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When Blackberry CEO Thorsten Heins predicted the death of tablet computers in the next five years, he probably didn't have a look at India where sales of tablets or 'tabs' have soared. According to estimates by research firm Cybermedia Research (CMR) in March, 1.09 million tablets were sold between October-December last year. The total units shipped last year were 3.11 million.
"When they first hit the market in 2010, tabs were a 'buzz' word and a luxury," says CMR analyst, Tarun Pathak. "But now, from a consumer and industry perspective, tabs are portable productive utilitarian devices. We predict that 4 million tabs will be sold in India in the next year."
As the demand for tablets goes up, vendors have begun to cater to growing market needs. That is why Indian manufacturers such as Micromax and Karbonn have been succesful by selling affordable 3G-enabled tablets, providing better connectivity for consumers.
"When they first hit the market in 2010, tabs were a 'buzz' word and a luxury," says CMR analyst, Tarun Pathak. "But now, from a consumer and industry perspective, tabs are portable productive utilitarian devices. We predict that 4 million tabs will be sold in India in the next year."
As the demand for tablets goes up, vendors have begun to cater to growing market needs. That is why Indian manufacturers such as Micromax and Karbonn have been succesful by selling affordable 3G-enabled tablets, providing better connectivity for consumers.
