By the numbers: Top 10 most popular U.S. handsets in November
January 8 2009 - 5:59 am ET | Kristen Beckman | RCR Wireless News
Released in November, the BlackBerry Storm arrives at No. 3.
Editor's Note: The following lists ranks the 10 most popular handsets in the United States for the month of November. Rankings were provided by AvianResearch L.L.C.
The firm derives its ranking via its Monthly Retail Store Survey, which is based on responses from 100 service representatives and store managers at retail stores of the four major U.S. wireless carriers (AT&T Mobility, Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel Corp. and T-Mobile USA Inc.). The survey is designed to be reflective of the U.S. wireless market from both a carrier market share and geographic standpoint. Collectively, AvianResearch said the four largest carriers represent 85% of the U.S. wireless market on a subscriber basis.
For the purposes of this list, RCR Wireless News has added carrier information beyond the four largest carriers surveyed by Avian.
Research In Motion Ltd. continues to hold the top spot on the ranking, with its Blackberry Curve models dominating the list every month since May. The company also grabbed two more spots on the list with its new Blackberry Storm and Blackberry Bold models, which debuted in the No. 3 and No. 5 spots on the list for November.
Besides the Storm and Bold, other newcomers to the list were the HTC Corp. Touch Pro and Samsung's Behold model. Dropping off the list in November were the Blackberry Pearl (which was ranked on the list since early 2008), the HTC G1, the LG Shine and the HTC Diamond.
This list differs from other recently published lists due to different tabulation methods.
Top 10 Most Popular Handsets in November |
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Device |
Last Month's Rank |
Available At |
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| 1. RIM Blackberry Curve | 1 |
AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel, T-Mobile, others |
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| 2. Apple iPhone | 2 |
AT&T Mobility |
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| 3. BlackBerry Storm | Not ranked |
Verizon Wireless |
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| 4. LG Dare | 3 |
Verizon Wireless |
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| 5. BlackBerrry Bold | Not ranked |
AT&T Mobility |
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| 6. LG Voyager | 5 |
Verizon Wireless |
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| 7. HTC Touch Pro | Not Ranked |
Verizon Wireless, Sprint Nextel, Alltel, others |
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| 8. LG Env2 | 8 |
Verizon Wireless |
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| 9. Samsung Behold | Not ranked |
T-Mobile |
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| 10. Samsung Instinct | 4 |
Sprint Nextel |
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| Source: Rankings provided by AvianResearch L.L.C. | |||
January 8, 2009 03:39 pm
CORRECTION: ... it CANNOT handle any web pages heavily laden with Java Scripts ... (typo, sorry)
January 8, 2009 03:39 pm
The touch screen on the DARE is quite good, although I cannot seem to caliobrate it to handle the lowest 1/4 to 1/2 inch of the screen, and there are still mulriple software bugs in it that cause it to run very slow at times, and completely shut down and re-boot with little provocation. Also, it cannow handle any web pages heavily laden with Java Scripts, as it slows down to a snail's pace, and wont display pictures from many web pages.
January 8, 2009 03:39 pm
What does "Most Popular" mean? These results are based on what sales reps and managers told someone from out side their company. If anyone from any of these companies passed sales number information onto a non-company employee, they would get canned. So who answered this survey? I bet it was sales reps and managers that do not know what they are talking about.
January 8, 2009 12:28 pm
A wired FM modulator with the correct adaptor and a universal mount that is adjustable will make your Tilt perfect. The only problem you will have is your limitations with the Windows Mobile OS(they just haven't figured it out yet)... They also have bluetooth kits that can use an FM modulator along with a mic to make calls through your car stereo as well.
January 8, 2009 12:28 pm
I agree with Paul Leuthold. Not only for the reasons he states but it runs my Expensable for mobil and sync's it with my desktop Expensable program. In addtion the OS has been up graded several times at no cost to me other than a little time to save data and then reload third party programs. I did try out the Nav program on a free 30 day trail and found it to work very well. As I have GPS in my car I did not keep it but did want to try it as it could be use ful if I get that new job that requires travel outside my normal operating range. Using to travel to known sites proved that it was correct and would be well worth the money if it is needed. Now, if they only made 1.) a in car charging stand that would allow it to be used sideways (for the GPS) 2.) a connection to my in car music system it would be perfect!
January 8, 2009 12:28 pm
Whether they are touch screen or not, when you talk about enterprise users then seamless integration with MS Exchange is key. That said, I love that the iPhone has it, but use a Windows Mobile platform myself. I've had Blackberry devices in the past, and can't believe there really this popular - had problems with them and poor support.Touch screen is nice, but any form of keyboard is a requirement.
January 8, 2009 12:28 pm
The top 5 handsets by active install base as of Oct 08 are:Moto RazrMoto W385Samsung SCH-u340Moto 3139Nokia 6085LG VX5300I believe this article is referring to a survey of sales people and not based upon actual sales just the most popular to them...
January 8, 2009 12:28 pm
I beg to differ regarding the touch screen comment. I am an extremely heavy enterprise user and I will not go back to a device without a touchscreen. This is the technology that will drive innovation and consumer awareness as well as move our industry forward in a way that we have been waiting for, for the past 4 years!
January 8, 2009 12:28 pm
This appears to be a list based on retail sales. Does anyone have a rankings list based on the actual devices (new AND legacy devices) in active operation in the USA? For example, there's likely more Motorola RAZRs in use right now than RIM Blackberry Curves.An active handsets rankings list would more accurately reflect "popularity". This one would reflect "New Handset Sales".
January 8, 2009 12:28 pm
I'm not sure I agree with that, Jeff. Touchscreen devices just take some adjustment. I'm a full-time business user with the Touch Pro, and believe it to be one of the most powerful business tools in my aresenal.That said, it didn't happen overnight - it takes time to get used to the pros & cons of touchscreen (particularly the lack of physical home-key). And yes, the HTC Touch Pro does have the slide-out keyboard, but I find that using the enhanced T9 touchscreen entry to be far more efficient.