November 5, 2007

PCs Losing Their Relevance In Japan

by Piers Fawkes

In an article that reminds us of the Three Region Theory For Mobile Phones, AP suggests that the computer’s role in Japanese homes is diminishing, replaced by gadgets like smart phones that act like pocket-size computers; advanced Internet-connected game consoles; and digital video recorders with terabytes of memory.

Japan’s PC market is already shrinking, leading analysts to wonder whether Japan will become the first major market to see a decline in personal computer use some 25 years after it revolutionized household electronics — and whether this could be the picture of things to come in other countries.

It’s clear why consumers are shunning PCs. Millions download music directly to their mobiles, and many more use their handsets for online shopping and to play games. Digital cameras connect directly to printers and high-definition TVs for viewing photos, bypassing PCs altogether. Movies now download straight to TVs.It’s clear why consumers are shunning PCs.

Millions download music directly to their mobiles, and many more use their handsets for online shopping and to play games. Digital cameras connect directly to printers and high-definition TVs for viewing photos, bypassing PCs altogether. Movies now download straight to TVs.

AP

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4 Responses to “PCs Losing Their Relevance In Japan”

  1. bertrand
    Posted from: 62.47.149.113

    November 6th, 2007 at 5:01 am

    I think that’s a big sign for “social networkers”….we arewaiting for you on our mobile phone.
    And now with the google mobile platform, we can imagine it will come soon.
    http://visionoftheworld-bertrand.blogspot.com/2007/10/social-networking-primed-to-go-mobile.html

  2. ELMANCO / Stefano Ricci
    Posted from: 87.23.191.68

    November 6th, 2007 at 1:52 pm

    Sure, this is the future.

  3. Vlad Stan
    Posted from: 86.121.202.248

    November 18th, 2007 at 5:04 pm

    As you can see, it’s already present. So the future of social network is twitter?

  4. everycritic
    Posted from: 4.159.23.159

    March 4th, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    I take it these people never have to write a term paper, format a resume or manage their personal finances? Surprise! PCs were used for years for reasons *other* than the Internet. I question the validity if the conclusion this article jumps to. I’m not convinced the world will be forever enraptured with staring at a 3-inch screen.

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