The Los Angeles Times is reporting that more than 80 tablet computers were shown off or launched at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show this week.
I have written here for some years about coming disruption to print and that the key to this occurring is hardware based. What has been on show in Las Vegas over the last few days shows that we are closer than ever to a replacement for paper for many reading experiences.
Check out this video report on the CES by Wired magazine:
This disruption is an opportunity for newsagents. We can either embrace and ride the wave of change or we can stand still and wonder what happened after we have been dumped.
Mark are you saying we should be selling tablets?
June if we could easily get them for a reasonable margin and a competitive retail price yes. I have tried but have been unsuccessful.
We might see easier access to tablets through pre-paid mobile phone suppliers over the next 1-2 years. No doubt the telcos will be pushing them from every angle.