6th consecutive fall in PC shipments across the world

The desktop and the notebook PC market is not growing the way it has grown earlier to the successful launch of Tablet computer. Whenever a new microprocessor launched by Intel or a new software launched by Microsoft, there used to be a big jump in the sales of both the desktop as well as notebook computers. That's not the case now in 2013 and also in year 2012. The well-known reason is availability of low-cost less power consuming portable tablet computer. In its latest study, market researcher Gartner has reported the worldwide PC shipments have totaled 80.3 million units in the third quarter of 2013, an 8.6 percent decline from the same period in year 2012. This is the sixth consecutive fall in shipments. The regular user of personal computer now preferring to buy a tablet rather than investing in upgrading PC. And also the new buyers preferring more of a tablet computer than a desktop or notebook computer. The cost and portability looks to be the criteria. Good-quality tablet computers are available in the price of Rs 6500 (US$100) to Rs 13000 (US$200). Whereas a good quality notebook computer costs anything above Rs. 26,000 (US$400). For many users, a computer is required for sending mails surfing net, and editing some personal documents, all this now can be done in a tablet computer and a also in large screen smart phone. But for high end computing require...