iPad Market Down 14 Percent

Although the iPad still dominates the global tablet market with 55% of the presentation, but ABI Research  Institute reported the iPad's market share decreased 14% in the third quarter (Q3) of 2012.

Declining sales became the 'worst' since the first iPad made ??its debut two years ago. While its competitors like Samsung, Asus and Amazon was right behind Apple.

Reportedly also, the Android-based tablet that controlled 44% of total tablet shipments. While the rest of the occupied and the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet running Windows.

"As an operating system is the most widely chosen by the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), we estimate the Android ecosystem will continue to grow with new producers, the better choice, and there will be more developers are finding the value of transaction applications and content," said Jeff Orr, ABI senior practitioners, as revealed by Electronista.

Institute research also shows that Apple iPad Mini, which is not included in the analysis of the third quarter, could not take back market share from Android. However, there is a shift in demand is expected for the standard iPad 'down market'.

"With the introduction of the iPad Mini, a smaller and lower cost, at least Apple admits existence of class 7-inch Android tablet, though at the same time, they fail to give a buzz through innovation, price and the availability during critical sales period this year," said Orr .

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