Will tablets split into two classes?

[pm]

I saw this article on Forbes this afternoon:
http://blogs.forbes.com/elizabethwoyke/2011/01/13/will-tablets-split-into-two-classes/

Despite the flood of recent announcements it’s still early days for the tablet industry. Trends are already forming, however, and RBC Capital Markets has spotted an interesting one: a growing divide between 7-inch and 10-inch tablets.

The current generation of tablets generally falls into one of these categories. Apple’s iPad, for instance, has a 10-inch screen while Samsung’s Galaxy Tab measure 7 inches (diagonally). A number of other companies, including Research In Motion, Cisco and Dell are preparing to launch 7-inch tablets. LG, Motorola and Toshiba, meanwhile, are in the 10-inch camp, at least for now.

They go on to say that 7" tablets seem to trend towards havign 3G+WiFi integrated and being carried by telecom carriers while 10" tablets are trending towards WiFi-only and thus would likely be sold at stores like Best Buy.

It's an interesting prediction.

 

[zerocool84]

It'd be great to have the choice for 10" and 7". Gives us all more options in this still growing segment. Some people want smaller screens for a smaller overall device or want the largest experience they can get. This is going to be a great year coming for tablets.

 

[postmortemIA]

there will be 3rd class, people that have replaced old smart phones that are out of contract but still work fine on wifi. and they won't be used as phones.

 

[corkyg]

I can see two classes - Apple followed by all the rest.

 

[ChAoTiCpInOy]

I can see two classes - Apple followed by all the rest.

this.

 

[Pliablemoose]

I can see two classes - Apple followed by all the rest.

LOL