Computers Tablet will be sold 208 Million In 2014

Sales of tablet computers like the Apple iPad estimated to soar from nearly 20 million units this year to 55 million units next year and more than 208 million units in 2014, market research firm Gartner said on Friday.

Gartner said that North America will reach 61 percent of the tablet computer sales this year, but its share will drop to 43 percent in 2014.

Gartner predicts sales of tablet computers in the world reached 19.5 million units in 2010, 54.8 million units in 2011 and more than 208 million units in 2014.

Apple began selling iPad in April and a number of other companies announced plans to begin producing multi-media devices, which can be used to surf the Web, read electronic books, watching videos and more.

Gartner said the explosion in computer tablet device will have an impact on sales in other segments including netbook computer, small laptop, also known as mini-notebook.

"The nature of all-in-one media tablets will produce cannibalization other consumer electronic devices such as e-readers, gaming devices and media players," said Gartner research vice president, Carolina Milanesi.

"Mini notebooks will suffer from a strong threat of cannibalization because the average selling price of media tablet falls below 300 dollars over the next two years," said Milanesi.

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Tablet World Series Game 1: Apple iPad vs. ExoPC, Voting Ends 10/14 at 12:00 a.m.

We’re kicking off the first Tablet World Series with a match of epic proportions in the 10-inch league. Think New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays on crack. In this inaugural game, we’re pitting the master of the category, the Apple iPad, against a relative unknown Canadian entry in the ExoPC Slate. Let’s break down the competitors.

Update: ExoPC Slate takes this round with 77.34%of the vote.
Apple’s entry has literally redefined the tablet, and arguably computers overall. The 1.5-pound iPad has a large 9.7-inch (1024 x 768 pixel) multitouch display, a 1-GHz Apple A4 CPU, and runs the very elegant iOS, which turns on instantly. This Editors’ Choice-winning device sports an enormous app library, a good eBook store, and long battery life. Plus, an upcoming software update
will add multitasking and the ability to stream content to AirPlay approved devices (including the Apple TV).

So what’s not to like? There’s no camera. Typing can be a challenge, especially if you like to go at a rapid pace. And you don’t get a standard video output connection, like HDMI. Some may also lament the lack of Flash support. If you spring for the 3G model, you have to put up with AT&T’s already crowded network.

Nevertheless, the iPad has some many strengths that it has already become one of the fastest selling gadgets of all time.

Sitting in the opposing duggout, the unproven ExoPC Slate is expected to throw some wicked curve balls, starting with its unique user interface. This Windows 7 tablet features a custom UI with a home screen loaded with tiny discs that serve as shortcuts to subscreens or folders or to apps themselves. The discs have a configurable wallpaper that fills in unused space.

Other specs, such as an 11.6-inch, 1366 x 768-pixel capacitive touch display, 2GB of RAM, and either a 32GB or 64GB SSD, round out the lineup. The ExoPC is powered by an Intel N450 CPU, and claims 5 hours of battery life (that’s only half as much as the iPad). It does include a front-facing webcam, and several ports, including an SD card reader and USB port.

Despite some positive scouting reports, this slate weighs a hefty 2.1 pounds, and suffers from a negative stigma attached to Windows when it comes to tablets. You won’t find GPS or a robust app store from this no-name brand. It also has yet to launch, with delivery of pre-orders having already been delayed until 10/15, leaving us questioning its long-term staying power.

So, which tablet is best?

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