Global tablet sales freeze up, survey shows

CAT'S MEOW: The global market for tablet computers went into hibernation in early 2014, ending a long run of sizzling growth, a survey showed Thursday.

NEW YORK: The global market for tablet computers went into hibernation in early 2014, ending a long run of sizzling growth, a survey showed Thursday. 

The IDC report said sales of tablets including newly introduced convertible PCs totaled 50.4 million units in the first quarter of 2014.