US EditionPC sales are up, but don’t be fooled — IDC report warns RAMageddon is just getting started
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PC and notebook manufacturers are preparing for rising hardware prices. Apple is growing significantly through the MacBook Neo.
PC sales rise in Q1 despite memory shortage
In the first quarter of 2026, 65.6 million PCs were sold worldwide, according to data released this week by IDC. That represents a 2.5% increase compared to the same quarter a year ago. The research firm attributed the increase to customers moving to buy PCs now ahead of expected significant price hikes.The fact that computer sales are rising despite the uncertain global situation and a worldwide shortage of RAM is seen as a positive sign, but t…
While PC sales in the first quarter of 2026 were, as always, weaker compared to the last quarter of the previous year after the Christmas business, the market developed surprisingly well according to IDC analysts. Compared to the previous year, even more PCs were sold. (Continue reading)
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