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STAMFORD, CT – Worldwide PC shipments increased by 8.9%, totaling 62.7 million units in the first quarter of 2007, according to Gartner.
The U.S., Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America performed better than the previous forecast, while Asia/Pacific and Japan shipments were lower than expected. Asia/Pacific surpassed the U.S. For the first time, PCs will take second place in shipments.
In the first quarter, HP's worldwide PC shipment growth outpaced the industry average, increasing 28.7%. Meanwhile, Dell experienced below-average growth across many regions. Acer moved into the third position for worldwide PC shipments, exceeding the industry average across all regions. Lenovo dropped to fourth, but achieved its highest year-over-year growth rate since acquiring IBM's PC division.
In the U.S., PC shipments grew 2.9% for the quarter year-over-year. These results were higher than Gartner's forecast of 0.6% growth. Dell maintained the lead in U.S. shipments; however, HP narrowed the gap for the top spot in the U.S. market.
PC shipments in Europe, the Middle East and Africa totaled 21.6 million units, a 13.7% increase from the same period last year. In Asia/Pacific, PC shipments reached 15.7 million units, a 10.3% increase year-over-year. The PC market in the first quarter in China grew 15.2%, with desk-based PC growth of 10.1% and mobile PC growth of 38.3%. PC shipments in Latin America totaled 5.1 million, a 21% increase year-over-year; mobile PC shipments increased 86%. Japan surpassed 4 million units in the first quarter, a 6.8% decline from the same period last year.
STAMFORD, CT – Gartner Inc. lowered its capital equipment spending forecasts for 2007 and 2008. Overall capital spending is projected to hit $55.2 billion in 2007, down 1.5% year-over-year. In 2008, capital spending is projected to grow 10.7% to $61.1 billion, said the research firm.
Worldwide semiconductor capital equipment spending is forecast to total $40.6 billion in 2007, a 3.2% decline from 2006. The market is expected to rebound in 2008, with spending expected to reach $46.7 billion, a 14.9% increase, said Gartner. This is below its previous forecast at the end of 2006.
After growing more than 18% in 2006, packaging and assembly equipment market revenue is projected to decline 12.2% in 2007, but will grow 20.2% in 2008. ATE sales will slow in 2007, with an expected decline of 11.2% for the year, the firm said.
TAIPEI — Foxconn has purchased 142 placement machines from Sony Taiwan, according to a company filing on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
The capital investment, worth a total of US$16.58 million, was negotiated between Nov. 16, 2006 and Apr. 19, 2007, the filing said.
The capital investment, worth a total of US$16.58 million, was negotiated between Nov. 16, 2006 and Apr. 19, 2007, the filing said.
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – Top-five PC maker Lenovo will lay off 650 workers and move 750 jobs closer to the company’s suppliers and manufacturing operations. The company will take a pretax restructuring charge of $50 million to $60 million, most in the current quarter.
The move will save the former IBM PC unit about $100 million in the current fiscal year. The 1,400 positions represent about 5% of its global workforce, and Lenovo expects to complete most of the changes in the next 12 months.
The move will save the former IBM PC unit about $100 million in the current fiscal year. The 1,400 positions represent about 5% of its global workforce, and Lenovo expects to complete most of the changes in the next 12 months.
BOSTON – Transit times from Asia are leveling as the region is reporting typical, slow market conditions characterized by adequate space to meet demand and stable rates, says Trans Global Logistics in a recent update. Airfreight demand in May will pick up, the logistics provider said.
Southeast Asia experienced strong demand for airlift late last month; transit times were longer because of congestion at regional air hubs. A number of carriers have imposed fuel surcharge increases, and TGL expect more increases this month.
While May demand will rise, adequate capacity should keep transit times and rates in line. The weeklong Labor Day Golden Week holiday starts May 1. Factories close for the week and, as a result, the company expects a surge of air shipments before the holiday.
Southeast Asia experienced strong demand for airlift late last month; transit times were longer because of congestion at regional air hubs. A number of carriers have imposed fuel surcharge increases, and TGL expect more increases this month.
While May demand will rise, adequate capacity should keep transit times and rates in line. The weeklong Labor Day Golden Week holiday starts May 1. Factories close for the week and, as a result, the company expects a surge of air shipments before the holiday.
SALT LAKE CITY – CirTran Corp., an EMS builder of consumer electronics products, today guided for a 114% hike in first quarter sales.
The company anticipates sales of approximately $3.7 million for the first quarter, an increase of approximately $2 million over last year.
The company anticipates sales of approximately $3.7 million for the first quarter, an increase of approximately $2 million over last year.
