Tablet Frenzy Clears Stocks

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LONDON–More than three million tablet computers have been sold in over the Christmas period, leaving hundreds of shops out of stock.

Retailers including Dixons, Argos and Aldi launched new models in the run-up to Christmas to challenge the Apple iPad, Kindle, Google Nexus and Tesco’s Hudl.

For example, several Argos stores had sold out on Friday of the 16 GB Kindle Fire HD tablet priced at pounds sterling 119.99. The same tablet was back in stock yesterday at pounds sterling 139.99.

Some shoppers, such as Lisa Adlington in Liverpool, tweeted in frustration. She wrote from her account @clapyourhandss: Why is the Kindle Paper White sold out everywhere on Speke Retail Park?’

A spokesman for Dixons said: The iPad Air is in high demand and selling rapidly, but we do still have stock.’

Ivan Castilho
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Ivan Castilho is an entrepreneur and long-time Apple user since 2007, with a background in management and marketing. He holds a degree in Management and Marketing and multiple MBAs in Digital Marketing and Strategic Management. With a natural passion for music, art, graphic design, and interface design, Ivan combines business expertise with a creative mindset. Passionate about technology and innovation, he enjoys writing about disruptive trends and consumer tech, particularly within the Apple ecosystem.