March 28, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14569) has announced the addition of Handset Market Thunders, But Leaner Growth Ahead: Q4 2004 to their offering.

The cell phone industry continued to soar in Q4 04, as manufacturers churned out a record 194.5 million units, according to this new In-Stat report.

Total shipments grew 17.8% sequentially in the quarter, according to "Handset Market Thunders, But Leaner Growth Ahead: Q4 2004." Full-year volume reached 679 million phones, the third straight record year.

This new report also points out the following:
- Booming demand in emerging markets such as India, Latin America and Russia
- Strong replacement demand for cell phones in mature markets like the US
- Booming camera phone shipments

Also featured in this report:
- Shipment data by regions
- Revenue estimates
- Manufacturer market share data
- New handset models arriving in the market
- Smartphone shipment trends

If you focus on the burgeoning cell phone market and want to stay ahead, then you need this report. It's the market intelligence weapon you'll like having in your arsenal.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c14569

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
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