Proof Positive Tablet Computing Won't Go Away

The poll, at a site in the UK - where the iPad arrived late - suggests that small businesses should be thinking about how to reach customers using tablets, and how they can use tablets themselves.

"A combined 43.2 percent of the 1,128 respondents to a PC Advisor poll have reported that they either plan to buy a tablet PC, or own one already.

Asked simply 'Do you plan to buy a tablet PC?', 28.9 percent answered yes.

'From what I have seen I will buy one when the price drops,' commented forum member Noldi. 'A lot easier to use than a lap top/note book when travelling.'"