Computer Sales Pick up Steam | hybiz tv
In a world that increasingly working from home, the demand for a laptop or tablets is now all the more apparent. As the lockdown eased and the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad went into an unlock mode, there is a mad rush as computer markets like Chenoy Trade Center or CTC as its popularly known.
Located in the ever busy and chaotic Park lane in Secunderabad, CTC sells from the proverbial chip to a super computer, and is a place where computer buffs come to look for stuff which they don’t get elsewhere. As the markets unlocked, hundreds of customers flocked, mainly families to locate bargains.
Among the top of list to buy are web cameras, headphones, tablets and laptops in the city, largely fuelled by parents of children who will have to attend online classes as schools reopen, with teachers switching on to online mode.
Many shop owners say that they had no revenue for over two months, and the sight of crowds streaming in is giving them hopes of good days ahead. The main complaint that shop owners have is that the supply chain has been choked due to imports from China coming to a complete standstill.
The common demand is a tablet for around Rs 10,000 so that children can log into their online classes. Then comes web camera, which can be connected up to a desktop so that they ensure better clarity than an in-built camera. Many of the buyers are first time purchasers and they want to buy the cheapest laptop or tablet they can find. Many are opting for a basic laptop at around 20,000, shopkeepers at CTC said.
There is also a huge demand for cartridge refills, now that most people are on a work from home mode.
Laptop repair shops are seeing huge crowds as many people who had problems have started trooping in to get them fixed. Even gaming systems, graphic cards are also seeing a steady uptick.
As weekend approaches, shopkeepers at CTC are expecting huge crowds to turn up.
