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Projected Growth in Tablet Sales: 2010 to 2015 (Detail) Golden Tablet: published a The numbers from Forrester are neverthe orrester less impressive. The firm expects that tablet sales will grow from 10.3 million in 2010 to 44 million in 2015, eclipsing laptop sales by roughly 5 million units. Laptop sales will continue to grow from 26.4 million in 2010 to 38.9 million in 2015, however, while desk- revised - and far more Sales Will aggressive – U.S. tablet sales forecast Tuesday, estimating that tablet sales will total 195 million 42.3 44 39.8 35.1 24.1 Eclipse Laptop by 2015 10.3 between 201o and 2015. The firm also predicts top PC sales will decline from 20.5 million Lauren Indvik the majority of these tablets will bear the Apple logo. in 2010 to 18.2 million in 2015. Somewhat surprisingly, Forrester expects that netbook sales will continue to progress upward, albeit modestly, from 103 million in 2010 to 14.2 million in 2015. The report Forrester's projections are still considerably more conservative than forecasts recently published by eMarketer, which predicts that 81.3 million tablets will be sold in 2012 alone, up from 15.7 million this year, and Gartner, which estimates that 1o.5 million states that Forrester sees "continued con OLO2 sumer demand for low-priced notebooks like the ASUS Eee PC." tablets have been purchased this year and that sales will multiply to 54.8 million in 2011 and more than 208 million by 2014. 2013 2014 Source: Forester Research Report 10 Reasons to use Tablet Computers Projected Growth in Sales: Tablet vs. PC 2010 to 2015 50 Tablet A Tablet computer is better than a laptop for several reasons. It's the next generation of notebook computer. notes, and highlighters). Personalize what you are reading. Make notes in margins. Draw right on the screen while making presenta- O Laptop 44 tions. O Desktop ONE: A Tablet computer is the best mobile PC solution. SIX: Convert handwriting to text. WHY: A Tablet PC is compact and convertible which allows you to use your computer in places it would be awkward to use a laptop. WHY: Once you have your handwritten notes – your Tablet You can even use it while standing up. With the wireless Internet computer can easily convert those notes into typed text. support a Tablet PC is extremely convenient to use while being 40 38.9 SEVEN: Search handwritten text. about town. WHY: You can also search your own handwritten notes. This is TWO: Write notes rather than type. the coolest feature. You will be the envy of your friends once you show them how you can write their name and then find it just by searching your notes. 30 26.4 WHY: You can interact with people sitting across from you while writing notes, rather than having a computer screen between you. It's great because you can use technology and still have that per- EIGHT: Windows XP Tablet PC Edition sonal interaction with others. WHY: Windows XP has a version just for Tablet PCs. Get all of 20 THREE: Taking notes - easier in meetings or classroom. the security and features of Windows XP – and carry it with you on your Tablet PC.The new Apple tablet will likely have customized 20.5 WHY: Tablet PCs are especially great for students, or in a class- room situation. They are also great in meetings. You can quickly functionality specific to the new platform. write notes - and then organize and search your notes later. You can even include audio files, or presentations with your notes. 18.2 NINE:Tablet computer software WHY: The cool thing about a Tablet is you get the cutting edge technology of the latest software. software applications for the Tablet. 10 FOUR:A Tablet PC is more personal 10.3 are hundreds of third-party WHY: Write emails using your own handwriting. Send messages to friends and family (even those without a Tablet PC.) It brings TEN: Multi-Language Capability back the personalized touch of handwritten cards, rather than the impersonal feel of regular emails. Your family will love it. WHY: The Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 comes in 20 languages. No specific announcements on the Apple Tablet but based on past performance from Apple, we are certain to see multi- 2010 2015 FIVE: Make comments easily. WHY: Tablet PCs make it easy to make comments (like sticky language capability. Source: Forester Research Report Unit Sales in Millions