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It's interesting that Whitman (HP's President) seems to suggest their "in" would be targeting smartphones specifically at consumers in developing countries. Tha
by connortomas 14y ago
It's interesting that Whitman (HP's President) seems to suggest their "in" would be targeting smartphones specifically at consumers in developing countries. That's an interesting angle. It does suggest a lack of an overarching strategy, though. It looks as though they're simply scanning for any possible gap in the market without considering how such a move could fit within the company as a whole. (Not that the Nasdaq piece gives much to go on, of course).
- toyg 14y agoWorse, it's a losing strategy. People in developing countries might not afford fashionable smartphones today, but they are well aware of them, and once prices drop after 12 to 18 months (which they inevitably do), they rush to "finally" snap them up. For proof of this, look at how quickly Nokia's profits fell once iPhone and Android devices became affordable.
- connortomas 14y agoExactly. It's sad that HP appears to operate by sniffing out extremely short-term opportunities instead of laying the groundwork for anything vaguely long-term. Or, rather, they lay the groundwork then rip it up, lay the groundwork then rip it up. This reeks of desperation.