Gartner experts analyzing the results of the second quarter could not comment on the negative impact of tablets and smartphones on the sale of traditional PC form factors. Compared with the first quarter this year, sales of PCs fell by 0.1%.
IHS iSuppliExperts believes that this year sales of desktop computers will increase by only 0.2% (from 132 to 132.3 million pieces). At the same time sales of computers such as all-in-one will grow from 13.7 to 16.4 million units - by as much as 20%. Prior to 2016 the sales of all in one PC will increase by an average of 13% per year.
The output of Windows 8 operating system will contribute to the rising popularity of all in one PC , many will be equipped with touch screens. Formally, all in one PC are not used only in desktop applications, but also in the wall. Some systems of this class are equipped with TV tuner that lets you turn your computer into an entertainment center. In fact, many TVs have access to the network, and differ little from primitive computers.