PC prices will stay low this year, Intel says

Capable, lightweight laptops are available these days for less than $200, and those prices are likely to stick around or even fall slightly this year, Intel says.PC shipments are expected stabilize this year, and average prices for desktops and laptops may decline a little, said Brian Krzanich, Intel’s CEO, during a conference call Thursday to discuss the company’s earnings.Thin-and-light laptops are delivering more bang for the buck than in previous years, and well-built, fully functiona