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To: MR. PANAMA (I am a PLAYER) who wrote (41304)	12/7/1998 11:04:00 PM
From: DJBEINO	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 53903

Drop In PC Shipments To Asia Was Less Than Expected In 3rd Quarter FRAMINGHAM, Mass. -(Dow Jones)- International Data Corp. Monday reported preliminary data that indicates third-quarter personal-computer shipments in the Asia/Pacific region fell, but the drop wasn't as bad as expected, indicating improved market conditions for the fourth quarter into 1999. The technology market-research firm said PC shipments in the Asia/Pacific region, excluding Japan, fell to 2.56 million units, down 2.3% from a year ago but better than the 3.1% decline the organization forcasted. International Data forecasts a 5% increase in fourth quarter PC shipments from a year ago, and a 16% increase in regional PC shipments in 1999 compared with 1998, which is expected to report a 1% decline. The stronger-than-expected third-quarter results combined with the strengthening currency and stock markets is a positve indication for the regional PC market, International Data said. The organization said Intel Corp.'s (INTC) outlook of increased demand in the fourth quarter for PC products in all market segments and geographies also gives credence to prospects for a regional PC market revival.