Does the desktop PC still have a future?

Wait, where's the computer? Behind the mouse! Some of these mini PCs can even be completely hidden by hanging them behind the monitor using a VESA mount. — Photo: Tom Nebe/dpa

MUNICH: When it comes to buying a new computer, the classic desktop PC no longer plays a major role in the considerations of most private users.

"Laptops clearly dominate the market and now account for up to three-quarters of new devices," says IT specialist Sven Schulz. For most people, a portable computer is the most convenient.