How many tablets launched at CES this year?

Let me give you a clue; lots (full list: http://www.shawndubravac.com/2011/01/2011ces-tablets/). So, sooner or later, Apple will get some competition and their market share will shrink, but will they care? No, I don't think so - I suspect they're focussed on quality, user experience and margin rather than market share and they've got the volumes to drive down their costs and invest heavily in new processes and technologies.

This gives them a serious advantage and even if we ignore all the other things they have in their favour (like first-mover advantage, the halo effect from other iOS devices and a fantastically strong brand) it's got to make them a firm favourite for tablet supplier of the year 2011, and that's before we see what iPad 2 has to offer. Could be an interesting year.