Global Personal Computers (PCs) Industry

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Global Personal Computers (PCs) Industry

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The global outlook series on the Personal Computers (PCs) Industry provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. Illustrated with 22 fact-rich market data tables, the report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry, and highlights latest trends and demand drivers. Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include United States , Canada Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Taiwan) Africa and Middle East (Kuwait, Saudi Arabia). The report offers a compilation of recent mergers, acquisitions, and strategic corporate developments. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 427 companies worldwide.

1. OVERVIEW 1Personal Computers - A Rudimentary Overview 1Never Ending Saga of Technology Developments Continues 1Factors Influencing PC Adoption and Future Market Prospects 2Market Analysis 2Table 1: World Market for Personal Computers by GeographicRegion - United States, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific(including Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World MarketsIndependently Analyzed with Annual Shipments in '000 Unitsfor Years 2010 through 2015 3

Table 2: World 5-Year Perspective for Personal Computers by

Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Shipments

for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (Including Japan), Latin

America, and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2011 & 2015 4

Table 3: World Market for Personal Computers by ProductSegment - Desktop PCs, Notebook PCs and PC Servers MarketsIndependently Analyzed with Annual Shipments in '000 Unitsfor Years 2010 through 2015 5

Table 4: World 5-Year Perspective for Personal Computers by

Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Shipments for

Desktop PCs, Notebook PCs and PC Server Markets for the Years

2011 & 2015 6

Home Networking - Scaling New Heights 6

Table 5: PC Penetration in Global Market (2010): Breakdown

of Number of PCs in Use Per 1000 People for the years 2008,

2010 & 2014 7

Internet-Driven Applications Drive PC Adoption 7

Mobile Computers Replacing Desktop PCs 7

Growing Popularity of Mobile Computing Devices 7

Laptop & Notebook Computers: The Harbinger of Revenues 8

Wireless Connectivity and Lower Prices Continue to Boost

Notebook PC Sales 8

Falling Prices and Consumer Trends Continues to Drive

Notebook PC Sales 8

Key Statistics 9

Table 6: Global Notebook PC Market (2011): Percentage Share

Breakdown of Shipment Volume by Region 9

Table 7: Global Notebook PC Market (2011): PercentageMarket Share Breakdown by Product Type 9

