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PC Sales Bounce Back after Slow Start in 2009

Posted 06/26/09 at 09:15:17 AM  by Paul Lilly

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Just a few days ago, iSuppli said worldwide PC shipments had declined in Q1 by the "largest historic rate" since the firm has been tracking the market. But after a rocky start, the PC market could be headed for a rebound by the end of the year, says market research analyst firm Gartner.

According to Gartner, the market is on pace to ship 274 million PCs worldwide by the end of 2009. That's still a 6 percent drop compared to last year's shipments of 292 million, but better than Gartner expected, who previously predicted a 9.2 percent decline.

Going forward, Gartner says shipments will pull an about-face in 2010 and predicts a 10.3 percent growth rate. However, the firm also warned that Windows 7, available today in pre-order form at a reduced rate, isn't likely to prove a game changer for PC sales.

"Unless Microsoft mounts a major marketing campaign in support of Windows 7, we think consumers will simply adopt the new operating system as they would normally buy new PCs and/or replace old ones," Gartner Research Director George Shiffler said in a statement.

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avatarI agree with the initial commenter

Submitted by Kromaethius on Fri, 06/26/2009 - 10:17am

     I have been beta testing Win 7 RC1 for a couple of months now on three different machines, x64 flavor and I can't say enough good things about it. Though, Vista x62 in which I have had no problem with to really report as far as stability goes. I know for most people, why upgrade?

     Personally, I will get Win 7's final release next month. But for the masses, sure get more bang for the buck and get a new machine when the time comes, makes reasonable sense. If you're personally happy with Vista, stick with it until then. Besides, there's no rush.

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avatarWindows 7 Home Premium for $50, or Pro for $100

Submitted by u217946 on Fri, 06/26/2009 - 9:37am

The online retailers participating in Microsoft's pre-order Win 7 disc sale starting at midnight Eastern tonight are:
• Amazon
• Best Buy
• Costco
• Fry's Electronics
• Office Depot
• Office Max
• Sam's Club
• Staples
• Tiger Direct
• Walmart
• NewEgg
• Nebraska Furniture Mart (What the?)

In Canada, you can hit:
• Staples
• Future Shop
• Best Buy
• London Drugs
• Amazon
• The Source

And in Japan, the pre-order is available at:
• Yodobashi Camera
• Amazon
• Yamada Denki
• Bic Camera
• and "all small partners" (whatever that means)

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avatarI am happy with Vista

Submitted by chrisld85 on Fri, 06/26/2009 - 8:42am

I am happy with Vista right now...it's still in mainstram support untill April 2012.I will upgrade later on only when I will have to,Also I won't go with a new os at first it needs to mature a bit and aleast get a service pack.

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