According to technology research firm Gartner, the iPad will account for 73 percent of worldwide tablet sales of 63.6 million units this year and will remain the top - selling device over the next few years. (phys.org)
Research firm IDC reported a 13.7 percent year - over-year drop in worldwide tablet sales in the fourth quarter, with 65.9 million units shipped. (phys.org)
Even by the most conservative of estimates, the iPad will make up the lion's share of worldwide tablet sales for the next three to four years. (mashable.com)