Tech Update

One aspect of the Ultrabook computer that many of the technology’s supporters are unlikely to highlight is the device's limited on-board storage compared to traditional PCs. This is a necessity given the form factor's slight frame, but fortunately, it is one challenge that is easily overcome.
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After a strong holiday season last year, tablet computer sales are expected to drop 30.6 percent in the first quarter of 2012, according to figures from DigiTimes Research.
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According to a study from media marketing solutions provider Zmags, the majority of retailers have not taken steps to address the rise of the tablet computer as a favored online shopping tool.
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One part of the tablet computer fanbase that's growing particularly rapidly is children. According to a study from market analysis firm Nielsen, nearly three-fourths of children who come from tablet-owning households have first-hand experience with the device.
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Many IT departments have made up their minds that tablets can benefit their company's mobile workforce by providing robust computing power in a portable form factor. What technology professionals may not be so sure about is which device is right for their organization.
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Supply chain sources close to Google state that the release of the latest version of the Android mobile operating system, believed to be internally nicknamed Jelly Bean, could debut as early as this summer.
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Chipmaker Intel has reportedly started informing its partners that its much-anticipated Ivy Bridge platform will not see mass production until this June -- a decision that could delay the next crop of Ultrabook computers.
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The popularity of tablet computers has been unquestioned during the past several years, as consumers continue to push the market upward every time a new device is released.
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New research from NPD In-Stat reveals that tablet computers continue to carve out a niche as viable tools for enterprise use. According to the firm's report, the devices are now used for any number of business tasks.
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The mobile technology industry has been undergoing rapid change in recent years, with new devices introduced seemingly every other week and market leaders constantly shuffling their positions.
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