Analysts said the lowest iPad sales in the fourth quarter was 11.73 million units

January 16 news, according to foreign media reports, a number of analysts estimated the iPad sales in the fourth quarter of 2011, ranging from 11.73 million to 19.47 million units.

Among the 42 analysts, analyst Hendi Susanto of American investment company Gabelli & Co forecasted a minimum of 11.73 million units, and Apple's Finance Committee's Alexis Cabot had the highest forecast of 19.47 million units.

The consensus of the 42 analysts was less than 14 million units, which means that iPad sales in the quarter increased by 90% year-on-year. Based on this calculation, iPad sales have reached 52.5 million units since 2010.

Wall Street analysts' average is estimated at 13.5 million units, and independent analysts' estimates are at 14.8 million units, which is less than 10%.

Apple will announce its fourth-quarter earnings report for 2011 after it closes on January 24th. Whoever's estimate data will be closest to the report.