There could be as many tablets under the Christmas tree as there are decorations hanging off it, if industry forecasts are to be believed. Apple’s iPad mini, the Kindle Fire HD and the Google Nexus 7 are all jostling for consumers’ affections, with sales of tablets set to reach record highs. “We tend to see about a 200% increase in December on iPads,” said a spokesman for eBuyer. “With the release this year of the iPad mini we’re projecting more of the same.”