PC Sales Slump Over Economic Crisis

nandemoari writes "The damage isn't just limited to the United States. Shipments of PCs in Europe, the Mid-East, and Africa dipped to records posted around the turn of the century. It was even worse in Asia, which according to Gartner, posted its worst growth rate ever — just 1.8 per cent. Within the industry, desktops took the hardest hit, as was expected. Sales of non-portable computers were down about 16 per cent as consumers opted instead for the rising 'netbook' and similar hybrids. That fact alone is troubling for PC makers, given that $300-$500 netbooks offer a far lower profit margin than more expensive and more powerful laptops and desktops."

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Newsflash

[daveschroeder]

* Sales Slump Over Economic Crisis

* = Insert nearly anything here

Re:What's the BFD?

[LordNimon]

If the population grew faster than 1.8%, then this is actually a decline. It's no different than if the inflation rate is 3%, but your salary grew just 1% -- you're technically making less money this year, even if your paycheck has a larger number on it.