It is estimated that the sales volume of flat panel will reach 364 million units in 2014

According to Taiwan media reports, NPD DisplaySearch, a market research company, said that it expects global shipments of tablet PCs to reach 364 million units in 2014, more than double the shipments of standard and ultra-thin laptops, and notebook shipments next year. About 177 million units.

In January, NPD DisplaySearch expects tablet shipments to surpass shipments of notebook computers this year; its latest research shows that tablet shipments in various regions of the world, especially in emerging markets, will continue to grow, and before 2017, Shipments of notebook computers will continue to decline. It is estimated that by 2017, shipments of tablet PCs will reach 589 million units, and shipments of standard and ultra-thin laptops will drop to 176 million units.

Richard Shim, senior analyst at NPD DisplaySearch, said: "The hot spots in the PC market are clearly shifting from laptops to tablets. The supply chain shows that laptop makers are curtailing previous notebook production plans while Increase the number of tablets in their respective product portfolios. Screen and finished product suppliers are also increasing the production of other components used in displays and tablets to keep up with market trends."

Tablet PC's growth mainly comes from the rapid penetration of this product in emerging markets, and tablet PCs are replacing laptops as the main source of market growth. The penetration of PCs in emerging markets is not high, and consumers who first purchase computer products often choose laptops. However, tablet computers have the advantages of lower prices, longer battery life, and easier use, and have quickly gained popularity among consumers.

The tablet PC market is also growing rapidly, and there are more and more optional products for potential customers. It is expected that consumers will have more choices in screen size when purchasing a tablet computer. In 2013, it is estimated that the sales of tablet PCs with an 8-inch display will account for 59% of the total sales for the whole year, and this proportion will further increase to 63% by 2015.

The new tablet computer display size will include 8 inches and 7.5 inches, it is expected that manufacturers will focus on middle-income consumers.

Schim said: “Smaller tablets are also important because they will drive the growth of tablet penetration in emerging markets. The reduced display size means that the cost of the whole machine will drop because the display takes up the total of the tablet. One-third of the cost."