Consumers favour tablets over laptops for Christmas 2011?
16 November, 2011 | Web design
Christmas shopping is always a challenging task, but if the choice is between a tablet and a laptop, a new survey may make the decision a lot easier. According to research produced by PriceGrabber, 79% of consumers would rather receive a tablet than a laptop for Christmas.Â
Why do consumers prefer tablets over the laptop?
Tablets are great devices for people on the go and although laptops are also seen as a portable device, tablets outshine them in this area.
Benefits of a Tablet:
- More portable
Tablets are definitely more portable than the laptops, the size and shape of the tablet makes it possible for you to use it on the go. Â
- Lightweight
Again this makes it a lot easier to carry around. Take a look at the specification of a Macbook Air compared to the iPad 2:
Device | Tablet | Laptop |
Model | iPad 2 | Macbook Air |
Cost | £399 | £999 |
Screen Size | 9.7 inch | 11.6 inch |
Weight | 601 g | 1.08 kg |
The Macbook Air is considered to be one of the lightest laptops on the market. The iPad 2 is almost half its weight and £600 cheaper.
- Convenience
Tablets are portable, light and easy to use. What more can you want...Â
- 67% of consumers said they preferred touchscreens
I’m sure mobile phones have something to do with this as over half of the consumers have said that they prefer touchscreens over a mouse and keyboard.
What’s the most popular tablet?
This won’t surprise anyone but the survey reported that 83% of people would prefer an iPad 2 over any other tablet.
It is also thought that the tablet is going to take a huge share of the E-readers market.
So if you are struggling for Christmas present ideas you may want to keep in mind that the iPad 2 is a very popular choice.
By Luke Stanley
SEO ConsultantÂ