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Why some manufacturers are ordering more computers even with consumer demand weak

by Justin Ho
Feb 27, 2023
Global PC shipments fell more than 16% in 2022, but manufacturers are ordering more electronics to satisfy demand from businesses.
The transition to remote work for many during the pandemic put more wear and tear on employer-owned computers.
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Computer prices are down, along with demand, data shows

by Samantha Fields
Oct 11, 2022
Shipments of PCs are down nearly 20%, as businesses try to clear existing inventory.
Earlier in the pandemic, there was a spike in demand for PCs.
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Tablets square off with PC's

by Molly Wood
Apr 12, 2013
Forget Europe's weak economy and Windows 8, something else has got PC sales down: Tablets.
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A rise in PC sales for the first quarter

by Daryl Paranada
Apr 14, 2010
Personal computer sales globally are up sharply in the first quarter. Research firm Gartner said worldwide PC shipments rose by 27.4 percent in the...
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