combo 384kbps come together with WIRED modem and add on RM10 voice plan which is optional to the customers plus FREE Aztech DECT cordless phone.
* Streamyx Combo 512kbps until 4mbps will be inclusive of voice call plan , Wifi modem and comes with FREE Panasonic DECT Phone (512kbps will get Aztech DECT Cordless Phone).
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* Cheaper Fixed to Mobile rate depending on speed
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* Speed of service is on ‘best effort’ basis with 24/7 Broadband. 
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* The minimum subscription period is 12 MONTHS.
* If customers terminate within the minimum subscription period, RM 350  for administration fee will be charged.
* Modem warranty is only for 12 months.
* DECT Phone will be given to New Installation (NI) and Upgrade Speed upon Streamyx Activation.
* For Voice Plan RM10/Free Voice :
* Subject to 5% service tax
* Customer can start enjoying voice plan on the next TM Homeline bill date after Streamyx service is activated .The voice charges before such notification(s) will be treated as normal charges.
* The existing voice plan will be terminated on the next bill date after Streamyx service is activated.  

Zero Entry Cost for Streamyx service:
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ü Waived Installation of RM88 (0 Entry Cost ) for Streamyx Combo.

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