The Mobile Newbie, as the name suggests, is new to the wireless information world. He likes his cell phone but doesn't do many intensive Internet-related tasks on it. Text messaging or cell-taken photos are a rare and novel occurrence. In general, the phone has become an important part of the Newbie's life, though the Internet still really hasn't.

Total amount of population: 8 percent

Desktop Veterans

The Desktop Veteran is all about the information, but he's less likely to make mobile computing a part of his life. This person uses the Internet from a tied-down system to keep up with news and send e-mail, maybe even blog or take part in comment forum discussions. The D.V. probably has a cell phone, but uses it mainly just for calls. Text messages aren't a regular part of the vocabulary, and most Desktop Veterans would rather pick up a landline to make a call if they had the choice.

Total amount of population: 13 percent