While this segment will not disappear altogether, it will be negatively impacted as users switch to other products that are incorporating the functionality of PDAs, such as smartphones. By 2009, we expect the traditional PDA segment to be composed of lower-end devices designed for specific vertical markets.

In-Stat's latest report, "Traditional PDA Market Continues Its Decline" (#IN0502135ID), covers the worldwide PDA market for the past six months. It provides unit shipment and market share comparisons between this year and last year during the same time period. This report also provides updates to features, components, and devices that have occurred in the last year. Finally, the report updates In-Stat's forecast for worldwide shipments and revenue for 2003 to 2009.