Desktop personal computers gave engineers the power to create custom test-and-measurement applications. Laptop computers gave engineers the ability to create smaller and more portable data acquisition (DAQ) systems. Are tablet computers the natural evolution of this trend?While the penetration of tablets still lags that of traditional PCs, their growth rate has been phenomenal. According to Pew Research, 57% of adults own a desktop computer and 56% of adults own a laptop computer. However, tablet ownership climbed from 8% in May 2011 to 19% in January 2012.
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