Whether Android and ChromeOS are merged or Android scales up to the desktop, I hope Google makes a big play for the desktop within the next 1-2 years.
1. Microsoft support for Windows XP ends in about a year leaving a huge chunk of their users orphaned.
2. PC sales are flatlining... there's a sense among users that performance is getting to be "good enough"
3. Apple isn't really even trying to compete in countries that aren't somewhat well to do.
4. The ARM Cortex-A15 will help bring those ARM mini-pc sticks and net tops up to task for desktop work.
1. Microsoft support for Windows XP ends in about a year leaving a huge chunk of their users orphaned. 2. PC sales are flatlining... there's a sense among users that performance is getting to be "good enough" 3. Apple isn't really even trying to compete in countries that aren't somewhat well to do. 4. The ARM Cortex-A15 will help bring those ARM mini-pc sticks and net tops up to task for desktop work.