International tablet vendors have launched various low-price models, posing increasing pressure on China-based white-box vendors. As a result, many second- and third-tier China-based white-box vendors are likely to be forced out of the market, supply chain sources have commented.

　　Among international tablet vendors, Samsung Electronics, Asustek Computer and Lenovo have launched 7- to 8-inch low-price models, the sources noted.

　　While international vendors' combined global tablet market share is expected to increase in 2014 and China-based white-box vendors' decrease, some first-tier China-based white-box vendors may see shipment grow because they have the R&D capabilities to launch tablets with performance comparable to models from international competitors and yet at lower prices, the sources indicated.