Tablet PC

Although iPad has dominated the market for a while now, Android tablet computers had actually been around for a long time before the iPad came to the market, but there is also tablets like the Asus Nexus 7 that are coming into the market.

These tablets are equipped with impressive dual core processors, SD slots for expandable storage, HD cameras and USB ports - all the extras that users want to be able to have from their tablets.

Customers can now select from a variety of different brands such as Yarvick and Samsung, also models with varied features and software, most of which are cheaper than the iPad.

When the iPad was released it was probably the only tablet computer of its kind, so scores of people hurried out to treat themselves to the new technology and be the first of their friends to own one. Now that the iPad2 has been released, this will cause a further anxiety on the tablet market.

There are around 65,500 more Apps available for the iPad with more being released each week, which far outweighs any collections of software for any other tablets. Apple dominates this part of the market share. The popularity of the iPad is partially down to the vast collection of apps available. Another major factor in the success of the iPad is that it doesn't really require users to be IT savvy, as the operating system and apps are designed to be easy to use and need a minimal amount of configuration and setup.

The new generations of tablet computers are becoming as powerful as standard laptops, and with other innovations such as the rugged durable design, touch screen technology, and bigger app stores, it's no surprise they're increasing in popularity.