Landscape Analysis of Low-cost Computing Devices

Landscape Analysis of Low-cost Computing Devices © Vital Wave Consulting, 2008, 37 pages http://www.vitalwaveconsulting.com/publications/report_low_cost.htm

This report reviews and analyzes the evolving landscape of low-cost computing devices introduced or in existence between January 2004 and August 2008, with details on 93 devices. The report is based on extensive secondary data on low-cost devices that are currently available, recently discontinued, or projected to be available in the near future. The report examines global trends in this nascent sub-industry, the evolution of low-cost device segmentation strategies, and the roles of major manufacturers, semi-conductor and software companies.