Manufacturers are already gearing up for a holiday season, planning to issue an array of new phones, netbooks and toys for consumers. Many of these devices, of course, can also serve a dual use within the corporate world, especially as their form factors become more portable and processing power increases. Hewlett-Packard, Palm, 3M, Asus, Samsung and others recently rolled out a selection of their holiday-targeted gear at a Pepcom event in New York City. Among the trends: more powerful (and more expensive) netbooks, ruggedized and smaller smartphones, and an emphasis on multitouch screens.
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