The debut of the iPad promises significant opportunities well beyond just Apple. The iPad promises to energize the emerging tablet PC segment, creating a potential semiconductor opportunity of over US$4.1 billion in 2014, reports In-Stat. Other component vendors will capitalize on the new opportunity for batteries and displays, as well.

Recent research by In-Stat found the following:

• The potential unit Total Available Market (TAM) for Tablets is about 50 million in 2014.
• Based on device Bill of Material (BoM) estimates, initial pricing of mainstream tablets should be in the $400–$500 range. 
• Thus far, only Apple and ICD have indicated carrier strategies, and only Apple offers an entire solution that includes content and applications. 
• Positioned between smartphones and PCs, tablets are attracting the interest of consumer electronics (CE) and computing OEMs.