Microsoft Promotes the Creation of Mobile Broadband Integrated Laptops

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Microsoft and GSMA, a global trade organization in the mobile industry, are calling on wireless manufacturers and computer vendors to work together to develop and sell integrated laptop products. Pre-integrated Internet access technology via mobile network. In a move that is intended to promote access to the Internet, Microsoft and GSMA announced on November 13 a study of Pyramid Research which shows that most consumers want a laptop if available. The price ranges from $ 500-1, 000. If computer manufacturers and wireless network providers work together, the hardware revenue they earn can reach billions of dollars. According to Pyramid Research, most users now have very limited access to wireless broadband networks.

Most connections are made via Wi-Fi hotspot at home, office, or in public cafes. Microsoft and GSMA themselves conducted a study, which interviewed 12, 000 people in 13 countries around the world. The results showed that more than 88% of respondents said they plan to buy a laptop for less than $ 1, 000 if they have built-in broadband connectivity. The study also showed that these laptops could sell 46. 5 million units in 2008. Next year, manufacturers also plan to market about 33 million laptops at affordable prices. However, among these built-in laptops wireless broadband connections only account for little.

Microsoft and GSMA also said PC makers have expressed interest in mobile service operators to develop laptop products that integrate the ability to connect to wireless broadband networks. These PC makers include: Dell, Fujitsu Siemens, Lenovo, Twinhead, and Vestel. Mobile operators include: DTAC, Maxis, MTN, Orange, Smarttsummunications, Telecom Italia, Telefnica O2, TeliaSonera, Turkcell, Vimplecom, Vodafone, and Wind. To accelerate the deployment, Microsoft and GSMA launched a competition among PC manufacturers, whereby they can outline laptop designs that integrate mobile broadband with ease of use and marketing.

School The winner will be honored at the wireless industry's World Mobile Conference in Barcelona, Spain in February next year. Van Han