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Do you own a tablet? Have you upgraded it recently?

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By Preslav Kateliev

Updated: Jul 19, 2017, 8:55 AM

Tablets used to be the next "big" thing in personal computing. The device that is bigger and more powerful than a smartphone, but not as cumbersome as a laptop. Now, a few years later, phablets ate one side of the tablet niche, while super-light laptops and ultrabooks ate at the other.

So, the tablet market is stagnating. The Apple iPads are pretty much the only slates that one may say "sell well", and the Microsoft Surface Pro family of usper-powered tablets has its share of devout fans. But, in general, these are devices that rarely get upgraded, which is why many manufacturers who are still in the game have pretty wonky refresh cycles for them.

Do you currently own a tablet? And if yes, how old is it?

Have a tablet? How old is it?

Nope

19.49%

I have a brand-new one

14.83%

Mine is a year or two old

23.73%

Have one, more than a couple of years old

33.69%

Mine is ancient. Hey, I think it still powers up!

8.26%

1416 Votes

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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