Global tablet shipments experienced a significant decline in the fourth quarter of 2023, dropping by 17.4 percent compared to the previous year, as reported by the International Data Corporation (IDC). During the fourth quarter, only 36.8 million units were shipped, marking the steepest decline since 2016. Moreover, the total tablet shipments for the entire year amounted to … [Read more...] about Tablets face uncertain future in the days ahead
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Tablet shipment sees fifth consecutive drop as demand wanes
Tablet shipments came down 8.8 percent year-on-year in the quarter ending September. This makes for the fifth consecutive drop in the shipment of tablet devices with a total of 38.6 million tablets shipped in the previous quarter. As The Register reported, Huawei is the sole company that managed to see tablet shipments grow in the wake of demand for the same in Russia and … [Read more...] about Tablet shipment sees fifth consecutive drop as demand wanes
Tablet sales tanked 25% in Q4, 2021 even though demand remained strong
The once booming tablet segment seems to have hit a rough patch, what with shipments declining 25 percent in Q4 2021, market research firm Strategy Analytics revealed. Supply constraint is being considered the prime culprit though the research firm also pointed out that the constraint that has been capping demand towards end-2021 is showing signs of easing already. That said, … [Read more...] about Tablet sales tanked 25% in Q4, 2021 even though demand remained strong
Tablet shipments grew 5.6 percent in China in Q4, 2020
Tablet computer shipments in China topped off at 6.14 million units during Q4, 2020. That makes for a 5.6 percent year-on-year growth though as the market research firm International Data Corporation revealed in its report, the growth is still lower than the global average for the same period. Among the tablet devices sold, the Apple iPad came out on top with 2.62 million … [Read more...] about Tablet shipments grew 5.6 percent in China in Q4, 2020
Tablet shipment to slump 31 percent in Q1, 2021
Tablet devices are back in the reckoning and have sold in sizeable numbers during the last quarter of 2020. Unfortunately, Digitimes research is claiming the spurt in sales is going to be a short-lived affair and is going to be immediately preceded with a sizeable slump in sales. The research estimates that there will be a 32 percent dip in sales in the first three months … [Read more...] about Tablet shipment to slump 31 percent in Q1, 2021
The Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable tablet is out soon
You might be forgiven to think of the new Dell Latitude 13 7320 as the Microsoft Surface Pro X. That's how close the two look. From the rear kickstand to the keyboard cover, both the devices share a striking similarity. Even the placement of the Active Pen holder within the keyboard too is the same. However, it’s a different story from the inside out. Powering the latest … [Read more...] about The Dell Latitude 7320 Detachable tablet is out soon
The best tablets of 2020
The year 2020 is drawing to a close. While most would love to see that happen soon given the not too fond memories we have had during the period, there sure were some nice things that happened in the tech scene. For instance, we have seen AI tech seemingly coming of age in 2020, with the same finding application in more segments than ever before. There has also been quite a … [Read more...] about The best tablets of 2020
Amazon Offers Discount on Kindle to Celebrate New FCC Regulations
Amazon has announced a discount on its Kindle range of e-readers and tablets to celebrate the latest FCC regulation that allows the use of electronic gadgets during almost the entire flight envelope. The Kindle Fire benefits from a 15 percent discount across its entire range while the basic Kindle ereaders too is now cheaper by $10 from its original $69 price. The special … [Read more...] about Amazon Offers Discount on Kindle to Celebrate New FCC Regulations
Monetate Ecommerce Quarterly Report Reveals Tablet And Social Sites Contributing More to e-commerce
The latest Monetate Ecommerce report has brought to light some very interesting findings, especially that of tablet devices beating smartphones so far as the total website traffic from mobile devices is concerned. For those who prefer hardcore figures, total e-commerce traffic from tablets now constitute 12.44 percent of all e-commerce traffic, with smartphones lagging close … [Read more...] about Monetate Ecommerce Quarterly Report Reveals Tablet And Social Sites Contributing More to e-commerce
Success in Tablet Segment a Must for Microsoft to Survive
With the recent Gartner research pointing out in clear terms that tablet PCs represent the future of personal computing, the writing on the wall is all too clear and desktops are clearly on the way out. The implications of this are the most severe for Microsoft, which has the lion’s share of its resources in the traditional computing segment. It’s imperative for MS to survive … [Read more...] about Success in Tablet Segment a Must for Microsoft to Survive
Tablets to Outsell Desktops by 72% by 2017
The traditional computing platforms, such as the desktops, laptops and notebook devices, face a continual threat from tablet PCs. However, new research from Gartner in this field has come up with some startling facts. What has emerged as the central theme is that consumers have always wanted the tablet PC for their everyday computing needs, but had been forced to make do with … [Read more...] about Tablets to Outsell Desktops by 72% by 2017
Tablet PCs Predicted to Outsell Notebooks by 2014
Tablet PCs are all the rage these days and none are more aware of this fact than desktop PCs and netbook devices. While the former is already predicted to be over shadowed by the tablets within this year itself, research firm IDC is claiming netbook PCs will be outsold by tablets in 2014. Of course, these are estimates and are based on the growth rate the tablet segment has … [Read more...] about Tablet PCs Predicted to Outsell Notebooks by 2014
Tablet Sales Increase by 78% in 2012
We all know the tablet segment is booming and the juggernaut is showing every sign of devouring everything that comes its way, including the notebook and desktop segments. But just how big is the segment? Research firm IDC has some answers. IDC stated tablet PCs have made up 10.7% of the total smart connected devices segment that comprises of smartphones, portables, and … [Read more...] about Tablet Sales Increase by 78% in 2012
26% of Canadians Use a Tablet PC
Tablet PCs make for the youngest segment in the computing scene, but they are witnessing the most activity right now. Media Technology Monitor has come up with a report that provides insight into tablet usage in Canada. While the report points out the explosive growth in the usage of tablet device in the last few years, what has become evident is the overwhelming majority of … [Read more...] about 26% of Canadians Use a Tablet PC