The Asian Revolution in Connected Devices: Top 5 Insights
An increasing number of Southeast Asian consumers have internet-capable
devices at their disposal, with rapid uptake expected in 2012.
In all markets except Indonesia, desktop computer ownership is high
In Indonesia, ownership of an internet-capable mobile phone is more than
double that of desktop or notebook computers
Notebook computers are more prevalent in Singaporean digital consumers’
households, than desktop computers
Tablet computers have seen strong uptake across the region, with the
exception of Indonesia and Vietnam. Tablet ownership is expected to further
increase in the year ahead, in particular in Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand
South East Asian countries have seen a spectacular growth in terms of been digital consumers, mobile phone ownership has reached saturation
point. Smartphones are prevalent in Singapore and Thailand, and gaining ground
in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Penetration is considerably lower
in Vietnam at just 11%