Overview:
 
The cell phone market ranges from inexpensive low end units to the high end units that are referred to as the "Smartphone".  Smart phones are handheld computers that support email, Personal Data Assistance ("PDA"), entertainment, phone and Internet Access functions (or services).  With currently over 131 cell phones models on the market and growing, touch screen capable phones are expected to increase in popularity and influence the mobile landscape.  The combination of always-available, high-speed data connection, touch-screen technology, and mobile applications and stores for web-based applications is expected to significantly transform the mobile communications ecosystem.
 
This unique report compares and contrasts the feature functionality and forecasts the market outlook for touch-screen smart phones.  The analysis for each phone evaluated in this report includes Handset Specifications, Comparative Analysis, Usability Analysis, Touch Screen Analysis, and Application Store Analysis.
 
Touch Screen Smartphone Comparative Analysis with Market Predictions and Business Opportunities is a must have report for anyone who wants to better understand the competitive landscape for smart phones including capabilities, feature comparison, ecosystem, and business opportunities.
 
Key Findings:

The best business opportunities at present are software development
RIM and Apple will continue to erode Nokia's smart phone market lead
Apple's iPhone will continue to be the most successful smart phone (see report)
Comparative analysis reveals strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for each phone
A sampling of anticipated business opportunities addressed in this report includes the following areas:
Technological advances for the next generation of cell phones/smart phones
Wireless Data impacts outside the Wireless industry
Trends in mobile software development
Trends and impacts to networks
Handset Business trends
Companies in Report:

Apple
HTC
LG
Motorola
Nokia
RIM
Samsung
Sony-Ericsson
Phones Evaluated:
Blackberry Storm (RIM)
I-phone (Apple)
5800 (Nokia)
Touch Pro (HTC)
Diamond (HTC)
Motosurf A3100 (Motorola)
Pre (Palm)
Versa (LG)
Xenon (LG)
Omnia (Samsung)
Impression (Samsung)
Satio (Sony-Ericsson)
HTC Dream (branded for distribution by T-Mobile as the G1)
 
Audience:

Software developers
Investors and analysts
Mobile network operators
Wireless data companies
Smart phone manufacturers
Mobile application stores providers