Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), Intel Corporation (INTC): Will the PC Ever Be Great Again?

A shot in the arm
For the time being, the PC isn’t going to compete on price against the tablet, but it may begin to show the world that a major overhaul to becoming more mobile is underway, which could translate into improved reception down the road. Looking longer term, it largely depends on how the PC industry can offer compelling alternatives to tablets for the right price. Since there’s so much riding on PC makers to get it right, I think it’s just a matter of time for it to happen, and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) Haswell seems to be the first step for PC makers to one-up the tablet industry.

When the dust settles, there’s likely a high utility for an 11-inch hybrid Ultrabook since it offers the convenience of the tablet and the productivity of the PC in one device. It’s entirely possible that such a device has the potential to threaten the 10-inch tablet’s existence. Perhaps it’s the 7-inch tablet and the 11-inch hybrid that go on to become the future face of mobile computing.

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Fool contributor Steve Heller owns shares of Apple and Intel. The Motley Fool recommends Apple and Intel. The Motley Fool owns shares of Apple, Intel, and Microsoft.

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