They have been saying that for 5 years. Tablets have had a revival the last 2 years. When i got a tablet 4 years ago, there was almost no choice. Things have improved in terms of choice, but still not back to the peak.

Depends what you use it for.

I need a laptop and a tablet. so have both, as tablets have their limitations.

The way the kids use them, they are not going anywhere in the next 20 years.