Desktop Pcs:the Ebbing Honor Of The Computer Industry

By Andrew Johnson

Are Desktop PCs really becoming that obsolete? They seem to be. For a long time we saw them in homes everywhere. There were even multiple desktops. Each family member had one. Well, now they seem to have been replaced by the more portable laptops and net books.

The idea of being stuck at the desktop in order to get work done annoys people now. They want to be take their workhome with them, or anywhere they need to go. It gives new meaning to the phrase "old ball and chain".

In the home, however, it's still a common sight to see desktops in the home office or study. The question is, are they actually being used? This is the point. Some households designate desktops for business and and homework. This means that instant messengers and chats are generally forbidden unless they are needed for some reason related to the work at hand.

Game systems like the PlayStation 3, Xbox, and Nintendo Wii are taking over the job of entertainment. Families enjoy the graphics and sound of these systems over the computers. They feel more engrossed in the game. Portable systems are also more desirable for the traveling game lover. It hasn't been too common to see anyone play games on the computer.

Games for the computer are enjoying a great revival. The Sims, and other games like it are bringing the idea of sitting at the computer and relaxing back to the forefront. Game players who indulge in computer games are chained to the desktop because the use of a touch pad is too hard with most games. Real mousing devices are needed.

Perhaps the most common place you will see anything that resembles a commonly used desktop is in your local stores. They are still using desktops to keep track of the stockroom, order items for their customers, and keep track of purchases. This is good news for the desktop! Other places that still use desktops include libraries and hospitals.

Desktop PCs appear to be on their way out. However, businesses still rely on them to help keep things going. In a retail business, it is often not practical to use traveling laptops or net books. You do not move as much. Using a desktop computer is great for distraction free work. Putting it in a room that is without a TV or radio will insure plenty of productivity. - 30432

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