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"Amazon's Kindle Fire has taken 54.4% of the Android tablet market, leaving the number two in the category \u2014 Samsung Galaxy Tab \u2014 in the dust, according to comScore.\nThe Kindle Fire, introduced in November, nearly doubled its share over the last two months, comScore reports. Meanwhile, Galaxy Tab, which had a 23.8% share in December, is now down to 15.4%. \nMotorola Xoom, the number three in the category, commanded 11.8% of the market in December and has now dropped to 7%, according to the report.\nOne notable omission: Barnes &amp; Noble's Nook. ComScore says it considers the Nook an e-reader rather than a tablet. Here's the full list:\n\n\n\n\nThough Apple's iPad still has the lead in the tablet category, a recent study by IDC shows that Android-based tablets, led by Kindle Fire, are catching up. Apple had 61.5% of the global market in the third quarter of 2011, but that share fell to to 54.7% in Q4 2011, largely because of the success of Kindle Fire. \nIDC estimates that Amazon moved 4.7 million units in Q4. Compare that to 15.4 million units for Apple's iPad.\nIn Apple's latest fiscal Q2 filing, the company disclosed that it sold 11.8 million iPads. Amazon does not break out sales for its Kindle products. However, the company on Wednesday reported a 34% jump in revenues for its first quarter. Amazon Kindle is the best-selling item on Amazon's site, according to the company, \n\n\nTop 10 Kindle Fire Cases \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Proporta Leather Pouch\r\n\n\nMade from the \"finest quality alternative to leather,\" Proporta's pouch provides stylish protection without the guilt. \nCost: $26.95\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. LightWedge Verso Artist Series - Typewriter By Molly Rausch\n\n\nAvailable in green and pink, this cool case makes a retro reference.\nCost: $39.99\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Belkin Verve Tab Folio\n\n\nSimple and classy, yet contemporary, thanks to the bold hue, Belkin's Verve Tab Folio is a serious case contender.\nCost: $29.99\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Marware C.E.O. Hybrid\n\n\nThis case transforms into a stand and offers an interior hand strap.\nCost: $44.99\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. Pad &amp; Quill Fire Keeper\r\n\n\nHandmade in Minneapolis with traditional bindery techniques, Pad &amp; Quill's case can be personalized with different colored paper lining.\nCost: From $59.99\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. M-Edge Pop Sleeve\n\n\nAvailable in many shades, M-Edge is a classic gadget sleeve case.\nCost: $29.99\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. Incipio underGROUND Felt Sleeve Case\r\n\n\nWith its suede lining and charcoal felt exterior, Incipio's case offers something a little different.\nCost: $19.99\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. SleeWay Studio Natural Waxed Leather Sleeve\r\n\n\nGo handmade with this simple and elegant leather sleeve from Etsy.\nCost: $39\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. CaseCrown Ace Flip Case\n\n\nThe functional Ace Flip Case doubles as a stand.\nCost: $30.95\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10. Case Logic Sleeve\n\n\nFinally, as a budget option, we're fans of Case Logic's neoprene sleeve. Its outer pocket offers extra storage while your Fire remains snug inside.\nCost: $17.99\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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