Tablet sales in the 7- to 8-inch segment expected to drop nearly 15% in 2014

Tablet sales in the 7- to 8-inch segment expected to drop nearly 15% in 2014: About 56% of tablet vendors' sales are expected to come from 7- to 8-inch units in 2014, down from about 70% in 2013, due to increased competition from large-size smartphones and expected sales of larger-size tablets, according to market observers.