Visits to Epson.com up 70% in October 2005

Visits to 6 of the top 10 computer hardware manufacturer sites increased by double-digits in October 2005, according to Nielsen/NetRatings. Epson led the group, with visits increasing 70% to 1.7 mln from 1 mln a year earlier. Intel was #2, with site visits rising 50% to 1.8 mln from 1.2 mln a year earlier, followed by IBM, up 42% to 3.2 mln from 2.26 mln; Apple, up 40% to 27.5 mln from 19.7 mln; Hewlett Packard, up 31% to 14.5 mln from 11.1 mln; and Dell, up 27% to 16.7 mln from 13.2 mln.