Portable computers or also known as laptops are starting to out sell the powerful yet inefficient desktops machines. The report says that every year, the market for laptops will grow by 16.1% until 2011 unlike desktops that will only have 3.8% growth rate. Slowly, computer users shows more interests on todays mobile computing machines than their fixed counterparts.
According to the report last year, 2005 was the first time laptops outsell desktops and analysts says that the trend is set to continue.
Laptops Set to Out Sell Desktops
Laptops Set To Out Sell Desktops
Trend Themes
1. Rise of Mobile Computing - The increasing popularity of laptops over desktops indicates a growing trend towards mobile computing.
2. Decline of Desktop Machines - The stagnant growth rate of desktops suggests a decline in their usage and market demand.
3. Shift in Consumer Preference - The shift in consumer interests towards mobile computing machines highlights a change in preference for portable devices.
Industry Implications
1. Computer Manufacturing - Computer manufacturers have an opportunity to focus on producing more lightweight and efficient laptops to meet consumer demand.
2. Software Development - Software developers can tap into the trend of mobile computing by creating applications and programs specifically tailored for laptops and portable devices.
3. E-commerce and Retail - The growing market for laptops presents an opportunity for e-commerce and retail businesses to offer a wide range of portable computer options to consumers.