High technology: the trend is an increase in sales growth

The tendencies of the development of information technologies are all the time directed to one side - increasing sales growth and expanding markets. So, IDC analysts increased this year's forecast of tablet sales by approximately 20 million units. It is unknown where such hidden reserves will come from! But if you take into account that in 2013 the Apple iPad tablet market will grow because of devices with a screen diagonal of 8 inches, this is a very real figure.

For those who are interested in trends in the development of information technology, we will quote the figure of 172.4 million - the number of tablet computers in 2013. And this, most likely, is not the limit. The figure should increase to 190.9 million devices per year. In information technology, the trend is, above all, growth. The above figures indicate that from 2013 to 2016, the expected average annual increase in tablet shipments will be 11%, that is 350 million tablets at the end of 2017.

As it turned out, tablets with a screen of 7-8 inches - the most convenient for consumers in solving everyday problems. Devices that have a large display diagonal are much less popular. Naturally, this will determine the trend. This will cause strong competition in this segment. Chinese "nouveem" is three to four times cheaper than branded tablets, and rivalry will gradually smoothen this difference.

In addition, for Apple iPad the trend is also creativity. Today iPods always have an unusual design, and their external appeal is undeniable. But not only. Here special attention is paid to protection against external damage. Cases are a good solution to this problem. These accessories open up new trends in fashion. They are made of different materials and always stylish, creative because of non-standard variations. They will please everyone by their appearance, and they will protect an expensive device.

Cases are almost weightless, which is a big plus. They will not postpone the pocket. Apple has always striven for creativity. This is one of the main principles of its work. The cover can be ordered for a specific model, given the size of its device.

As for other players in the mobile device market, here it is necessary to pay attention to Google Android. Behind it, the share remains at the level of 48.8%.

In 2012, iOS held at 51%, the current year for it threatens to fall to 46%.

So in the future, both these mobile OS will go almost level with Apple. Yet the latter has slightly better prospects.

Microsoft analysts predict not very big popularity of Windows RT. Its share in the market is expected to be no higher than 3%. However, recently Windows 8 will grow - 1% (2012) to 7.4% (2017). According to experts, Microsoft should focus on one direction and pull it to the maximum.

As for the market of devices for reading, in 2011 it was sold 26.4 million e-books. This was the peak of supplies. Last year, the figure fell to 18.2, and in 2013 and 2014 electronic books will be sold better. Still, from 2015, we should expect a reduction in this market segment and, in the end, its complete disappearance.

Are these forecasts reliable? Time will tell. After all, in the high-tech world, the trend is something that often changes. But one thing is certain: manufacturers of mobile gadgets will bring us many more surprises. We will hope that they will all be pleasant.