PC shipments '06 a good surprise

IDC expects PC unit shipment growth in 2006 to reach 10.8 percent, up from a March forecast of 10.5 percent.

Estimates for 2007 increased from 10.6 percent growth to 11.7 percent. Projections for growth in 2008 were increased slightly to 10.6 percent.

Total worldwide PC unit shipments are projected to reach a hair over 230 million in 2006, about 257 million in 2007 and almost 285 million in 2008, IDC's report said.

During 2010, the PC market will reach almost 334 million units, IDC said, with revenue of $271 billion, up from just under $254 billion in 2008.

Hat tip to Joe of the Pinehurst Thread for the eweek.com link.