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HTC thrives January 09, 2004 [MS Smartphone] | By anonymous 1. Taoyuan, Taiwan, R.O.C. January 9, 2003 ¡V High Tech Computer Corp. (TAIEX: 2498) ![]() today announced that ... total revenues for Q4 2003 reached historical quarterly high, NT$ 8,069 million. Revenue for December reached NT$2,659 million. Total revenues from January to December 2003 also were historical high, NT$ 21,822 million. Sales Report of December 2003 (Unit: NT$ million)
Commentary: HTC in year 2003 had almost monopolistic position as far as Microsoft Smarphones are concerned: Orange operator for example for a long time was ordering smartphones only from HTC. Since in year 2004 many other vendors from Taiwan and also Motorola will be releasing several models of Microsoft Smarphones, it is yet to be seen whether HTC will be able to remain a market leader in a long term. While some vendors will offer better brand recognition (Motorola, Samsung), some other vendors will have better financial situation due to the fact that they have high profits from other sectors of industry (example: Mitac), profits that can be invested in R&D of new Microsoft Smartphones.
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