Category Archives: TUPdate

by | May 6, 2011

Are Rental PCs a Clue to the Next Big Thing in Technology?

A MetaFacts TUPdate by Dan Ness, Principal Analyst Consumers continue to shape the future of technology with their pocketbooks, whether by outright purchase or payment plans. PC renting is not currently widespread among most U.S. consumers, with only 1% of … Continue reading →

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by | April 28, 2011

Are Smartphones really for fun, not communicating?

Are Smartphones really for fun, not communicating? A MetaFacts TUPdate by Dan Ness, Principal Analyst Are Smartphone subscribers more about fun than communication? Is entertainment that much stronger for Smartphone subscribers than for users of Basic Mobile Phones? Is the … Continue reading →

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by | April 22, 2011

Privacy is on the mind of savvy early adopters as they resist location sharing – A MetaFacts TUPdate

A MetaFacts TUPdate by Dan Ness, Principal Analyst Are early adopters starting to act like laggards? It may seem a paradox that the most forward-thinking consumers – the first to adopt smartphones – would also be the ones more strongly … Continue reading →

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by | April 21, 2011

All online poker bets are off except among the diehards in these states – a MetaFacts TUPdate

A MetaFacts TUPdate by Dan Ness, Principal Analyst Market demand for online gambling continues strongly among some players, despite efforts by the U.S. Federal Government to limit it, including the recent closures of several key online poker sites. While states … Continue reading →

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by | April 13, 2011

Beyond “Paper or Plastic?” to “Refilled, Original or Compatible?”-MetaFacts TUPdate

Beyond “Paper or Plastic?” to “Refilled, Original or Compatible?” A MetaFacts TUPdate by Dan Ness, Principal Analyst Ink refill usage is substantial, especially among some leading-edge market segments. There’s an old marketing adage about giving away the razor to make … Continue reading →

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