Tablet hybrid device shipments to hit 50m by 2018, says Juniper

Tablet hybrids are designed to achieve additional or improved tablet functionality through the use of accessories, or can be in the form of an Ultrabook that can have the screen removed to perform as a slate.The new report, Tablets & Hybrids: Market Prospects 2014-2018, observed that the tablet market is becoming increasingly diverse as new […]

Tablet hybrids are designed to achieve additional or improved tablet functionality through the use of accessories, or can be in the form of an Ultrabook that can have the screen removed to perform as a slate.
The new report, Tablets & Hybrids: Market Prospects 2014-2018, observed that the tablet market is becoming increasingly diverse as new form factors emerge.
This small scale evolution in the grey area between the Tablet and Ultrabook market is extremely appealing to a niche demographic, mostly business users and gamers, Juniper said.
“ These demographics are also the most able and willing to spend on new devices. The latest Galaxy Tab-Pro is an example of such a proposition – a business-friendly tablet together with a dedicated keyboard and mouse”, it said.
Meanwhile, in the mainstream tablet market, the significant drop in the price of tablets has meant that several governments and schools are now providing students with either free or subsidised tablets. Schemes include the government of Thailand’s One Tablet PC per Child policy or the Aakash tablets subsidised by the Indian government. Osun State government provided tablets for its students.
Consequently, the tablet is now seen also as an educational tool in certain markets. It is also perhaps indicative that the future of education is more towards research and interactive programmes.