Comments on: Yes, tablets are eating PCs’ lunch

By: Nyaya

Nyaya — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 04:56:03 +0000

This is a generational change. PC is generally used by older generation while laptops and tablets are used by the younger genration in general. I can see that in future if mobile phoes develop microprojectors then even tabs will disapper as one can create a larger virtual screen and use the mobiel to read things. I dont see long term furture for tabs too as they will go the netbook way. PC sales will continue as older generation will not use the new mobile tech.

By: Cabecao

Cabecao — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:10:23 +0000

Based on what data? Nobody has proven tablets are cannabilizing pcs. Only 13% of Ipad owners indicate they purchased one instead of a standard computer. 13% of 9M per quarter is what? 1.5M tops? Comparing that to a mature pc market of 400M worldwide is nuts. People are, for the most part, purchasing tablets as add-on devices, not replacments.

By: Lindsworth Horatio Deer

Lindsworth Horatio Deer — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:55:48 +0000

Not surprising as they are great for Gaming, the number one reason for smartphones and Tablets!!!

http://www.geezam.com/smartphones-and-apps-freemium-games-are-no-1/

But e-readers are actually ahead in terms of total numbers and are slated to outsell even the Apple iPad due to lower pricing, great color for reading magazines and the fact that women read more than men 2 to 1.

http://www.geezam.com/instat-prediction-that-tablets-to-overtake-e-readers-is-off-base/

By: John Harrington, Jr.

John Harrington, Jr. — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:08:25 +0000

I notice heavy debate on the forecast–whether or not PCs will be trumped by tablets–only time will tell if this is true. One thing is for sure though: the more tablets that enter the workplace, the more relevant the concern for managing them. Check out this webinar recording on Fiberlink’s website, where Principal Analyst from Forrester shares the best practices to keep corporate data secure, employees productive and happy, and costs down, while selectively embracing the consumerization of IT: http://bit.ly/n8UkVT

By: Luscious

Luscious — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:43:43 +0000

And how many times have market forecasts been proven wrong? As you say, there were “updating” their findings. Guess they can’t be too reliable either if they don’t take into consideration consumer opinion and purchasing trends. Facts speak louder than speculation.

I don’t work for ABI, and while you may like what UBS says, I think I’m making a valid point that it is important to express things from a different perspective. The overwhelming majority of consumers couldn’t care less about market forecasts.

By: olivier

olivier — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:16:50 +0000

“The opposite trajectories of PC and tablets indicate consumers are, in certain cases choosing to opt for a tablet instead of a new laptop”. Nope. t indicates that the two are negatively correlated. Correlation is not causation.

By: sina

sina — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:46:56 +0000

Anyone knows how I can get this UBC report?

By: AK

AK — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:24:25 +0000

TuneWear lets you use your iPad in the bath:
http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/ipad/tunewear-lets-you-use-your-ipad-in-the-bath-118810

By: PD

PD — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 18:05:22 +0000

I don’t think you’re being fair to the author. IMO she did an excellent job of reinterpreting without spin the reasons for the UBS update and their conclusions. And by reinterpreting I mean she translated the UBS corporate speak to plain English.

I did read the article you site from ABI and the only statistic cited in the article was from a survey they did. Well, you are comparing apples and oranges. The note from UBS was an update to their market forecast. Many people rely on these market forecasts to plan future endeavors. The conclusions from ABI (and who are they? are they reliable?) are based on a survey and, with all due respect, anyone in the survey industry will tell you that they could devise a survey to confirm that the moon is, indeed, made of cheese if they wanted to. The vital information about the ABI survey is who commissioned it. Was it someone from the netbook industry? A quick search of the internet will show that you can find a multitude of surveys coming to conflicting conclusions about just about any topic. They are not really reliable at all and there are so many of them that it’s impossible to blog about each and every one. You feel, apparently, that the ABI report is worth reporting because it comes to a conclusion that you find pleasing, not necessarily because it is reliable or accurate.

UBS is a huge and well-respected organization. When they speak many people listen. Would you rather that it was not reported because it is pro iPad?

By: Reece Tarbert

Reece Tarbert — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 07:26:17 +0000

What do you expect? This story is based on a report which, in turn, cites estimates, forecasts and even “anecdotal retail checks”! Sales figures? Nope. But, hey, who needs numbers as long as you can support your little theory?

RT.