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Just how popular are tablets?

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The Telegraph reported that Britain’s rush to buy tablet computers has sparked a surge in sales for Dixons Retail, the owner of Currys and PC World.

The retailer said that UK like-for-like sales rose by 9pc in the six months to the end of October, despite consumers remaining under pressure.

The growth in sales means that Dixons posted underlying pre-tax profits in the first-half of its financial year for the first time in six years.

And that’s how badly UK consumers want their tablet fix. Enough to turn around a company’s fortunes.

Currys and PC World offering same day deliveries

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Need that new phone in 12 hours. Can’t stand waiting for gadget purchases.

Currys or PC World are offering same-day delivery for online orders. UK residents buying small gadgets from either shop before 9:30AM can spend £15 to have the goods reach their door by 10PM that night.

Sunday afternoon deliveries are being offered at similar pricing, and the £5 next-day option now includes all orders made before midnight. Quick fix speedy shipments are initially limited to those in greater London and a handful of other post codes, but the companies promise wider availability in the near future.