HP quits PC market within 18 months

Washington (reporter Jia Zhangshan) The global computer market is facing a major shock: HP is ready to spin off or sell the PC business, and it is still the world's first computer manufacturer.　　People can't help asking: who beat HP? Hewlett-Packard, the world's largest personal computer maker, recently announced a stunning strategic transition plan, including a "total or partial spin-off" of the PC business, and would give up its fledgling tablet and smartphone business.　　Under the plan, touchpad tablets and branded smartphones began to be discontinued in October this year, with the idea of splitting or selling the PC business within 12-18 months, meaning that by the end of next year people might not be in the market to see HP's computers. The news is absolutely shocking news for the global computer industry, as HP is still the world's largest computer maker.　　Statistics from IDC show that HP's computers shipped more than 64 million units last year, with a market share of 18.5%. Are smartphones and tablets eroding the market share of traditional desktops and laptops that no one needs? A user commented: "Two types, when you lie in bed, want to surf the internet, see the film, no doubt the ipad is the best choice, usually work, or notebook good." "Yesterday, reporters in the Zhongguancun store, in the sale of computers and mobile phone stores, nearly 80% are in the sale of Apple's iphone 4 phone or ipad 2 tablet computer, someone told the shop staff, these products are used for gifts."