Tablet PCs with screen sizes smaller than 9 inches are currently forecasted to account for 66% of tablet PC shipments for the year. Continue Reading
Category Archives: Mobile PCs
iPad-sized Tablets No Longer Driving Panel Growth Momentum
Although tablet PC demand remains firm, average selling price (ASP) declines continue, as brands try to find the correct balance to compete against Apple’s iPad and at the same time fight strong pricing competition from fast growing private-label white box brands. Continue Reading
Supply Chain Issues for Touch on Notebook PCs
Despite high expectations for penetration of touch in notebook PCs, our research estimates that the penetration was only 2.5% in 2012. Continue Reading
Smaller Tablet PCs to Take Over in 2013?
The launch of the iPad mini in late 2012 has been seen as an acknowledgement by Apple that smaller size (7-9”) tablet PCs would become a larger part of the market than larger sizes (9.7” or 10.1”). Continue Reading
BIS Certification Mandatory to Sell FPD TVs in India
The Indian government has announced that, effective April 3rd, all PDP and LCD TVs 32 inches and larger will need a BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification to sell in the Indian market. Continue Reading
