HP leads Tablet PC market in the Middle East and Africa

HP's award-winning Tablet PC TC1000 stunned the market capturing 61% of the pie. Lagging behind was the next competitor at 33.6% market share. The Tablet PC TC1000's unique swivel-convertible design has landed it star status on a worldwide and EMEA level. EMEA figures for tablet PCs show a 67% market share for HP, with closest competitor following at 16%.

Christoph Schell, the general manager of the Personal Systems Group of HP Middle East said, " HP's Tablet PC sales in the region have surpassed our expectations since its launch into the market 6 months ago. We have enjoyed enormous success across the region, primarily in the health and retail sectors."

Weighing a mere 3pounds, the HP Compaq Tablet PC TC1000 is the lightest, most cost-effective in its class offering the greatest flexibility and unprecedented mobility with 5 hours of battery life and 90 minutes of productivity per pound of carrying weight. HP's Tablet PC is the only one that comes with a detachable keyboard giving it the true tablet style productivity. It has a perfect blend of 'convertible' and 'slate' design options, which allows users flexibility and versatility of application.