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PC Shipments Rise 2.3% as HP Recaptures Lead In U.S. And Acer Moves Ahead Of Dell Worldwide, According to IDC

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — October 14, 2009 — Global PC shipments rose 2.3% year on year in the third quarter of 2009 (3Q09). The increase is an important continuation of recovery from year-on-year declines of 6.8% in the first quarter and 2.4% in the second quarter of this year. Seeing market growth ahead of the launch of Microsoft’s Windows 7 bodes very well for the fourth quarter and next year. All regions except Japan either met or surpassed expectations. Portable PCs continue to account for the majority of volume and growth, with Mini Notebooks are still making a substantial contribution.

“Despite the ongoing mix of gloom and caution on the economic front, the PC market continues to rebound quickly,” said Loren Loverde, program director for IDC’s Tracker Program. ”The competitive landscape, the transition to portables, new and low-power designs, growth in retail and consumer segments, and the impact of falling prices are all reflected in the gains by HP and Acer, as well as overall market growth.”

“The continued strength of both the U.S. and worldwide PC business in the face of difficult economic environments underscores the value that both consumer and corporate buyers place on PCs,” according to Bob O’Donnell, vice president, Clients and Displays at IDC. “With the forthcoming launch of Windows 7 and expected commercial refresh beginning in 2010, the prospects for future PC market growth are very solid.”

Regional Outlook

Vendor Highlights

Top 5 Vendors, Worldwide PC Shipments, Third Quarter 2009 (Preliminary)

(Units Shipments are in thousands)

Rank

   

Vendor

 

3Q09
Shipments

 

Market
Share

 

3Q08
Shipments

 

Market
Share

 

3Q09/3Q08
Growth

             
1 HP 15,789 20.2% 14,441 18.9% 9.3%
2 Acer 10,956 14.0% 8,720 11.4% 25.6%
3 Dell 9,950 12.7% 10,863 14.2% -8.4%
4 Lenovo 6,987 8.9% 5,910 7.7% 18.2%
5 Toshiba 4,036 5.2% 3,777 4.9% 6.9%
 
Others 30,382 38.9% 32,643 42.8% -6.9%
 
All Vendors 78,100 100.0% 76,354 100.0% 2.3%

Source: IDC Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker, October 14, 2009

Top 5 Vendors, United States PC Shipments, Third Quarter 2009 (Preliminary)

(Units Shipments are in thousands)

Rank     Vendor   3Q09
Shipments
  Market
Share
  3Q08
Shipments
  Market
Share
  3Q09/3Q08
Growth
             
1 HP 4,467 25.5% 4,327 25.3% 3.2%
2 Dell 4,374 25.0% 5,049 29.5% -13.4%
3 Acer 1,946 11.1% 1,312 7.7% 48.3%
4 Apple 1,640 9.4% 1,467 8.6% 11.8%
5 Toshiba 1,426 8.1% 1,038 6.1% 37.4%
 
Others 3,661 20.9% 3,897 22.8% -6.1%
 
All Vendors 17,515 100.0% 17,089 100.0% 2.5%

Source: IDC Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker, October 14, 2009

Table Notes:

Some IDC estimates prior to financial earnings reports.

Shipments include shipments to distribution channels or end users.

PCs include Desktop and Portable PCs (including Mini Notebooks)

PCs do not include x86 Servers or handhelds. Data for all vendors are reported for calendar periods.

IDC's Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker gathers PC market data in more than 80 countries by vendor, form factor, brand, processor brand and speed, sales channel and user segment. The research includes historical and forecast trend analysis as well as price band and installed base data.

For more information, or to subscribe to the research, please contact Kathy Nagamine at 650-350-6423 or Email Contact.

About IDC

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Bob O’Donnell, 650-350-6482
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