Professionally Speaking

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Posted September 24, 2009
Recording time: 11:40

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Battle of the Smart Phones

A whole new generation of feature-rich “smart phones” from manufacturers including Google, Apple, RIM, Palm and Motorola is enabling consumers to surf the Internet, take and send high-quality photos and videos, play online games and music, buy an array of products and services – and even make phone calls. While smart phones are currently on the market, most consumers still use more traditional cell phones – but that could change by yearend, says equity research analyst Todd Koffman in this edition of Professionally Speaking, hosted by Larry Pugliese.

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