The debut of the iPad promises significant opportunities well beyond just Apple. The iPad promises to energize the emerging tablet PC segment, creating a potential semiconductor opportunity of over US$4.1 billion in 2014 reports In-Stat

Other component vendors will capitalize on the new opportunity for batteries and displays, as well.

“Tablets have quickly become a high priority for competitors across the value chain, including mobile operators,” says Jim McGregor, In-Stat analyst. “Even more important, is that the opportunity in tablets is complementary to other mobile devices, particularly smartphones and netbooks.”

Recent research by In-Stat found the following:

• The potential unit Total Available Market (TAM) for Tablets is about 50 million in 2014.
• Based on device Bill of Material (BoM) estimates, initial pricing of mainstream tablets should be in the $400-$500 range.
• Thus far, only Apple and ICD have indicated carrier strategies, and only Apple offers an entire solution that includes content and applications.
• Positioned between smartphones and PCs, tablets are attracting the interest of consumer electronics (CE) and computing OEMs.

About this market research report

The research, “The Rise of the Internet Tablet: The Keys to Success” (#IN1004604WH), covers the worldwide market for Internet tablet PCs. It includes: Examination of the potential for the internet tablet; Analysis of bill of materials and forecasting of future trends; Examination of products and strategies of some of the initial market entrants, such as Apple; TAM figures for silicon and non-silicon components based on device forecasts and estimated bill of materials.

About In-Stat

In-Stat’s market intelligence combines technical, market and end-user research and database models to analyze the Mobile Internet and Digital Entertainment ecosystems. Our insights are derived from a deep understanding of technology impacts, nearly 30 years of history in research and consulting, and direct relationships with leading players in each of our core markets. In-Stat provides its research through reports, annual subscriptions, consulting and advisory services to inform critical decisions.

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