Tag archive: PC Tracker

Growth in the personal computer market proved to be strong in the final quarter of 2007, according to new figures from market analysis firms Gartner and IDC. Although the companies use slightly different methods to quantify sales—and come up with somewhat different numbers—both agree growth was well in the double-digit range, with Gartner calculating a 13.4 percent increase for the quarter, and IDC finding 15.5 percent growth.… Read More

Market analysis firm IDC reports that worldwide PC shipments increased by 12.5 percent during the second quarter of 2007, with the Asia Pacific region (sans Japan) leading the way with a brisk 20 percent increase in sales volume compared to the second quarter of 2006. The United States market also say a respectable 7.2 percent growth in sales, and the overall sales increases seem to be benefiting every computer maker…except, that is,… Read More

A new market research report from IDC forecasts that laptop and notebook computers will account for half off all PCs worldwide by the year 2011. IDC forecasts that overall computer unit sales will continue to increase, with sales of desktop systems continuing to grow through at least 2011. However, laptop and notebook sales will grow faster, with a compound annual growth rate forecast at 16.1 percent, compared to just 3.8 percent growth for… Read More

Total shipments rose 10.9% year on year in the first quarter to 46.1 million, roughly 1% above forecast. Continued growth in EMEA and in portable PCs were the primary drivers. “First quarter results demonstrate that demand remains healthy going into the new year,” said Loren Loverde, director of IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker. “Although the market is expected to slow later this year, demand for portables, system… Read More

“The updated forecast from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker lowers the growth in global PC shipments for 2005 from 10.1 percent to 9.7 percent. The good news, according to IDC, is that demand islikely to shift into later years and the growth forecast remains above 8 percent through the end of 2009. Total shipments are expected to reach 195.4 million in 2005 with total shipment value growingby 5.3 percent to $209 billion.… Read More

While growth in worldwide consumer PC shipments slipped to less than 8% in the third quarter of 2004 from a peak of over 25% a year ago, growth in commercial shipments of 15.9% was down only onepercent from a four and one half year high of 16.9% in the first half of 2004, and was up from 13.5% a year ago. Commercial growth is expected to slow in 2005 as the recent recovery matures, butshould remain at a relatively robust 11.3% vs. projected… Read More

From IDC's press release: Strong demand in Europe as well as better than expected results in Canada and Latin America boosted shipments to 39.7 million, roughly 1-2% ahead of forecast. Aggressive prices continue to fuel both consumer and commercial replacements, particularly for desktop systems. While portable growth remains strong, demand shifted toward desktops during the second quarter. “Demand in Europe, supported by the… Read More

SanDisk Corporation Monday introduced the world's first 6-in-1 PC Card Adapter, giving notebook computer users the largest number of card formats for moving files to and from flash memory devicessuch as digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. The announcement was made at the Digital Experience media conference in New York. The new adapter offers easy, plug-and-play compatibility with no software needed, and works with six… Read More

HP slightly edged out Dell for the most PC shipments in Q4 2003, but Dell held on to the top spot for the year-end totals. From IDC's press release: Competition in the PC market remained fierce during the fourth quarter of 2003 as notebook adoption continued and consumers reacted to falling prices. Worldwide PC shipments were in line with forecasts, growing 15.2% year-on-year to 44.6 million units, according to IDC's Worldwide… Read More

IDC's updated forecast projects that strong demand from the consumer segment, aggressive pricing, and rapid portable adoption will continue to drive worldwide PC growth in the fourth quarter of 2003and into 2004. Strong third quarter results and projected growth of 15.3% in the fourth quarter are expected to boost annual growth of worldwide PC shipments to 11.4%, an increase from prior growthprojections of 8.4% according to IDC's… Read More