This 3-slide set, presented by Portelligent president David Carey at the World Handset Forum (San Diego -- Dec. 10, 2004), summarizes cost estimates for two GSM handset architectures that would permit a total bill-of-materials in the $25 range. The overall question posed at the panel session where Portelligent presented was how the industry can achieve a very low-end handset that enables sales to "the next billion users." Portelligent is providing the presentation to customers to provoke thought, comment, and discussion on this important topic.
PMN's Marek Pawlowski called this "an extremely lively discussion" and said it was "For me personally, one of the most interesting debates of the conference". Read the full review at: http://www.pmn.co.uk/20041210whf.shtml