Lenovo, Hewlett-Packard, Toshiba, Acer and Asustek Computer reportedly are launching Android notebooks, at least in part because Windows 8 machines have disappointing sales. Given the displacement of PC sales by tablets, one almost wonders why.
By 2017, total tablet shipments will hit nearly 353 million, compared to 382 million PCs. Still, volumes will continue to shift in the direction of tablets and smart phones. Given Android's huge installed base and the likelihood that Android and Chrome sooner or later will be unified, the PC vendors are hedging their bets.
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