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Android Tablets at 30% Share
remember when apple had a 95% market share on tablets not so long ago? well, look who's closing the gap:
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07-22-2011, 03:36 PM | #2 |
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Don't miss this nugget: "the Strategy Analytics report deals with tablets 'shipped,' not 'sold.' How many of these tablets are actually in the hands of customers is an open question." Remember that the original Galaxy Tab also shipped lots of units but the actual sales didn't match expectations.
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Thanks for that. |
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EDITOR'S NOTE: While the numbers in this story are all accurate (with respect to the study), the original version didn't point out the distinction between tablets sold and tablets shipped. This oversight has been addressed. |
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HTC and the rest were very fortunate that Android was there for the using. One can see how difficult developing and building a brand around a mobile OS is by looking at WebOS and at Windows Mobile 7. One can see how difficult it can be to upgrade one by looking at Symbian and at Blackberry. Still, I expect at least WinMo7 to grow into credible competition for Android and iOS. |
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It's for a judge to decide. The judge and the consumers. So far both iOS and Android are winning. |
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This is basically the pattern Android handsets took. 1.x was a slow start. the Droid and 2.x kickstarted the platform into the big leagues.
I still haven't found the right tablet for me, but I relieved that not only are there options, but that manufacturers are really trying to develop different tablets. The Transformer and Thrive especially stand out to me. Can't wait to see what Amazon does. Amen to that. I love IP, don't think we'd be where we are economically without it, but the patent system has been granting patents with all the discernment of a $5 hooker. Patent trolling has been rampant for some time, but right now we're sitting on a precipice as to whether all patent holders will decide to troll, not just a few small extortionists. Up till recently, the big companies have limited their abuses to defensive measures. |
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I don't see how that changes my point. Until we get the actual sales figures, we're still playing a guessing game. Right now, the market is saturated with Android tablets. Here is a list of companies that have recently produced and/or announced one:
1. Sony 2. Toshiba 3. Lenovo 4. ASUS 5. Archos 6. Samsung 7. HTC 8. Dell 9. Acer 10. Amazon 11. Barnes and Noble I'd say it's pretty obvious that these companies must be shipping lots of tablets. Whether they are actually selling is another matter. Right now, Staples is offering a $100 discount on several of these devices. My guess is that this is due to lagging sales. Also, my point is that Google is still not making much money off Android. Apple, on the other hand, will retain their status as a manufacturer of class, high-end products, which is part of what keeps giving them record sales. |
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