I think it is declining as is all software sales not just Poser-Studio. The number of computers (laptop and desktop) sold has been shrinking for several years.

Partly because of the economy. Partly because the computers some of us have, the newest one isn't some giant leap in technology or speed like in the past. And finally people think they can do it all on a tablet (the Cool factor in effect).

That said, I have friends who jumped all over the netbook-tablet products and got rid of their laptops or desktops. Several have come back to real computers because they realized there are certain apps they need that they can't run now and or miss the screen real estate, memory and processor power that a netbook or tablet can't provide. One even stated something like, "I wanted to be Joe Cool with my tablet in meetings at work, but discovered I wasn't getting things done as well, as fast that I could with a laptop and it almost cost me my job."

Yes I carry an iPad when I travel and I travel a lot. Great for watching Movies while flying coach to and from Asia, playing games or checking email and making short replys. Otherwise Poser, C4D, CS4, Solidworks etc, all come along on a laptop or are used by a desktop at home or work.

 

 

Gary

"Those who lose themselves in a passion lose less than those who lose their passion"