Gartner slightly raises its PC forecast based on stronger mobile PC sales.Worldwide PC shipments are forecast to total 202.1 million units in 2005, a 10.2 percent increase from 2004, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a preliminary forecast by Gartner (Gartner, Inc., Stamford, CT, www.gartner.com) The largest information technology consulting firm that specializes in research and analysis. Founded in 1979 by Gideon Gartner, it has grown through acquisitions, including Dataquest in 1995 and Techrepublic in 2000. , Inc. Gartner analysts previously projected worldwide PC shipments would increase 9.9 percent. Worldwide mobile PC shipments are expected to grow 26.5 percent in 2005, while deskbased units are now forecast to grow 4.6 percent. Mobile PCs currently make up just under 30 percent of all PC shipments. "Mobile PCs are continuing to attract more new users as mobile prices fall and wireless becomes more pervasive pervasive, adj indicates that a condition permeates the entire development of the individual. ," said George George, river, c.345 mi (560 km) long, rising in a lake on the Quebec-Labrador boundary, E Canada. It flows N through Indian Lake (125 sq mi/324 sq km) to Ungava Bay (an arm of Hudson Strait). Shiffler, principal analyst for Gartner's Client Platforms research. "Growing numbers of users are replacing their old desktops with more portable mobiles, and this is one of several factors helping to boost mobile PC growth." Gartner analysts said they see few new technology drivers that could help stimulate PC sales in 2005. "Dual-core processors will attract some attention, but they will mostly pique the interest of 'techies' and early adopters," said Mikako Kitagawa, principal analyst for Gartner's Client Platforms research. "Many applications that take full advantage of dual-core capabilities are still being developed and won't won't Contraction of will not. won't will not won't will be available until next year at the earliest." Replacement activity has helped drive double-digit dou·ble-dig·it adj. Being between 10 and 99 percent: double-digit inflation. PC growth over the last two years, but Gartner analysts said replacement activity will begin to wane this year. "Professional replacement activity is in the process of peaking and will fade rapidly over the rest of the year," Mr. Shiffler said. "Meanwhile, home replacement activity is expected to peak early next year and fade more gradually over 2006." He added, "This one-two punch one-two punch n. 1. A combination of two blows delivered in rapid succession in boxing, especially a left lead followed by a right cross. 2. Informal An especially forceful or effective combination or sequence of two things. will push market growth back into single-digits by next year despite stronger mobile PC growth." Additional information is available in the Gartner report "2Q05 Update: Global PC Forecast Scenarios, 2005-2006." The report provides preliminary projections for the worldwide PC industry, both on a revenue and shipment basis. |
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