We often lose perspective of touchscreen global device sales when iPhone clouds the headlines. To realign our focus, Samsung issued a press release Monday morning announcing that they have marked the sale of their 50 millionth touchscreen mobile device. According to the manufacturer they sold 40 million units this year through the end of November and sold 10 million in 2008. The rapid adoption of touchscreen phones proves that consumers love intuitive interfaces, powerful multimedia features and sleek designs.
So how exactly did Samsung reach the 50 million unit mark so quickly? The answer can be found in the manufacturer’s extensive touchscreen lineup. The Star (model: S5230), a powerful multimedia mobile first introduced this May, became Samsung’s fastest selling mobile, surpassing 10 million units within six months of its launch. Other popular models include the F480, which has sold 9 million units since May 2008, and the Corby(model: S3650), a youth-focused model, which has sold 3 million units within only two months since its launch in September of this year.
[via Samsung]
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