Morgan Stanley Jacks Christmas Smartphone Sales Expectations* (AAPL, NOK, GOOG)

Update: We've just received clarification on what's new -- and what's not new -- in this report.

Specifically, what's new is the cumulative smartphone estimates. What's NOT new is the estimates for the specific companies, like Apple and Nokia. Those were updated previously.

We regret the error and apologize for any confusion.

Earlier: Morgan Stanley just jacked its Q4 smartphone forecast to 99.4 million units, up from its previous estimate of 88.2 million units, analyst Ehud Gelblum writes in a note.

• Also in the note, but not a new estimate: Morgan Stanley's Katy Huberty thinks Apple will sell 16 million iPhones in the December quarter, up from the firm's previous estimate of 13.2 million, and up from 14 million shipments last quarter.

• Gelblum also expects Nokia to ship 31.1 million smartphones, up from his previous estimate of 28.9 million, and up from 26.5 million last quarter.

• He expects 28 million Android devices sold in Q4, up from 5.2 million in Q1.

• Gelblum expects 112 million Android shipments in 2011, versus 47 million iPhones, and 28 million Windows Phone units.

Gelblum thinks the smartphone market will grow to 297 million devices next year, up 62% year-over-year.

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Morgan Stanley Jacks Christmas Smartphone Sales Expectations* (AAPL, NOK, GOOG)

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Hong Kong's Stanley Market

Travel writer and world traveler Jodi Kendall gives us the scoop on Hong Kong's Stanley Market.

While en route to Malaysian Borneo for a wildlife expedition, I scored an overnight layover in Hong Kong. And with just 24 hours to explore this cosmopolitan city, I took to the streets by foot and public transportation to discover one of Hong Kong's most celebrated charms: its open-air markets. 

But I was looking for a bazaar off the beaten path, and so I headed for Stanley Market, a daily event in a historic fishing village on the south side of Hong Kong Island. Despite my initial qualms about navigating the city solo, I vetoed a taxi and found that Hong Kong has a very efficient, safe, and easy-to-understand public transportation system.

From my starting point in Kowloon, I took the Star Ferry to Hong Kong Island. Once at the Exchange Square bus terminus near Central Pier, I hopped on a 6A bus for an approximately 30-minute ride to the outlying village of Stanley. This route twists along emerald-green cliffs, coastal communities, public beaches, and charming hotels, making the journey a pleasant and picturesque adventure.

When I arrived at Stanley Market mid-morning, shopkeepers were just unraveling linen garments, hanging rows of sculpted bead jewelry, and organizing tables of silk purses. This colorful market overlooks the bay, and salt hung in the air as I meandered the rolling streets, waiting for something to capture my consideration.

More after the jump.

Post originale: http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/intelligenttravel/2010/11/hong-kongs-stanley-market.html