Most notebook vendors are still conservative about sales of 2-in-1 notebook/tablet convertible models in 2014 despite the increasing number of 2-in-1 devices.

　　Because most peripherals for 2-in-1 devices such as keyboards are device specific, if the devices see weak sales, peripheral inventories also pile up for the vendors, the sources noted.

　　In 2013, 2-in-1 devices had a less than 10% share in the mobile device market, and most vendors are conservative about demand in 2014 despite Intel's optimistic forecast of 10-fold growth, the sources pointed out.

　　Sources from chassis makers pointed out that they have seen increased 2-in-1 device projects recently, showing that brand vendors are still interested in the market; however, the increase in models may not necessarily turn into growth in shipments.