FRAMINGHAM, Mass.-According to first-quarter survey results from IDC’s Mobile User and Buyer ePanel program, 23 percent of mobile device users said they will buy a personal digital assistant during the next year, compared with 11 percent who said they plan to buy a notebook computer.
“Users are willing to pay for the devices from their disposable income because of the productivity benefits the technology brings to their daily lives, whether it’s for business or personal applications,” said Diana Hwang, program manager of mobile research for IDC.
The survey also showed that 42 percent of small-business users plan to use a smart phone during the next 12 months, with more than 57 percent saying they intend to use the smart phone for both business and personal use.
In addition, the results showed there is a high percentage of interest in purchasing products that include both Bluetooth and Wireless Application Protocol features among the ePanel respondents.
