DigiTimes: Amid indications that Apple is ramping up production, market research firm iSuppli has increased its forecast for iPads shipped in 2010 from 7.1 million units to 12.9 million units. In addition, the firm believes Apple will ship 36.5 million iPads in 2011 and 50.4 million in 2012.
"The iPad is shaping up to be the 'Tickle Me Elmo' of the 2010 holiday season, with product demand expected to vastly exceed available supply," said iSuppli's Rhoda Alexander. "iSuppli believes that the only limitation on iPad sales now is production, and not demand."