Global PC Shipments Fall Again: Can the Market Recover?

The transcript discusses the recent performance of the market, particularly in the United States, highlighting factors such as inventory levels, component availability, and a spike in Chromebook sales. It then explores future expectations for the PC market, noting the impact of the expiration of Microsoft's free Windows 10 upgrade. The discussion shifts to companies affected by the downturn, including Intel, Seagate, and Samsung. Finally, it predicts a potential market recovery and growth starting in late 2017 or 2018.

What was one of the key factors that contributed to the smaller than expected market decline in the United States?

• Decrease in online sales

• Higher prices of components

• Better availability of solid state drives

• Increased demand for desktop computers

What significant change is expected in the PC market due to the expiration of Microsoft's free Windows 10 upgrade?

• An increase in PC sales

• A rise in software prices

• A surge in tablet sales

• A reduction in the rate of market decline

Which company is mentioned as having diversified into the data center due to the PC market downturn?

• Intel

• Seagate

• Western Digital

• Samsung

What is the expected timeline for the PC market to potentially start growing again?

• 2019

• Mid to late 2017

• Early 2017

• 2020

Which company is affected on multiple fronts including memory, solid state, and display sides?

• Intel

• Seagate

• Western Digital

• Samsung