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
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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
Tablet PC Sales Should Top 72 Million by 2018
The US is the biggest tablet market in the world, and it is poised to grow even bigger to around 72 million by 2018, new research data compiled by Transparency Market research has revealed. Sales of tablet PCs have been growing steadily ever since the iPad was launched in 2010, and it is expected to surpass sales of notebook PCs soon. The reasons are obvious. Tablet PCs are … [Read more...] about Tablet PC Sales Should Top 72 Million by 2018
Adobe Releases Key Data on How Consumers Shop On The Go
While Adobe's InDesign platform has made it possible to create full-color, high-resolution digital editions of some of the most popular and well-known magazines on the market, the DPS team also uses the platform to help retailers bring the same standard to their sales catalogs. In order to help retailers feel confident in the effectiveness of their digital catalogs, Adobe spent … [Read more...] about Adobe Releases Key Data on How Consumers Shop On The Go
Tablet and eBook Readers and the Impact They Have on Digital Publishing
The world is hooked on mobile devices, such as ebook readers or tablet PCs, and the best way for content providers to register their presence in the changing digital scene is to have an app ready for the various devices that are sought after the most. However, how exactly is the digital publishing industry responding to the seemingly endless stream of tablet PCs and ebook … [Read more...] about Tablet and eBook Readers and the Impact They Have on Digital Publishing
Feature: Why e-Reader and Tablet Companies Fail
During the last five years since I started covering the e-reader and tablet PC industry, many companies have risen and fallen. There are some very disturbing trends that all of these failed ventures have in common, and many others are on the cusp of falling suit and hopefully could avoid the same fate. Pandigital, Cool-ER, Endless Ideas, Entourage, and iRex have all fallen … [Read more...] about Feature: Why e-Reader and Tablet Companies Fail
Top Tablet News – December 1st, 2012
Tablet PC shipment predicted to surpass that of desktop PCs in 2013 Tablet PC has always been predicted to surpass desktop PCs, and new data compiled by research firms, such as IDC and Gartner, indicates that will happen as early as 2013. IDC is expecting sales of about 166 million tablet devices in 2013, though Gartner is even more optimistic, claiming it could reach 192 … [Read more...] about Top Tablet News – December 1st, 2012
Freescale Launches New Gen i.MX 6 Series Processors
The biggest announcement that Freescale had to make at the Electronica event is that the company has started the production of a new series of processors. Freescale believes the new processors will bring about a quantum change in the way we perceive the mobile device segment, such as ebook readers and tablet PCs. The i.MX6 series applications processors comprises of individual … [Read more...] about Freescale Launches New Gen i.MX 6 Series Processors