Lenovo Legion First Laptop PC to Use Inkjet-Printed Display
The world’s leading PC maker, Lenovo, which is headquartered in Beijing, China, announced a novel new use for inkjet-printing…
The world’s leading PC maker, Lenovo, which is headquartered in Beijing, China, announced a novel new use for inkjet-printing…
“As expected, 2026 will be characterized by market share shifts. The strength of every PC vendor’s supply chain and ability to access core components, such as memory, will be tested.”
While the holiday season typically drives stronger demand, the surge in late 2025 was further amplified by emerging memory shortages that led buyers and brands to secure inventory ahead of anticipated price increases in 2026.
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by Kathleen Wirth · Published October 16, 2025
End of MS Windows 10 support and new AI PCs drive growth.
North American market continues to be affected by U.S. import tariffs shock, and by macroeconomic uncertainties.
“In the second quarter of 2025, enterprise demand outpaced consumer demand, underpinned by Windows 11 migrations and pandemic-era desktop renewals…”
IDC expects commercial demand for PCs to be healthy in 2025 as the Windows 11 migration continues steadily.
U.S. tariffs and associated inflationary pressure and global recessionary risks will negatively impact demand for PCs in 2025.
PC shipments during the fourth quarter of 2024 grew 1.8 percent from the prior year, with global volumes reaching 68.9 million shipments…
Two consecutive quarters of growth, combined with plenty of market hype around AI PCs…”
“Despite China’s struggles, the recovery is expected to continue in 2024 as newer AI PCs hit shelves later this year…”
The downward spiral for PC shipments continued during the third quarter of 2023…
“Consumer demand remains tepid at best as the segment continues to face economic headwinds.”
“Elevated channel and component inventory are once again dragging down the market.
“While inflation is devastating consumer markets, contributing to layoffs at B2C companies, enterprises continue to increase spending on digital-business initiatives…”
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by Kathleen Wirth · Published January 11, 2023
Demand remains a concern, as most users have relatively new PCs and the global economy worsens.
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