HP sells PCs in a new way as it tries to speed upgrades

As the PC upgrade cycle slows down, HP is hoping to revive sales with a new devices-and-services pitch. 

The vendor's device-as-a-service program, announced Thursday, gives companies the option of paying a monthly fee for a combination of PCs, support and services instead of paying for everything up front.

With many businesses waiting five or six years to upgrade PCs, the new plan, which is is similar to the software-as-a-service model, could push users to refresh hardware at a faster pace. It's like renting a PC and paying in installments, but with added benefits. 

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