After seeing photos of various all-in-one computers for sale, I'm almost convinced that these kinds of computers will eventually outsell laptop computers. I could be wrong, of course, so I won't go out on a limb and say I'm totally convinced.
What are All-In-One Computers?
How each one looks and operates is as different as the brand names producing them. Basically an all-in-one computer consists of a desktop-type LCD monitor with the computer attached to it. Everything except the keyboard and mouse is included.
If I were to "scrunch" my computer case into a piece that would fit onto one side of my monitor, or onto the rear of it, I would have an all-in-one computer. The new all-in-one computers use components that would fit into a laptop computer, so it makes sense that the computer part of it would be fairly small. It also does away with the use of an extra power cord and a monitor cable.
What about Laptops?
Let's use some common sense. A lot of people use laptop computers just like they use desktop computers. Even those that go mobile with them plug them into external power sources when the opportunities present themselves. For the less than mobile, the all-in-one computers are attractive choices.
If you consider that an all-in-one computer, including a keyboard and a mouse, can probably fit into a decent-sized briefcase, it looks especially attractive to people who move from office to office frequently.
There are a lot of factors to consider when choosing one type of computer over another and the all-in-one computers have just been presented as another choice.
But would I buy an All-In-One Computer?
Well, my desktop computer still has a lot of life in it. If it dies on me, then I'll have to consider an all-in-one computer as well as another desktop computer as a replacement.
I see drawbacks to all of the all-in-one computers in that the parts aren't interchangeable with other all-in-one computers (from other brands), unlike most of the components contained in desktop computer cases. If I could get one at a reasonable price, however, I would probably buy one.
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Personally I doubt all in one sales will make any real impact on laptops and notebooks just because the new style of desktops are compact and great all rounder performers they are still not a portable option so I am pretty sure laptop and notebook sales are going to be just fine