The basic slate is still a favorite device for casual, lean-back activities and Detachable 2-in-1s have evolved into high performance PC replacements. This capability has become even more important in the COVID era of working/schooling from home. Unfortunately, Detachable 2-in-1 segment growth has not been sufficient to buoy the industry as a whole and moving into the next decade, the Foldable Smartphone segment raises new questions for the viability of the small Slate Tablet. Can large Foldable Tablets and Detachable 2-in-1s maintain newfound tablet growth going forward?
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