Tablet Technology Has Well And Truly Arrived
Last week the big news was the launching of Apple’s iPad tablet, however there continues to be very little talked about the number of alternatives available in the rapidly emerging space for such a device.
Apple’s much awaited tablet offering came amidst the kind of hype only the Cupertino California based company can generate. However, most people fail to mention that the concept of a tablet style device has been around for more than a decade.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates revealed a prototype device at Comdex back in 2000, and since then, industry watchers have waited with baited breath for such kind of device to become the next big thing.
Early incarnations of tablet devices have tended to be hybrid in nature, bundling touch-screens and Qwerty keyboards. Despite the fact that multiple manufacturers have launched tablet type products, they have remained in a very niche segment.
Apple could well entice interest in this category and all manufacturers may benefit from renewed interest in the space that only Apple can generate.
Hewlett-Packard, Dell and Lenovo are all in the process of developing and even launching devices later in the year, and without question are probably hoping that Apple can capture the public’s imagination with its release.
Lenovo revealed its IdeaPad during last month’s Consumer Electronics show in Las Vegas, whilst late last year the rumour mill began throwing out speculation that Microsoft was in the process of readying a dual-screen tablet device that is calls the Courier.
Despite all the speculation, the Courier could not be found at last year’s CES, and instead Microsoft CEO spoke about an impending HP tablet device. While providing precious few technical details, Mr. Ballmer said the HP device was designed for reading, entertainment and internet access.
It will be very interesting to see what all the innovation in the space will mean for consumers, and whether they ultimately end up adopting a technology which it can only be said has well and truly arrived.
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