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PCs and Consoles

Advances in PCs, laptops and consoles enabling new functionalities and faster computing, transforming media and gaming consumption

Definition

Next-generation personal computers, laptops and consoles incorporating processing power, memory, storage and other advancements

Outlook

Sustained releases of updated PCs and gaming consoles enhancing user productivity and experience
Continued market dominance of large established industry players
Decreased market share of PC and laptops as smartphones, tablets and mobile phones become increasingly sophisticated

Implications

Enabling new and enhanced user applications and experiences for businesses and consumers
Expanding realm-of-the-possible about what users can do with computing devices

How will PC and console advancements change how people communicate, engage with media, and consume products and services?

PROOF POINTS

Global Device Shipments by Type

Gartner forecasts flat growth for global device market, expecting shipments to reach 2.3 billion units in 2020, with largest share from mobile devices

February 1, 2019 0 0

Top Companies in Global Traditional PC Shipments

Global traditional PC shipments reached 67.4 million in 2018 Q3, led by Lenovo and HP, according to IDC

January 28, 2019 0 0

Device Used by U.S. Adults to Consume Online Content

Smartphones named by Adobe as most used device by U.S. adults to consume online content in 2017

January 15, 2019 0 0

U.S. Retail Sales of Consumer Technologies

CTA projects sales of consumer technologies to reach $351 billion in 2018 from $295 billion in 2013, a rise of 3.5% per year

May 15, 2018 0 0

U.S. Consumer Electronics Recycled by Manufacturers

CTA reports consumer electronics recycled by manufacturers in U.S. grew 18% annually between 2009 and 2016, averaging more than 600 million pounds over last four years

May 11, 2018 0 0