• Total tablet market includes slate tablets plus detachable tablets. References to "tablets" in this release include both slate tablets and detachable devices.
• "Convertibles" refers to convertible notebooks, which are notebook PCs that have keyboards that can either flip, spin, or twist, but unlike detachable tablets, convertible notebook keyboards are hardwired to the display.
• Data is preliminary and subject to change.
• Company shipments are branded device shipments and exclude OEM sales for all companies.
• The "Company" represents the current parent company (or holding company) for all brands owned and operated as subsidiary.

In addition to the table above, a graphic showing worldwide market share for the top 5 tablet companies over the previous five quarters is by viewing this press release on IDC.com.

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