According to the estimations of some analysts, the cheapest version iPad cost Apple $260, if we do not consider expenditures for software and advertisement.
According to the forecasts of IMS research, in 2010 apple company can engage up 51% of market for plane-table computers, 24% will fall to the share of devices under control of operating system google android. The cost of the latter can begin from $200. Moreover, the supporters of this platform can save, also, during the acquisition of compatible applications. The total market capacity for plane-table computers in this year can reach $3,6 billion.
Still 10% of market for the plane-table computers will come in the share of devices under control Windows 7, and remained 15% will engage plane-table computers with the operating systems linux class . According to the forecasts of IMS research, to 2012 halves of all sold plane-table computers will be realized through connection operators.
Other experts, prevent about the high vulnerability of plane-table computers like apple iPad. Large screen, orientation to the mobile use, the increased in comparison with the cell phone overall sizes and mass - all these factors will provoke mechanical damages and drops. According to the estimations of specialists, up to 5-10% of computers iPad will fail yearly as a result of mechanical damages.