The data displays global shipment figures for tablets, laptops and desktop PCs from 2010 to 2017 and also offers a forecast for 2018 and 2022. In 2022, around 137.9 million tablets were expected to ship worldwide.
Global shipments of tablets, laptops and desktop PC’s – additional information
A laptop refers to a portable personal computer, which is suitable for mobile use, also known as a notebook computer. Research by Credit Suisse suggests that notebook shipments are decreasing steadily. Global revenue generated by laptops has been dropping since its peak in 2010, with one possible explanation being the falling average price of notebooks.
