Media Tablets and Ultra-Mobile Device Comparisons

Similarities and Differences to Netbooks, MIDs, and Smartbook Devices

Research Report

Emerging in 2009, but popularized by the launch of Apple’s iPad during the first half of 2010, media tablets are being compared by consumers to other ultra-mobile device (UMD) categories. About 3.5 million devices shipped worldwide during the first six months of 2010.

Do media tablets offer a similar or a different set of benefits compared to other UMDs? This Research Report explores the similarities and differences between media tablets and three other device types: MIDs, netbooks, and smartbooks. Comparative unit shipment forecasts through 2015 are also included.

Table of Contents

  • 1. Executive Summary
    • 1.1. Media Tablets
    • 1.2. Netbook and Media Tablet Comparison
    • 1.3. Smartbook and Media Tablet Comparison

Tables

  1. MID and Media Tablet Comparison
  2. Netbook and Media Tablet Comparison
  3. Smartbook and Media Tablet Comparison

Charts

  1. MID and Media Tablet Shipment Comparison, World Markets, Forecast: 2008 to 2015
  2. Netbook and Media Tablet Shipment Comparison, World Markets, Forecast: 2008 to 2015
  3. Smartbook Shipment Comparison by Form Factor, World Markets, Forecast: 2009 to 2015
  4. Ultra-Mobile Device Shipments by Segment, World Markets, Forecast: 2008 to 2015