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PC Review: August 2012
Aug 2012   Doc # 236393   Update  

Printed Page Length: 9 pages
Number of Tables: 1
Number of Figures: 4

By: Linn Huang, Bob O'Donnell, Tom Mainelli, David Daoud, Rajani Singh

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Abstract 

This IDC update presents findings from IDC's U.S. PC Market Top 10 Update: 2Q12 (forthcoming) as well as analysis of major industry activities that occurred in the month of July. In July, Apple's earnings call revealed that, while the iPad and the iPhone are still experiencing robust growth, the company failed to meet Wall Street expectations, partially attributed to slowing sales of Macs. Also occurring in July, Lenovo and EMC announced a partnership that would leverage the former's strong position in high-growth regions (including China) and the latter's expertise in server and networked storage technologies. IDC's analyses of both events are provided in subsequent sections. The highlights of this update are:

  • U.S. Market Struggles with Sluggish Consumer Spending
  • IDC Releases Second-Quarter Market Share Rankings
  • Apple Boasts Strong But Unspectacular Second-Quarter Performance
  • Lenovo and EMC Announce Partnership
  • Best Buy Founder Bids on Best Buy
  • New Product Announcements: Another Ultrabook Refresh
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