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The main flaw of tablets is this: Use case.
A good tablet is almost as expensive as a low-cost notebook. However, the notebook can do everything the tablet can do as well, most things even better, except mobile internet. The tablet is easier to carry around. But that is not a really strong argument. Name anything a tablet can do, you'll find a similarly priced notebook, that can do it as well or better.
On a fair with a lot of tech-savvy guys, someone used an iPad1 as a tray for two bottles of water. Someone pointed at him and said: "Finally a use-case for the iPad." Reaction: A lot of laughter and nodding along...
Second flaw: People who may buy it
Normal people don't buy tablets. They buy desktops or notebooks. Only tech-fans buy tablets, but they are a minority. These people usually already have a smartphone which offers the same as a tablet does, only smaller. So even in this group you'll find people who'll say: "Why? I already have a device that can do it..."
Third: Apple iPad, the exception
Why does the iPad sell good? Because Apple has fans. No, real fanatics. They will throw away their iPhone4 if the iPhone5 arrives. Have you seen an Apple-fan who still uses an iPhone1? They will buy almost anything from Apple and call it "the coolest, best, most awesome thing ever". Have you ever heard someone talking about a Samsung- or Dell-thing like that? Or ever seen someone saying "I have Windows 7. It's the best thing on the planet."
This is why the iPad sells well...
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