Whether you prefer the iPad, Galaxy Tab or Kindle Fire, the tablet market has become a big part of the mobile computing landscape. In fact, studies show that 42% of American adults currently own tablets, and sales reflect it.

Market intelligence firm IDC released two forecasts on Thursday: one for tablets and one for PCs, which suggest tablets will outsell PCs by next year. Although the tablet market's growth rate is slowing, PC sales are declining even more.

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The following chart, created by Statista, depicts how tablets have fared in the past, and what we can expect in the coming years.