As netbooks did to full-spec portables two years ago , tablet purchases are prompting pc owners to defer replacing old equipment .
就像2年前上网本令普通笔记本电脑遭受重创那样,购买平板电脑,促使个人电脑所有者推迟更换旧设备。
Intel corp. 's crusade to redefine the personal computer is entering a crucial phase , as a new breed of sleek skinny portables jostle with tablet-style devices and smartphones for consumer attention .