PRAGUE / LONDON, May 27, 2016 – According to the latest figures published by International Data Corporation (IDC), Western European shipments of ultraslim convertibles and detachables posted positive growth (44.7%) to account for 18.4% of total consumer shipments and 21.9% of commercial devices in 16Q1, up from 9.2% and 16.3% respectively a year ago. This trend is even more significant in the context of a contracting market. The Western European PC and tablet market contracted by 13.7% YoY in 16Q1, with total shipments reaching 18.2 million units. The decline was softer in the commercial segment, where the drop in shipments remained in single digits (-5.2% YoY), while consumer demand fell by 18.6% YoY. (TZ)
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