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We seriously need new analysts. According to IDC, computer shipments haven't slowed because of the ongoing global economic crisis. The reason people are holding off on upgrades and new purchases is because of Windows 8. Thanks to MacLeod for the linkage.
Global PC shipments fell by 13.9 percent in the first quarter of 2013, and according to analyst firm IDC , Windows 8 could very well be the reason. “At this point, unfortunately, it seems clear that the Windows 8 launch not only failed to provide a positive boost to the PC market, but appears to have slowed the market,” said Bob O’Donnell, IDC Program Vice President, Clients and Displays.