PC market sees 145;solid146; performance: IDC survey

The Asia Pacific region, according to IDC, has done better than expected in the first quarter. 8220;Although economies have been dampened by limited export demand, the situation is improving. Q1 growth in Asia-Pacific excluding Japan came in slightly ahead of forecasts and continued improvement in other regions bodes well for future growth,8217;8217; IDC said in its report that was released worldwide on April 15.

The Asia-Pacific market grew by 16 pc, clocking 7.5 mn units. Country-specific sales figures are not released by the analyst, however, it said for the Indian market that confusions over recent tax breaks are sorted out, now creating a 8220;minor positive impact on sales in small and medium businesses8221;.

In China, PC shipments declined sequentially in the first quarter due to the Lunar Year and a national political conference that delayed government purchases.