Just as a rising tide lifts all boats, the success of one tech device can radically increase demand for others just like it. Take a look at tablets and set-top boxes, neither of which are new, but they are riding the wave of popularity along with the iPad and Google TV. Likewise, Microsoft is turning to mobile for a comeback with a revamped platform to replace its Windows Mobile offering (which comScore's most recent figures pegged at a 10% market share). Samsung, a major player in the smartphone and personal electronics markets, is ready to compete with the iPad. The Galaxy Tab is an Android-based tablet powered by a 1.0 GHz ARM processor, the same chip used in several of the company's smartphones (it also has front and rear cameras, 16GB or 32GB of onboard storage, and Wi-Fi, 3G, and Bluetooth capabilities).
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