Table 8: Global Mini-Notebook PC Market (2011): Percentage

Share Breakdown of Volume Sales by End-Use Segment 10

Tablet PCs - The Latest Fad 10

iPads Lead the Way 10

Table 9: Global Tablet PC Market (2010 & 2012): Percentage

Market Share Breakdown by Product 10

Low-Cost Desktop PCs Gain Considerable Demand in Developing

Markets 11

Short Product Life Cycles Mar Manufacturer Revenue 11

Price Wars Also Dent Manufacturer Profit Margins 11

Survival Strategies for Key Players 11

Small Businesses Go Hi-Tech, Presents Considerable Market

Opportunities for Channel Players 12

PC Manufacturers Offering Solutions for Frequent Component

Changes 12

Technological Trends 12

Thin Computing - A Perfect Substitute to Bulky Desktops 12

Smart Cards: Ensuring Data Integrity and Security 13

Competitive Scenario 13

Consolidation on the Rise 13

Hewlett-Packard Consolidates No. 1 Position in the Worldwide

PC Market 13

Table 10: Leading PC Vendors Worldwide (2010) - Percentage

Breakdown by Unit Shipments for Hewlett-Packard, Dell,

Lenovo, Acer, Toshiba, and Others 14

Original Design Manufacturers (ODM) 14

PC Vendors Foray into Services Market 14

PC Giants - Enhancing Customer Services to Counter Low Prices 14

Network and Desktop Outsourcing Services Market 15

Pricing and Distribution 15

Direct Selling - Most Preferred Mode of PC Distribution 15

Internet - More a Supplement Than a Substitute Channel 15

Large Scale Consolidation of Distribution Networks 15

Built-To-Order (BTO) Manufacturing 16

Dell Computer Pioneers BTO 16

Single Vendor Outsourcing & Centralized Purchasing - Order

of the Day 16

Chip Technology Spurs PC Development Over the Years 17

The Intel Family of Processors 17

Intel Pentium 4 Processor 17

Intel Pentium III Xeon Processor 17

Intel Celeron Processors 17

Mobile Celeron 17

Market for PC Processors Grows 17

Environmental Issues 18

e-Waste Recycling 18

Fujitsu - Setting Standards with Eco- Friendly PCs 18

2. PRODUCT LAUNCHES 20

3. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 96

A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 99

1. UNITED STATES 99

Market Scenario 99

Table 11: US Market for Personal Computers (2011) -

Percentage Share Breakdown of Annual Shipments by Category -

Desktop PCs and Portable PCs 99

Table 12: PC Penetration in US Market Breakdown of Number ofPCs in Use Per 1000 People Years 2008, 2010 & 2014 99Consumer Demographics 100Online Vs Physical Shopping 100Notebook PCs Rule the Market 100New Portable Computing Models Challenge Notebooks 100PC Market - Saturation Prompts Innovations 100Slimmer, Smaller PCs Rule the Roost 101Personal Computers: Hazardous to Health 101Competitive Scenario 101Table 13: US PC Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown ofUnit Shipments by Leading Vendors 102

2. CANADA 103

Market Scenario 103

Canadian PC Industry: Influenced by American Companies 103

Market Snippets 103

Portable Computers Call the Shots 103

Pricing - A Crucial Factor 103

NetPCs - Primary Benefactor 104

Online Services 104

End-User Profile 104

Corporate End-Users 104

SOHO (Small Office-Home Office) End-Users 104

Household/Consumer End-Users 105

Distribution Practices 105

3. EUROPE 106Overview 106Table 14: European 5-Year Perspective for Personal Computersby Geographic Region - Percentage Share Breakdown of UnitShipments for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia andRest of Europe Markets Years 2011 & 2015 107

Table 15: European 5-Year Perspective for Personal Computers

by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain,

Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with

Annual Shipments in '000 Units for Years 2011 and 2015 108

Competitive Scenario 108

Table 16: Western European PC Market (Q1-2011): Percentage

Share Breakdown of Unit Shipments 108

3a. FRANCE 109Overview 109Table 17: French Market for Personal Computers (2011):Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume Shipments by ProductCategory 109Growing Penetration of Windows-NT 109Distribution Channels 109

3b. GERMANY 110

Market Overview 110

Distribution Channel 110

Table 18: Personal Computers Market in Germany (2010):

Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Retail Channel -

Specialist Multiples, Independent Specialists, Hypermarkets,

Discount Stores, and Others 110

3c. RUSSIA 110Market Scenario 110

3d. SPAIN 111

Market Scenario 111

3e. UNITED KINGDOM 111Market Scenario 111Competitive Scenario 111Table 19: UK PC Market (Q1-2011): Percentage Share Breakdownof Unit Shipments by Company 111

3f. REST OF EUROPE 112

Bulgaria 112

Personal Computers Market 112

Denmark 112

Overview 112

Market Barriers for New Entrants 112

Hungary 112

Personal Computers Market 112

Poland 113

Distribution Activities 113

Distributors' Classification 113

Sweden 113

Seventh Highest Per Capita Rate of Computers 113

Competition 113

End-User Analysis 114

Consumer Demographics 114

The Netherlands 114

Personal Computers Market 114

Imports - Meeting Demand in a Big Way 114

4. ASIA-PACIFIC 115Market Scenario 115Outlook 115Table 20: Asia-Pacific Market for Personal Computers byGeographic Region -Japan, China, India and Rest ofAsia-Pacific Markets Independently Analyzed with AnnualShipments in '000 Units for Years 2010 through 2015 116

Table 21: Asia-Pacific 5-Year Perspective for Personal

Computers by Geographic Region - Percentage Share Breakdown

of Unit Shipments for Japan, China, India and Rest of

Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2011and 2015 117

Asian Players Aiming to Lure US Customers 117

4a. AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 118Overview 118

4b. JAPAN 119

Market Scenario 119

Personal Computer Industry: An Overview 119

Emerging Threat from Other Computing Models 119

Competitive Scenario 119

Peripheral & Software Bundling - An Effective Sales Strategy 120

Distribution and Pricing 120

Dedicated PC Shops - Most Favored Sales Outlets 120

4c. CHINA 121An Overview 121Reforms in Distribution Channels 121Domestic Vendors to Make a Mark 121Price Wars Drive PC Sales in China 121End-User Analysis 122

4d. INDIA 123

Overview 123

Table 22: Indian PC Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown

of Unit Shipments by Type 123

Notebook Market: Set to Grow 123

Competition 124

4e. INDONESIA 124Personal Computers Market 124Domestic Production 124

4f. SOUTH KOREA 125

Overview 125

4g. TAIWAN 125Overview 125High Shipment Volumes Do Not Necessarily Imply Higher Profits 125

5. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA 126

5a. KUWAIT 126US Companies Dominate PC Market 126