The tablet market exploded in 2010 with vendors shipping over 17 million tablets in 2010, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC),Worldwide Quarterly Media Tablet and eReader Tracker. The Apple iPad led the way with 87.4% market share. The remaining 12.6% is comprised of Android and other tablets. Among the Android devices, the Samsung Galaxy Tab takes top position with over one million Galaxy Tab units shipped in 2010.
This explosion in the tablet market is expected to continue for the next two years. In 2011, vendors are expected to ship 44.6 million units with the U.S. accounting for 40% of these tablet devices. This trend will continue in 2012 as worldwide tablet s
