Until the number of tablet users are at a level of parity (not necessarily equal but close to it) with video game console users, then surveys such as this are useless.
Sure tablet users may spend less time on a video game console, but that finding is ignoring some central points. First, What is the general age demographic of the majority of tablet users? I would guess it is older than the video game console demographic. If it is older, then it is no wonder they don't spend as much time on video game consoles as they do worrying about the mortgage and earning enough to get the kids what they want for Christmas.
Second, what is the educational attainment and income level of the majority of tablet users? I would guess it is a Bachelor's degree or higher and well over the poverty line. With this set, it is natural for them to be spending more time on a tablet because it streamlines both work and entertainment when they don't have time to put the computer to sleep and play a few round of multiplayer on a video game console.
Finally, when do we expect tablet usage to replace smart phone usage? Smart phones to me are just tablets with a smaller screen and lower entry price point. They can basically do everything a tablet can do and place phone calls. I may be wrong on smart phones being equal in utility to a tablet. It may be hard to type office memos and fine tune strategic planning on a smart phone.
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