Smaller than a laptop yet larger than a smartphone, tablets are gaining popularity among Hong Kong consumers--particularly for playing video games, reading e-books and watching television or movies. But despite the gains being made by tablets, PCs still hold dominance as the preferred device in Hong Kong for banking, e-mail and Web browsing, while mobile phones are preferred for music, navigation and Bluetooth applications.

The Hong Kong Productivity Council revealed a recent survey that showed 90 percent of smartphone users accept apps because they provide useful information, as well as discount coupons and other freebies.