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To: David S. who wrote (8476)	3/23/1999 1:34:00 PM
From: D.J.Smyth	Respond to of 10072

David. the PC data showing increasing percentage sales of lower end units (sub $1K) is just that - increasing sales of box units. Total box units overall have increased in the last three months over comparable period last year. The percent of those increased units is primarily in the lower end. approximately 9.8 million units were projected sold in January - which is 18% higher than last year. same in February. increase in units equals 1.76 million over last year. 47% of units last January were above APU of $1000. 47% X 8.04 million = 3.78 million units. This January they're saying 38% of units are above $1000. 38% X 9.8 million = 3.72 million units. 3.78 million vs. 3.72 million - not much of a decrease, if any (statistical error could account for the difference). so, the number of units above $1000 have remained constant. new buyers are apparently entering, buying cheaper units. and this is retail only.

To: David S. who wrote (8476)	3/23/1999 5:10:00 PM
From: David Harker	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10072

I agree - IOM closed only down 1/16, on very light volume. That's a great sign, on a huge down market day of high volume - the selling in IOM is done - the action today proves that. Eventually a catalyst for buying will appear - upgrades, positive earnings next quarter, whatever. IOM's price/volume vs. the market's = a VERY good sign.