US Consumer Interest in Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs)

Summary of Survey Results

In November, 2008, ABI Research conducted an online study among adult US consumers concerning their interest in and expectations of a number of consumer technology products, including netbooks and mobile Internet devices (MIDs).

This Research Brief provides the results of the survey for the portion of questions related to MIDs. Questions were asked about interest, reasons for not being interested, if they would be used instead of a cell phone, applications, preference for pre-installed applications, optimal size, operating system preference, and price. The responses are laid out in charts with additional summaries and analysis.

Table of Contents

Methodology
Interest in Purchase : MIDs
Reasons for Lack of Interest : MIDs
MID Use: Replacement of Additional?
Likely MID Applications
Preference for Applications Installation: MIDs
Optimal Size: MIDs
Operating System Preference: MIDs
Cost Willing to Pay: MIDs