Laptop computer sales have started to level off over the past few years due to stiff competition in the form of tablets and other mobile devices. Manufacturers like Dell have been focused on reducing costs and improving production processes for their laptops in order to maintain profitability. Laptop computers are most likely in which stage of the product life cycle?
A) decline
B) discontinuous
C) knockoff
D) maturity
E) equity

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Laptop computers are in the maturity stage of the product life cycle, indicated by leveling off sales due to market saturation and competition from alternative products, leading manufacturers to focus on cost reduction and process improvements to sustain profitability.

Laptop Computer Sales Have Started to Level Off Over the Past