Global tablet sales to rise significantly during 2012 - report

The popularity of tablet devices is set to rise further during 2011, says IT industry analyst, Gartner.

Global tablet sales in 2011 were around 60 million units, but that figure is set to pale in comparison to the 118.9 units predicted to be sold by the end of 2012.

Although numerous manufacturers have now released tablets with varying capabilities and features, it is still Apple that it way out in front of the rest of the pack with its iPad, says Gartner, with the release of the new iPad giving the brand an extra boost.

Carolina Milanesi, research vice president at Gartner, said it is likely that many manufacturers will now wait until the release of Windows 8 before bringing new, competing tablet devices to the market.

Read more here from Gartner.

11/04/12