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EMEA PC market up 23% in Q2 2005

For the third quarter running, the EMEA PC market has surpassed expectations, expanding by more than 23% YTY in Q2 2005, according to IDC. Outpacing forecasts in unit terms, market value is likely to remain constrained, however, as the proliferation of entry-level price points across the market has been a major driver behind the unit growth levels observed.
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For the third quarter running, the EMEA PC market has surpassed expectations, expanding by more than 23% YTY in Q2 2005, according to IDC. Outpacing forecasts in unit terms, market value is likely to remain constrained, however, as the proliferation of entry-level price points across the market has been a major driver behind the unit growth levels observed. The continued rise of the dollar has also motivated many channel players to order systems ahead of the forthcoming back-to-school season, further boosting "sales in" shipment levels.

PC market in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Q2 2005
Shipments, 000 Market share, % Growth
Q2 2004 Q2 2005 Q2 2004 Q2 2005 YTY
HP 2,017 2,436 17.1% 16.7% 20.8%
Dell 1,452 1,928 12.3% 13.2% 32.8%
Acer 787 1,325 6.7% 9.1% 68.4%
Fujitsu Siemens 836 1,065 7.1% 7.3% 27.4%
Lenovo 677 0.0% 4.6%
Others 6,723 7,167 56.9% 49.1% 6.6%
Total 11,816 14,598 100.0% 100.0% 23.5%
Source: IDC

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