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Originally Posted by Andrew H.
The problem with this analysis is that comparable tablet makers haven't (and don't seem to be able to) match apple on price. The most successful android tablets right now are the 7" tablets. These are less than half the size of an iPad.
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Ipad 3 -
http://www.komplett.nl/komplett/prod...b/details.aspx
Asus TP -
http://www.komplett.nl/komplett/prod...k/details.aspx
20 Euro difference, the TP comes with a detachable keyboard dock/battery. Pad 3 has better screen + graphic performance...TP has more ports/versatility, faster CPU, and better battery life with a keyboard. Either one is a sexy beast, imo.
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Originally Posted by Andrew H.
Right now, I just don't see any nissans on the highway, to use your analogy...I don't really see how the iPad can be compared to a $200,000 car.  |
Fair enough. I did say "are coming" though...
The smaller 7" tablets are in a different category compared to the ipad, agreed. The larger, "comparable" Android tablets will be arriving soon and will more than likely be quite a bit cheaper.
The 7" tabs are part of the tablet market, however, and will sell well, despite certain predictions to the contrary, because they are über portable and affordable, making them more attractive to the "young" demographic worldwide. The mini ipad is Apple's play for this market, and it will be a huge hit
if it can compete on price. Still, even with a succesful mini, Apple's market share will almost certainly decline over the next few years, even without taking W8 into account.
Its just a guess, but a reasonably educated one, imo.