Proof Point
Global PC shipments estimated by Gartner to remain at 261 million units by 2020, with share of traditional PCs continuing steady decline
Global Personal Computer Shipments by Category
2017 – 2020F (million shipments and percentage)
Proof Point Findings
- Traditional PC vs Ultramobile – Traditional computers include desktops and notebooks while premium ultramobiles or higher-end computers are light-weight tablets or convertibles with full-scale data processing
- Personal Computer Market – Worldwide PC shipments expected to stay at 261 million by 2020F, according to Gartner
- Device Mix – PC purchases forecasted to continue shift toward ultramobile devices, increasing share from 22% in 2017 to 31% by 2020
- Key Growth Factors – Include increasing connectivity, proliferation of other computing alternatives, and accelerating adoption of premium devices
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Information Technology
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Date Last Updated |
January 16, 2019
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