26.09.2013 16:20 Uhr, Quelle: Macworld UK

Desktops see growth as mobile markets dip

The notebook, tablet, and mobile phone markets have seen decline for two consecutive quarters for the first time in Australia and New Zealand (A/NZ), and while this is not indicative of a saturation point, it could be an indicator of device fatigue and commoditisation, according to analyst firm, IDC.IDC's figures indicate a total of 4.77 million units of client devices, including desktops and mobile devices, were shipped in the second quarter of 2013. Tablets took the biggest hit with a 20 per cent QoQ dip (although maintaining 25 per cent YoY growth). Mobile phones (both feature and smartphones) and notebooks suffered less, slipping five and six per cent, respectively.IDC senior analyst, Amy Cheah, attributes this to the softening of the Australian economy which weighed down on demand particularly for notebooks and tablets. She also said retailers remained heavily stocked with inventory since the fourth quarter of 2012, while the end of the fina

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