<p>2-in-1 devices, which work as both a PC and tablet, are expected to find more consumer preference in 2014 as prices fall and more people opt for them.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"In 2013, we saw a lot of OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) coming out with 2-in-1 devices, which could be used both as a PC and tablet. They called it swivel, hybrids and some other names too," Sandeep Aurora, Director, Marketing and Market Development, Intel South Asia, told PTI.<br /><br />People chose these devices as it was easy to carry and yet allowed people to continue working, just like they would work on their desktops, on the go, he added.<br /><br />"This year, we expect prices to come down a little, which would drive the adoption further," Aurora said.<br /><br />He added the prices could come down to sub-Rs 30,000 as more OEMs launch their products.Currently, 2-in-1s cost Rs 34,000 and above.<br /><br />Talking about the roadmap for 2014, Aurora said the focus for the company is clearly on tablets.<br /><br />"We will have processors for both tabs and smartphones but the focus is more towards tablets. 2-in-1s¸Ö˜Ì¸ÖAlso, going forward all our OEM partners will be manufacturing devices based on Baytrail (Intel's new architecture)," he said.<br /><br />Asus has come out with their first Baytrail powered device, while Acer is launching their Baytrail powered tablet today.<br /><br />"With the introduction of 'Bay Trail' powered devices also, we expect 2-in-1 devices to hit low price points, Aurora said.<br /><br />The Baytrail processors will also power a variety of affordable laptops, desktop PCs and all-in-ones. <br /></p>
<p>2-in-1 devices, which work as both a PC and tablet, are expected to find more consumer preference in 2014 as prices fall and more people opt for them.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"In 2013, we saw a lot of OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) coming out with 2-in-1 devices, which could be used both as a PC and tablet. They called it swivel, hybrids and some other names too," Sandeep Aurora, Director, Marketing and Market Development, Intel South Asia, told PTI.<br /><br />People chose these devices as it was easy to carry and yet allowed people to continue working, just like they would work on their desktops, on the go, he added.<br /><br />"This year, we expect prices to come down a little, which would drive the adoption further," Aurora said.<br /><br />He added the prices could come down to sub-Rs 30,000 as more OEMs launch their products.Currently, 2-in-1s cost Rs 34,000 and above.<br /><br />Talking about the roadmap for 2014, Aurora said the focus for the company is clearly on tablets.<br /><br />"We will have processors for both tabs and smartphones but the focus is more towards tablets. 2-in-1s¸Ö˜Ì¸ÖAlso, going forward all our OEM partners will be manufacturing devices based on Baytrail (Intel's new architecture)," he said.<br /><br />Asus has come out with their first Baytrail powered device, while Acer is launching their Baytrail powered tablet today.<br /><br />"With the introduction of 'Bay Trail' powered devices also, we expect 2-in-1 devices to hit low price points, Aurora said.<br /><br />The Baytrail processors will also power a variety of affordable laptops, desktop PCs and all-in-ones. <br /></p>