Home PCs

Here, assemblers rule the roost. Compaq is the most preferred brand, like last year. But HP climbed up two spots to replace Wipro at number two. IBM remaining last, and Wipro has dropped out of the club.

Unlike in Office PCs, all branded players have seen their UPI reducing, which is cause for concern. Is it that while users are moving towards brands in their offices, they are moving in the opposite direction when it comes to homes? Only time will tell.