Training India Personal computer industry is benefiting from the Tamilnadu government deal

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India personal computer shipments to grow 17 p.c. in year 2012 personal computer industry is benefiting from the Tamil nadu government deal, wherein it aims to give away laptops to the students of Tamil nadu -aided  colleges and highs schools for student training to full fill the pre - election pledge. India personal computer shipments are expected to reach 12.5 million units in year 2012, a 17 per cent increase from last year, according to the latest forecast by information technology research and advisory firm Garner, Inc usa. Personal computer industry is benefiting from the Tamil Nadu state government deal, wherein the government aims to give away laptops to the students of state - aided School and college and high schools for student training, to full fill the pre - election pledge made by the chief minister of Tamil Nadu state. This will add approximately 920,000 personal computer units to total shipments in year 2012 and will be a major contributor for an estimated double-digit growth. 


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Without considering this particular deal personal computer market is expected to grow 8.4 per cent in year 2012. “High inflation, increased cost of living and smart mobile phone penetration are forcing consumers to extend the life of their smart computing devices,” said Mr.Vishal Tripathi, principal research analyst at Gartner. “Consumers are not very enthusiastic about investing in new and advanced features and form factors which comes at a premium price. The new form factor Ultrabook has its advantage in terms of looks, style, light weight and battery life,” Mr.Vishal Tripathi added.

However, Mr.Vishal Tripathi continued, at the current laptop price point it is not going to be a persuasive device for consumers in the Indian computer market, which are primarily driven by price points more than technology innovations. “It remains to be seen whether Windows 8 and Ultrabook will create the compelling offering that will get the early adopter of devices excited about personal computer again. Media tablets might see higher adoption as compared to year 2011, but they are not going to have any major impact on the personal computer as they are still the second or third devices for consumers,” he pointed out. According to the Gartner analyst, commercial spending in the large enterprises may remain stable for some time, but with uncertainty in the global economy it might soften in the months to come. “Consumers were waiting for the annual budget with the hope of some cuts in  personal computer  prices, but with the increase in excise duty, the cost of personal computer  will go up. This will result in some slack in consumer demand in the months to come, “Mr.Vishal Tripathi concluded.

Source: CIOL World