This IDC study presents actual full-year 2003 and 1H04 data for the New Zealand smart handheld device market, consisting of both traditional personal digital assistants (PDAs) and converged mobile devices. Aside from giving vendor market share comparisons for the 2002 and 2003 handheld markets, this study also gives forecast for both handheld and converged devices through 2008. Examining the market reality of 2003, this study offers an in-depth analysis of current and future market trends along with key recommendations and guidance for vendors and enterprises.

"Situated at the cusp of the wireless data boom, converged devices will continue to be spurred on by improving technology and designs, consequently driving the New Zealand smart handheld market to very healthy growth throughout the forecast period," says Liam Gunson, market analyst, Hardware Research, IDC New Zealand.