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Deloitte Predicts Tens of Millions Internet Tablets Will Be Sold in 2010 | eHomeUpgrade
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By Alexander Grundner | January 20th, 2010
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Analyst firm, Deloitte, predicts 2010 will be the break through year for Internet Tablets (aka WebPads, SmartPads, NetTabs, Slate). Reason being, device manufactures working on such devices have shifted the product’s focus from “work-oriented data-entry” to web browsing and media consumption. Deloitte also believes that manufactures are finally nailing down the form factor to an appropriate size that’s easier to handle and more appealing to the general consumer — something larger than a smartphone, but smaller than a notebook. On the negative side, Deloitte sees such Wi-Fi/cellular connected devices being more expensive than smartphones. I don’t agree, however, with the popular opinion that owners will want to pay up for a mobile broadband plan for their device, which can run from $40-60 a month. Wi-Fi should be sufficient for most users who plan on using their Internet Tablet around the home, in a coffee shop, library, or workplace. As for the “tens of millions” prediction, that seems a bit optimistic (most likely based on this lead) considering most people haven’t seen, used, or have been able to purchase this new media-centric generation of Internet Tablets.
Aside: In case you didn’t see them, there were a few hybrid netbook/tablets shown at CES by Lenovo (IdeaPad U1) and Freescale (Smartbook Tablet) — similar to Always Innovating’s Touch Book (below) with detachable keyboards.
Deloitte Predicts Tens of Millions Internet Tablets Will Be Sold in 2010 | eHomeUpgrade
