Laptops driving strong PC sales growth--IDC
By Lawrence Casiraya
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 17:52:00 07/22/2008
Filed Under: Technology (general), Hardware, Computing & Information Technology
MANILA, Philippines -- Total PCs shipped in the first quarter reached 280,000 units due to strong consumer demand especially for laptops, according to IDC.
PC shipment grew 30 percent year-on-year and about 15 percent higher than IDC's initial forecast, according to a copy of IDC's Quarterly PC tracker obtained by INQUIRER.net.
IDC noted strongest growth in the notebook market, with the entry of more affordable models and small form-factor laptops like the Asus eePC.
Overall, Acer and HP are neck-and-neck for the top spot, each accounting for 37-percent share of total units shipped in Q1. Acer grew its shipment by more than double year-on-year; likewise, IDC noted strong growth for HP, Lenovo and Taiwanese brand Neo.
IDC says Acer is the number one notebook vendor while ASUS surged to second place past Lenovo and Dell largely due to the uptake of the eePC.
Competitively priced models helped to sustain strong momentum in the consumer notebook market from the previous quarter. More affordable installment plans for laptops also boosted sales, IDC said.
IDC also noted growth in the commercial desktop segment due to high-volume demand from industries like call center/BPO, finance and manufacturing.
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