Which do you think will sell more over the long haul? 7" or 10" tablet?

[Top100EbooksRank]

Which do you think will sell more over the long haul? 7" or 10" tablet?

Right now, it's the 10" tablet. But in 5-7 years, will that still hold true?

[kennyc]

What if someone posted a poll and no one answered?

[HansTWN]

I will get a 7" or 8" tablet the day they come out with a screen that makes me want to replace my e-ink. But now I use my tablet for browsing, magazines, newspapers, videos -- all tasks even a 10" can be too small for.

As far as portability goes I don't see any difference. For me portability means "fits in the front pockets of my jeans", and with virtually no bezel 6" would be the limit for that --- perfect size for a phone. Now when I carry a bag or briefcase I can carry the 10" just as well as the 7".

So for now I have no use for a 7" device whatsoever. Over 5-10 years hopefully we will have new shapes, foldable, rollable, whatever that help us overcome these limitations.

[booklover6]

I voted 7" because of the portability. Truthfully, though, I haven't played with a 10" so can't really compare. But I love the 7" size. The Nook Color has a bigger body than the Kindle Fire 1, and that is one reason why I prefer my Kindle Fire over the NC.

[fjtorres]

What will sell more?
7inchers, easy. Cheaper and more portable.

[Laridae]

I voted 7-inch tablet.

I think that's the sweet spot for portability and convenience. Kind of like a thin paperback.

Also lighter and cheaper than 10-inchers.

[DustyDisks]

7" for convenience and portability.

[poohbear_nc]

I voted 7" - I think it is inevitable that tablets & phones converge - and 7" would be the logical size for this combination.

[Asawi]

I think 10" for tablets.
Personally I think 7" is perfect, but with phones getting bigger I think for many 7" is too close to phone size to motivate a buy.
Right now many still have phones with 3,5 -4" phone screens and want something a little bit bigger but still portable. For those the 7" is perfect!

[holymadness]

I couldn't say; I am surprised by how many tablets have been sold to date, to be honest. The rock-bottom prices of 7-8" tablets will probably be a deciding factor in their favour, though.

To my mind, there is very little added benefit to owning a device that exists between the smartphone and the laptop. I could not justify buying one.

[jersysman]

I think it will be 7" until the price of the 10" comes down in price. For most consumers, it comes down to price. That is almost always the deciding factor.

[afv011]

For consumers, 7". For business, 10".

[RHWright]

I think both have their place in the market and functions they are better for.

[hrosvit]

Obviously, it all boils down to personal preference, but for me, the sweet spot is 7". I find it perfectly suited to watching videos, reading and surfing the web. Not the optimal size for viewing comics, but I rarely do that. I value portability, so the smaller size is great. I can tuck it in the inside pocket of a jacket. I cannot go all the way down to smartphone size; trying to read on my phone drives me batty, and I only do it as a last resort. My eyes are great, and I can reduce the font way down, but turning the page every two seconds makes me crazy.

[din155]

Originally Posted by Asawi

I think 10" for tablets.
Personally I think 7" is perfect, but with phones getting bigger I think for many 7" is too close to phone size to motivate a buy.
Right now many still have phones with 3,5 -4" phone screens and want something a little bit bigger but still portable. For those the 7" is perfect!

This. I think once we have the Windows 8 RT and Pro, combine the number of iPads and 10 inch android tablets already sold, 10 inch seems a winner to me. As the smartphones screens are nearing 5 inch and price of 10 inch going down, 7 inch tablet sales may come down. I would have gone with 10 inch tablet if there was one available weighing less than 350 grams.