Tablet Pc: New Engine For Data Business Growth

As varieties of notebook computers, netbooks, smartphones and other mobile terminals continue to enrich, the users' demand for wireless Internet access is increasingly strong. In 2011, Tablet PC (PAD) as a new wireless mobile terminal is popular around the world, becoming a new engine for the growth of data business the growth.

2011 is the first year that Tablet PC market breaks out. The forecasts of many market research agencies show this trend. In 2010 the global flat panel shipments reached 15.6 million PC units. In 2011 the shipments will jump to 57.3 million units. It is also predicted that, from 2010 to 2014, the annual average rate of Tablet PC shipments will reach a staggering 57.4%.

In terms of China's market, the competition will become more fully and the brand will be more diverse. Currently, HW, Samsung, Dell, HP and other companies have vied for the Tablet PC market. According to incomplete statistics, about 30 brands of Tablet PC have emerged on the market of China (excluding cottage brand). In the next 3 to 5 years, Tablet PC will gradually occupy the PC market share. It is predicted that in 2011 Tablet PC notebook begin to occupy a substantial market share of PC. 40% of the Tablet PC sales will come from notebook computers or the netbook market. The latest report also showed that Tablet PCs will take 10% of the global PC market share in 2014 and the sales will exceed 200 million units.

Tablet PC has become a new profit maker. Currently, the major manufacturers have already introduced Tablet PC programs.

Hewlett-Packard has launched a Web OS Tablet PC. Lenovo launched Le Pad and Dell has expanded its 5-inch tablet Streak to the market. RIM is also offering a PlayBook, Samsung launched Galaxy Tab in early last year. At the same time, iPad as the originator of the tablet PC will continue to lead the market this year. The latest report shows that in 2011, the overall sales of Tablet PC will be more than three times of 2010. The sales of Apple iPad tablet PC will continue to dominate the market, increasing from 14 million Units in 2010 to 36 million units in 2011, an annual growth rate of about 150%.

Tablet PC is another milestone in the development of wireless broadband. As users of portable high-speed wireless Internet access become more and more, the dependence of users on the wireless network will be further increased, requiring operators to further coordinate the development of wired and wireless broadband.