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
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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
Kindle Fire and Nook Tablets May Account for Almost 40 Percent of Android Tablet Sales
That there has been a marked rise in sales of Android tablets, as found out by research firm Strategy Analytics. The study reveals 10.5 million units of Android based tablets had being shipped in the last quarter of 2011. The figure indicates an increase by a whooping 300 percent over the same period a year earlier. Android devices now command 39 percent market share of the … [Read more...] about Kindle Fire and Nook Tablets May Account for Almost 40 Percent of Android Tablet Sales
Tablet Prices to Come Down in October as Industry Suffers
Tablet computers are suffering some lackluster sales and only Asus is making any real money with them. Non-iPad based devices are not doing as well as expected and prices are coming down by October of this year. Many companies such as HP, Dell, Samsung, Acer, and other companies are faced with a problem. They have a large supply of inventory and a lack of demand for their … [Read more...] about Tablet Prices to Come Down in October as Industry Suffers
IDC: tablet sales drop 28 percent in Q1 2011 but predicts 53.5 million sales by end of year
So you thought tablet PCs are what the future of computing will be all about. Well may be not as analyst firm IDC has a different story to tell. So while tablet sales reached a commendable 18 million units in 2010, the growth trajectory has slipped by about 28 percent so that only about 7.2 million tablets found buyers between the January to March 2011 period. This is quite a … [Read more...] about IDC: tablet sales drop 28 percent in Q1 2011 but predicts 53.5 million sales by end of year
IDC claims 13 million e-readers and 18 million tablets shipped in 2010
International Data Corporation whom is considered one of the leading global market intelligence company has just released some interesting statistics. It seems in 2010 13 million e-readers and 18 million Tablet PC's were shipped globally. Retail giant Amazon led the entire e-reader sales scene, retaining around a total 48% market share, not only in the pivotal 4th quarter … [Read more...] about IDC claims 13 million e-readers and 18 million tablets shipped in 2010