I don't think we know exactly what's going to happen but it's certainly possible that we could get very sluggish growth over the next year or two and possibly even growth could stall out if it doesn't get underway,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.20

Many in the shipping industry see a sluggish year ahead for Chinese exports, a cornerstone for the nation's economy, despite other indications of growing demand for China's products.

WSJ: What's News

Global sales of personal computers have been sluggish this year as firms and households put off new purchases in the uncertain economic climate.

BBC: Intel cuts its sales forecasts

Into this melange comes Acer's Iconia Tab A200, a tablet whose sole distinction is its Android 4.0.3 OS. With a narrow range of configurations that are too closely priced for the slight storage upgrade offered and a processor that grows more dated and comparatively sluggish as the year progresses, it's difficult to hone in on a bright spot for the bulky slate.

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