Do you think that the post-PC era has started?

Tablets marked the beginning of post-PC era. The Hewlett-Packard (HP) decision to stop the division of personal computers not only confirms this, according to IT&C analysts interviewed by AFP.

American giant Hewlett-Packard announced it is considering the possibility to waive the production of personal computers, after sales dropped 17% in May-July 2011. HP shares fell on Friday by 20% after the announcement by company officials.

HP's general manager, Leo Apotheker said that the tablets effect is real, consumers and alter how they use PCs.

HP also plans to abandon the battle at the smartphones and tablets market, AP and Time magazine. HP failed to impose on a market dominated by Apple, even if investments in software or operating tablets were significant. TouchPad Tablet was launched last month.

Sarah Rotman Epps, an analyst at Forrester Research, believes the PC will not disappear, but their importance will decrease in favor of informatics services.