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Edward wonders if HP 's decision to leave the PC market will provide the opportunity for a bargain

Now that HP has decided to exit the PC business, which retailers we should look to pick up bargain-priced HP stock? What happens to inventory usually when you leave tech companies have a market?
Edward

Hewlett-Packard has exited the PC business, but only the cell phone and media companies Tablet hardware. In Britain, there was a knock TouchPad shares through Currys, PC World and Dixons.co.uk. The 16GB version went for £ 89 (down from £ 349.99) and the 32GB model for ? 115 (down from £ 429.99). These prices reflect the fact that it is not isn 't very much software for the TouchPad' s WebOS operating system, and it 's clear whether other applications are started. Even if one breaks touchpad or its battery under warranty, it could be repaired?

Leaving the PC business could easily HP 12-18 months, if it happens again. HP 's Personal Systems Group has annual sales of $ 40.7bn (£ 24.8) and must work contracts for the production of millions of HP and Compaq computers have. HP is now appropriate to examine whether PSG to rotate as a separate company, or try to sell all or part of the business to someone else. One way or PSG is expected to continue trading as normal. Buyers can choose a lower value to HP 's products, but there's not much chance of a touchpad-style Clearout.

Even if PSG has to dispose of a few million PCs at reduced prices, this might not have a big impact. Most of HP's PCs have well-known Intel or AMD processors and standard screens and hard drives. They also run Microsoft Windows 7 and will run Windows 8, which is intended to require fewer resources. (Windows 8 will also appear on less powerful ARM processors so it will need to be efficient.)

Are HP 's "overstock" non-orphans. You will carry millions of Windows programs, they will work with all major websites, and they will be repaired by independent service companies. The buyers are still expected to take these laptops for three or four years, or longer, so they will most likely 't won at fire-sale prices.

In addition, HP is a tier-one brand. He may drop its prices slightly and shift the problem on the supply of second-tier and no-name notebooks that sell primarily on price.

Acer, the giant Taiwanese PC vendor, has discovered a problem with unsold stock, have to "stored abnormalities in terms of channel inventory in carriers 'warehouses and in the demands from the channels in Spain," and takes a $ 150 m write-off. Several other companies also have unsold goods, because according to Gartner, the UK sales fell by 15% of PCs this year 's in the second quarter to 2.462 million units. It 'sa good time to start looking for bargains, but you may not see significant reductions until just after Christmas, when Intel releases new chips.

Sometimes suppliers want to shift a load of PCs quickly, either because they 're settling a particular model or because they are bringing out a new series. But they 't want to inform them of their usual outlets (Currys, PC World, etc.) to sell because that upset everyone' would usually don \ s idea of ??orderly pricing. These are good candidates for off-sites, or they can be sold as a 'supermarket specials ".

Over the years, I 've seen the best deals in a variety of places such as Aldi, Morrisons, Argos and Staples. These are not places I look 'd in the rule for a new PC.

Of course buying a laptop, this is really a special offer means that you won 't much choice of specification or brand will receive.

There are many websites where you can hunt for bargain laptop, including Amazon.co.uk, Laptop Direct, Save on laptops, Laptopshop.co.uk, ebuyer.com, Misco and Tesco Direct. Compare prices to ensure that the savings are real and, as usual, caveat emptor.

Many online stores sell "open box" products that customers are sent back to the original, maybe because it 'his mind \ changed "means. There are also "Grade B" products, which can can be as cosmetic damage such as small scratches on a new PC. Finally, some sites selling refurbished laptops that may have been used extensively. The Laptop Centre, Student Computer and Portable Universe have a lot of refurbished laptops, as well as many other sites.

Dell Outlet sells returned and refurbished Dell PCs, while Apple sells UK Apple Certified Refurbished equipment.

As new laptops cost £ 1,500 to £ 2,000, there was much incentive for bargain hunting or buying refurbished PCs. £ 250 or a decent laptop for £ 350 - - Now that you can get a netbook for £ 200 £ 500, the potential savings are much smaller. If you save ? 100, that 's only £ 25 per year for four years, or 50p per week. If it means buying a laptop, you 'll hate rather than one you' d like it might not be such a good deal.