Thursday, January 13, 2011

“PC sales rise but don't meet forecasts in 2010; tablets, waning 'netbook' interest blamed” plus 3 more

“PC sales rise but don't meet forecasts in 2010; tablets, waning 'netbook' interest blamed” plus 3 more


PC sales rise but don't meet forecasts in 2010; tablets, waning 'netbook' interest blamed

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 06:43 PM PST

SAN FRANCISCO - The story of the personal computer industry in the second half of 2010 could well be called "The Tale of the Tablet."

PC sales growth slows in fourth quarter: Gartner

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 04:10 PM PST

Worldwide personal computer sales grew just over three percent in the fourth quarter, less than forecast, as new tablets such as Apple's iPad and game consoles took a bite out of the market, research firm Gartner said Wednesday.

PC shipment growth lackluster in Q4

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 03:56 PM PST

Global personal computer shipments crept up only slightly in the fourth quarter, a pair of industry trackers said on Wednesday, hurt by weak consumer holiday demand and competition from Apple's iPad tablet.

2010 PC growth sees slowdown, tablet cannibalization

Posted: 12 Jan 2011 03:53 PM PST

Despite growth during the fourth quarter, research firms IDC and Gartner say that tablets and other consumer electronics can be blamed for a slowdown in PC purchases overall.

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