Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Tablets climb the curve

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Global-tablet-sales-may-apf-3918474880.html?x=0&.v=3

"A research group says the global market for tablet computers such as the iPad will almost triple by the end of 2014.

Yankee Group said Wednesday it expects tablet sales to rise to $46 billion in 2014 from $16 billion in 2010. The researchers say tablet sales are rising faster than high-definition TV sets, handheld gaming consoles or even MP3 players.

Apple Inc.'s iPad, the main player in today's tablet market, costs $499 to $829 depending on the configuration. According to the forecast, the average tablet price tag will be $237 in 2015."

After using the Samsung Galaxy Tab for a few months, I actually think a 5" tablet might be the perfect size for me that balances portability with bifocal-friendliness.

Seems tablets could go at least 2 ways - mobile or in-home. That is, super smartphones with 4-7" screens, finally large enough for baby boomers with aging eyes to participate in the mobile revolution; or 7-10" in-home laptop replacements.
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