Date: 28/10/2011

Tablet world is powered ARM processors

DisplaySearch has reported shipments of tablet PCs with ARM processors are expected to grow 211% Y/Y in 2011 to 59.9 million units, while tablet PCs with x86 processors (typically used in notebook and netbook PCs) are not expected to experience strong growth until 2013.

"The tablet PC and notebook PC markets are on a collision course as both product categories continue to evolve and improve on their respective weaknesses," said Richard Shim, DisplaySearch Senior Analyst. "As such, each product category will influence the other over time. Still, the incumbent platforms have inherent advantages in the early years."

Figure 1: Worldwide Tablet PC Shipment Forecast by Processor (millions)

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Source: Q3'11 DisplaySearch Tablet Quarterly report

Figure 2: Worldwide Tablet PC Shipment Forecast by Operating System (millions)

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