The global market for mobile computing was almost $55.6 bln in 2005 and $63.5 bln in 2006. At a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.0%, this market will reach more than $88.9 bln by 2011. Smartphones have the highest growth potential through the forecast period. With a 15.7% CAGR through 2011, this market will reach almost $17.8 bln by 2011. The largest market share belongs to notebook computers. In 2006, notebook computers held 84% of the total global market. By the end of 2011, this share will be worth $69.2 bln, more than 96% of the market. Applications will clearly reflect the presence of mobile computing and advanced functions throughout the period. By 2011, office related, communications-based and global positioning will account for approximately 67% of the total applications installed in handheld devices and mobile phones.
| Mobile computing market in 2006-2011 | |||||
| Sales, mln. $ | Growth | Sales | Growth | ||
| Devices | 2005 | 2006 | YTY | 2011 | 2006-2011 |
| Notebook computers | 47,147.6 | 53,653.6 | 13.8 | 69,202.1 | 5.2 |
| Tablet PCs | 690.5 | 771.2 | 11.6 | 953.7 | 4.3 |
| Handheld devices | 436.1 | 524.4 | 16.0 | 1,008.0 | 14.0 |
| Smartphones | 7,310.1 | 8,569.0 | 17.2 | 17,794.0 | 15.7 |
| Total | 55,584.3 | 63,518.2 | 14.3 | 88,957.8 | 7.0 |
| Source: BCC | |||||