+10.5% PC units in 2006 but ... Posted on 19/09/2006 at 10:55 by Marc
According to the Gartner institute, the number of computer sold in 2006 will be of 234 million or +10.5%. Sales will however drop by 2.5% to $198 billion. The average price of a computer will consequently reduce to $845 from $935. The Gartner instituted hasn't however specified whether if it is a global price reduction or if it is only du to the growth of computer sales in emerging countries.
We remind you that IDC announced 12.6% sales increase during the first quarter 2006.