Nurturing a fledgling market

LPH · #1 (**permalink**) 04-21-2004, 07:15 PM

While first- and second-generation Tablet PCs were geared toward vertical-specific applications, third-generation products are offering new form factors that have huge growth potential in horizontal markets. "As products become available that have the performance of a notebook with tablet functionality — at a price point that is reasonable — users will be willing to take a look," he says. Several hardware manufacturers are now offering hybrid or convertible models that combine traditional notebooks with Tablet PC technology to appeal to the average user.

It's a good time for resellers to get into this market, he says, as more SMBs and enterprises look to refresh their technology. And it's also a way for VARs to differentiate themselves. "It's something the Dells of the world don't have," he says

Title: Nurturing a fledgling market

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