Will the Desktop PC Live Forever?

Posted by Soulskill on Tuesday October 9, 2012 @07:56AM from the there-can-be-only-one dept.

concealment points out a rebuttal from PCWorld of the increasingly common claims that we live in a post-PC world. "It's an intriguing proposition, but don't count on mobile devices killing off your desktop PC any time soon. While mobile gear is certainly convenient when you're trying to conduct business on the go, it's nowhere near as convenient as a desktop when you're trying to complete serious work in an office environment. Sure, your phone, tablet or even laptop might conveniently fit in your pocket or backpack, but all these devices are fraught with compromises, whether it's computing power, screen size, or, well, a really expensive price tag."

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Yes by Anonymous Coward · 2012-10-09 07:57 · Score: 5, Funny

That is all.
Will the Desktop PC Live Forever? by Dan+East · 2012-10-09 08:01 · Score: 5, Funny

I don't see how. Typically, a fan or the PSU goes out first, and given enough time the HDD begins to fail.

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Yes, in zombie form. by tpstigers · 2012-10-09 08:05 · Score: 3, Funny

And they will all be using Internet Explorer 6.
Re:The newest and greatest by Anonymous Coward · 2012-10-09 08:38 · Score: 3, Funny

Digital video cameras killed film video camera's what?
Re:No, but it will be around for quite some time. by santax · 2012-10-09 08:46 · Score: 3, Funny

No last thing I want is to get my thoughts spelled out on a screen when my secretary is bending over to reach for my pen/calculator/notebook/mobile, that I accidentally dropped. In front of her. For the 5th time. That hour.