PC sales being eaten away by iPad sales

iPad sales are making an impact on PC sales, now commands 20% of computer shipments

By: Anthony Garreffa | Business, Financial & Legal News | Posted: Feb 7, 2013 5:31 am

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We all know that tablets are selling like hot cakes, as the need for a traditional desktop PC begins to fade. According to Canalys' latest data, PC market share for desktops and laptops is being eaten away by Apple's iPad and Mac range.

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If we combine both the iPad and Mac systems, they ship 27 million units - or 20.1% of the 134 million computers that were shipped during Q4 2012. This is the first time that Apple has reached over 20%. HP have taken over second place ahead of Lenovo, where HP shipped 15 million PCs to take 11% of the market. Samsung walked up into fifth place with 11.7 million PCs shipped, and a nice 9% share.

NEWS SOURCES:Engadget.com