With 2013 drawing to a close, it's that time of the year to look back at how the tech scene has fared. With special emphasis on the personal computing segment and tablet devices in particular, the iPad has emerged as the most used tablet, outselling every other brand by a comfortable margin. However, while this can be expected, what has come as a surprise is the rise in sales … [Read more...] about iPad Tops Tablet Sales in 2013, Chromebook Surprise Hit of 2013
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Tablets Projected to be on the Decline in 2014
Over the course of 2012 and 2013 tablet sales have been steadily increasing with 45.2 million units being shipped out in Q1 2013 alone. The growth may be coming to an end as major display production companies are shifting their manufacturing might to smartphones. Taiwan-based makers together will ship 242.72 million smartphone touch panels and 51.81 million tablet touch … [Read more...] about Tablets Projected to be on the Decline in 2014
Tablet PC Outsell PCs in Middle East And Africa
Tablet sales have long been predicted to overtake that of PCs, and the same is already proving to be true in the Middle East and African regions. According to figures with IDC, the tablet segment in those aforementioned regions grew by an astounding 208 percent, which translates to 2.79 million tablet devices being shipped in the second quarter of 2013. An interesting aspect … [Read more...] about Tablet PC Outsell PCs in Middle East And Africa
Tablet Segment in China Grows Defying Global Downturn
Lenovo reported selling a higher number of tablet devices and smartphones than other forms of computing, despite the fact that the tablet segment in its home country of China itself has shrunk a bit. Total tablet sales during the second quarter have turned out to be 3.57 million, which represents a growth of 5.2 percent over the previous quarter. This represents a slight drop … [Read more...] about Tablet Segment in China Grows Defying Global Downturn
iPad the Most Shipped Tablet in Q1 2013
Tablet shipment figures for the first quarter of 2013 are already here and they present an interesting scenario. For instance, according to a Digitimes report, tablet shipment reached 31.93 million for the first three months of this year, which represents a decline of 26.1 percent on quarter but increased by 66.1 percent on year. However, IDC is reporting an even more … [Read more...] about iPad the Most Shipped Tablet in Q1 2013
PC Sales Shows Sharp Decline in Q1 2013, but Should Windows 8 Take the Entire Blame?
It has been established that the PC market is under threat from the new crop of smart mobile computing devices. It is down to a struggle for desktop PC's basic existence, as predicted, and the results have just begun to emerge. The first quarter sales report of desktop and laptop is no secret, and the sharp 14 percent decline in sales is demonstrative, to say the least. That’s … [Read more...] about PC Sales Shows Sharp Decline in Q1 2013, but Should Windows 8 Take the Entire Blame?
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 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
2012 to See Shipment of 100 Million Tablet PCs
According to ABI Research, the total number of tablet devices sold in the 2012 April - June period is 25 million units. While that is a thoroughly impressive figure, industry analysts report that from July to December over 100 million units will be shipped. Not surprisingly, the Apple iPad is leading with a commanding 69 percent of the market. "Most impressive about Apple’s … [Read more...] about 2012 to See Shipment of 100 Million Tablet PCs
The Apple iPad is Leading the Charge in Tablet Sales
The tablet segment has seen robust growth in the second quarter and guess what contributed to the success story the most? Well, its Apple of course which led the sales out of all the different tablets on the market. To put it in sheer numbers, a total of about 25 million tablet devices found buyers in the second quarter of 2012, reports IDC which marked an increase of 33.6% … [Read more...] about The Apple iPad is Leading the Charge in Tablet Sales