LONDON -- Personal computer factory shipments in Europe, Middle East
and Africa rose 21% in the first quarter from a year ago, market researcher
International Data Corp. said Friday.
IDC said "pricing actions across the region played a significant role as the
sub-$1,000 dollar PC became a reality, stimulating demand across all
sectors."
Compaq Computer Corp. (CPQ) was the top vendor in the region, with a
14.2% market share. International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) was
second at 8%. Hewlett-Packard Co.'s (HWP) market share rose to 7.5%
from 5.3% on "considerable investment" in manufacturing for its corporate
desktop line and aggressive pricing. Dell Computer Corp. (DELL) held a
7.2% market share, up from 5.2%. Rounding out the top five, Vobis group,
consisting of Vobis, Maxdata and Peacock, held 5.4% of the market, up
from 4.0%. |
