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iPad Recorded Highest Market Share in First Quarter Since 2014 According to IDC
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There are reasons why there are big differences between estimates. One reason is that different analytic firms regard devices in different ways. So, for example one company regards tablets as computers, and includes them in quarterly estimates, while another has them as a separate category.
We don’t know if SA regards certain Kindle models as tablets, rather than book readers. We’d have to delve into that.
In addition, Samsung hasn’t reported quarterly results for either smartphone or tablet shipments or sales since the last quarter of 2010, when Lenovo called them out on their claimed numbers. Samsung had claimed about a million sales in the last quarter of 2010 in the USA, it Lenovo said that sales were just about 50,000. Therefor, all numbers you see are purely guesses. There is not data release to show, one way or the other, whether these guesses are close, or not. History shows though, that they may be far off in Samsung’s case. Actuall numbers may be much lower.
We don’t know if SA regards certain Kindle models as tablets, rather than book readers. We’d have to delve into that.
In addition, Samsung hasn’t reported quarterly results for either smartphone or tablet shipments or sales since the last quarter of 2010, when Lenovo called them out on their claimed numbers. Samsung had claimed about a million sales in the last quarter of 2010 in the USA, it Lenovo said that sales were just about 50,000. Therefor, all numbers you see are purely guesses. There is not data release to show, one way or the other, whether these guesses are close, or not. History shows though, that they may be far off in Samsung’s case. Actuall numbers may be much lower.
These.
Phone, PCs, and tablets are flat market items now. Most people (visitors of this board aside) do not need to rush out and replace their existing tech every 2-3 years (saw article where phone cycles are stretching out to 2yrs vs. 18 months on average: upgrade program effects?). Their stuff is good enough for what they want/need.
But with that, I am still relatively impressed in that Apple does sell 2x iPads vs Macs. And the iPad sales is almost as many units as Dell PCs for same quarter (HP tops out at 13+ million units).
https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS43734318
^^^^I expect them to do the bare minimum to keep the line going - my kids iPad minis are due for a replacement but Apple doesn't want my money apparently.
What are people actually using these for? I’ve owned a bunch of iPads before and never actually found much use for them besides games and media consumption, which I can do on a big screen phone just as well. My kid likes his since he’s too young to have a phone, but other than that I can’t really see any use case for it that wouldn’t be better served by a real computer.
Good for iPad, I really love mine and Apple pencil, I find myself using it more and more, I will be careful not to update to the next iOS version after making sure it won't affect performance.
I usually prefer a "real computer" as well. But there are some scenarios a tablet is perfectly suited for. Displaying and annotating sheet music for example: https://forscore.co
My Air 2 is still as fast and smooth as day one too, but to be completely honest, after having played around with the 10.5” iPP, my Air 2 feels a bit small. That slightly bigger screen ruined my experience with the Air 2. So now I’m just waiting for WWDC. I’m super excited about that rumored nearly full screen iPP.
One thing I wish they’d do but unlikely is the glass back & stainless steel sides like the iPhone X. That aluminum back on the iPad ever since the introduction of 1st gen iPad is just boring. I know the whole point of glass back is wireless charging which probably won’t be supported on the iPad due to its size, but still. I just want that aesthetics.
A lot don’t want to be using a Computer browsing on the sofa after a long day at work
Apps
Browsing like posting here
Watching sport
TV shows
It’s why I need to have an iPad and laptop.
As my old iMac video card died, yet again, so the card needs another trip to the oven, my iPad Pro is currently my home computer. I use it about five hours a day, with work 2in 1 laptop the rest (only use touch there for scrolling or occasional zooming, desktop functions mostly attached to a large monitor). Consumption yes, but also emails, editing docs etc.
For work I use the iPad as a lightweight computer when travelling to meetings, and even use it to take notes, etc. it is great for signing approvals electronically sent from regional offices etc. with the pencil. Before I would have to print the doc out, sign, then scan before sending back.
The main justification my team has iPads though is natural disaster reporting. The combination of light weight, electronic forms, photo taking ability and GPS/LTE cannot be beaten for that purpose. The lift in performance and productivity delivered by the iPad is enormous compared with the paper based systems of the past. I can sit in head office and see the information come in live on the wall screen map. Click on a location and see the relevant damage image. Then prioritise. You can’t do this as effectively with a laptop. The surface pro can’t do it either. You can do it with a smartphone, which is even lighter and easier to take photos with, but harder to fill in the report.
We are currently looking at modifying a simple version of the app to build simplified farm visit reporting for field staff, to automate/reduce their monthly reporting load. And the boss will see information and photos of that day’s field visits on the wall screen, no matter who and where they were, as soon as the officer is in communication range.
A better smart connect keyboard for the iPad with trackpad, and it’s game over for most chrome books or windows pc’s for the average consumer.
This^
And being able to answer calls, iMessage as well as SMS from the iPad means I don’t have to even use my phone at home.
Let the race begin.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 passes WiFi Alliance certification
www.androidpolice.com/2018/05/03/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4-passes-wifi-alliance-certification/
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 passes WiFi Alliance certification
www.androidpolice.com/2018/05/03/samsung-galaxy-tab-s4-passes-wifi-alliance-certification/
I think the availability of this new iPad for $329 with Apple Pencil and good specs is exactly what Apple needed to stimulate tablet sales. IMO the pencil is more important than the keyboard since it allows you to sketch as well as mark up and sign documents. It’s perfect for those who don’t need the power nor the extra bells and whistles of the Pro model.
Windows though – in 2018?
lmfao According to Apple's financial reports, Mac OS finally cracked double digits to a whopping 10% after 35 years. While MacMinis are still being sold at 2018 prices with, what-- 5 year old tech? MacBook Pro is not much better. A $5000 iMac Pro? Seems like Apple doesn't give a crap about Operating Systems beyond iOS for iPhone.
So, yes, Windows in 2018 is actually a big thing. Mac? Not so much.
Agreed. Thing is, if it did care, imagine how many more macs would have been sold. The neglect must be some sort of corporate weenie internal battle.
Does Apple really need to come up with their own in-house alternatives for everything? Off-hand, Office is already available on iOS, and there’s Lumafusion if you desire a more powerful video editor.
I don't know anyone that uses an iPad anymore. Most have either got a more functional MacBook or just use an iPhone+.
Android tablets have been replaced with Chromebook 2in1's that have Android in them. I'm using one now, it's like having the best of both worlds. The Chrome browser in them is like a full desktop browser with all the extensions, but I can still download Android apps using the Google Play store. Mines also has a keyboard, mouse support, touchscreen, plus USB C, so I don't waste extra money on buying any accessories like I would on an IPad. This is the direction Android is headed.