Technological market tablet were definitely the product of the year. Not only tablet iPad but of every type and size, with prices for all budgets and needs. Move to the conclusion of a 2011 full of news it may be useful to give a quick look at the tablet market tracsorso just to see if there are signs of changes and developments that will be.
Opinions on the tablet market and its evolution during the 2011 are still inconsistent, especially if you consider the future of personal computers and mobile devices as a whole.
For some analysts in 2011 many Apple competitors did not have history. Other analysts believe instead that represent a tablet fashion pursued by such a large number of people to open great opportunities for all current contenders. Others are convinced that the tablet, just because it is a fad, will soon to be set aside and make way for other gadgets or technology even more innovative and appealing.
In various scenarios possible for unknown major continues to remain Micorosoft. Microsoft and Intel for the first time in the last thirty years have remained in the background compared to a revolution that has affected millions of consumers. Windows 8, now in beta, is expected to be released towards the end of 2012. The new Microsoft operating system will be very similar to iOS and Android but with the groundwork well planted in the traditional Windows platform that continues to dominate the world of pesonal computing personal and corporate. The release of Windows 8 but does not explain what will be the Microsoft strategy on new tablet and mobile devices that arrive. Hard to imagine a proposal capable of stopping the growth of Apple in the market, but the evaluation should be postponed to the actual release of Windows 8.
On the Android front criticism is divided between those who believe Google's open approach as winning and those who have remained so dissatisfied with Android tablet placed on the market from leading companies such as Motorola and Samsung, believe that Android is not able to respond to the needs and demands of the market. New products on the market are, however, been numerous. Acer, Asus and Amazon have put on the market platforms that have found a market alternative to Apple and who contributed to position Android as a real alternative to iOS and the iPad.
Helped Android also the pricing policy. The price of iPad 2 remained stable while many Android tablet makers have done a race, especially at Christmas time, in the reposition their products at a price more affordable by masses of consumers. The price war of large manufacturers is also served to ward off the spectre of cheap tablet, but still competitive in terms of functionality and device, arranged by Chinese manufacturers.
It's gone wrong to manufacturers like RIM and HP who were obliged to change in their strategies on tablet to dispose to salvage prices their warehouse full of devices still unsold.
