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Re: Tablet shipments forecast slashed by half as Western markets slow

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On 2014-08-30, Rich <rich@example.invalid> wrote:
>
>    There are likely to be fewer tablets shipped this year than
>    previously expected, according to latest estimates.
>
>    Research firm IDC lowered its tablet projections on Friday for the
>    full year down to 233 million shipments. That's a 6.5 percent
>    year-over-year growth rate, compared to the 12.1 percent growth
>    rate previously expected.
>

The press always wets its pants over this kind of headlines.  Seems
straightforward to me: everyone who wanted one, bought one.  The current
gear is working, and there are no compelling reasons to upgrade.  

I'm currently rocking a Nexus 7, the Missus has an Ipad Mini, and we
gave her old Ipad (the big one) to the mother in law when we realized it
was a bit big for our liking.

We are not in the market; I wouldn't be surprised if others are finding
themselves in the same situation.

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Tablet shipments forecast slashed by half as Western markets slow Rich <rich@example.invalid> - 2014-08-30 18:49 +0000
  Re: Tablet shipments forecast slashed by half as Western markets slow RS Wood <rsw@therandymon.com> - 2014-08-31 17:01 +0000
    Re: Tablet shipments forecast slashed by half as Western markets slow polygonum <rmoudndgers@vrod.co.uk> - 2014-08-31 18:08 +0100
    Re: Tablet shipments forecast slashed by half as Western markets slow Marek Novotny <marek.novotny@marspolar.com> - 2014-08-31 12:15 -0500
    Re: Tablet shipments forecast slashed by half as Western markets slow Anssi Saari <as@sci.fi> - 2014-09-01 17:38 +0300

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