The tablet market exploded in 2010 with vendors shipping over 17 million tablets in 2010, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC),Worldwide Quarterly Media Tablet and eReader Tracker. The Apple iPad led the way with 87.4% market share. The remaining 12.6% is comprised of Android and other tablets. Among the Android devices, the Samsung Galaxy Tab takes top position with over one million Galaxy Tab units shipped in 2010.This explosion in the tablet market is expected to continue for the next two years. In 2011, vendors are expected to ship 44.6 million units with the U.S. accounting for 40% of these tablet devices. This trend will continue in 2012 as worldwide tablet shipments are projected to climb to a staggering 70.8 million units, a four-fold increase from 2010.
Apple led the tablet market in 2010 and is projected to retain its #1 position in the upcoming years. While Apple is forecasted to post impressive numbers, global tablet shipments will also be bolstered by the release of a variety of Android tablets as well as slate devices powered by alternative operating systems including MeeGo and QNX. Growth will also be driven by competition and overall strong demand for tablets in consumer, mobile and corporate sectors.
The upcoming year will be the first year in which competition will drive the tablet market. Apple is expected to launch the iPad 2, a second generation tablet device which may include dual cameras and possibly a high resolution display. Android will be on the rise with the launch of an LTE-enabled version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab, the Tegra 2-powered Motorola XOOM and the T-Mobile G-Slate. Outside of Android, we have the debut of the BlackBerry Playbook and possibly more than one webOS tablet from HP/Palm. I know that I have an iPad 2 on my must-have list for the upcoming year. Anyone else plan to contribute to this 44.6 million units by snagging one or more of these tablet devices in 2011?
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