Indicators of the financial report for the third quarter, Intel reflect slowing notebook market, due to the growing consumer interest in smartphones and tablets. Given the fact that the company Apple, Microsoft and Google will soon release a new tablet models, Taiwanese representatives of the supply chain are confident that demand for laptops may not perk up until the first quarter of next year.

According to reports, on October 23, Apple will release a tablet iPad Mini with a screen size of 7.85 inches, which will cost 250 euros. It is assumed that the tablets Microsoft Surface RT will be launched simultaneously with the new version of Windows, that is, on October 26. Prices of these devices with a screen size of 10.6 inches, start at $ 499. As for the new tablet, Google Nexus, the exact date of its release is unknown, but the known price of the device running Android – $ 99.

According to some industry representatives, seasonal rise in demand will be held this year under the banner of the tablets. In other words, it is prepared for the role these devices the best gifts for Christmas and New Year.