Tablets will surpass PCs in worldwide device shipments by the end of 2015, according to a report released recently by research firm Gartner.
"Business upgrades from Windows XP and the general business replacement cycle will lessen the downward trend, especially in Western Europe. This year we anticipate nearly 60 million professional PC replacements in mature markets
Gartner predicts sales of desktops, laptops and ultramobile devices will top 316 million units by the end of next year, while tablet shipments will be north of 321 million.
The rate of contraction for the PC market is expected to slow to 2.9 percent this year as compared to the last year's significant fall of 9.5 percent.
"The year 2014 will be marked by a relative revival of the global PC market," said Ranjit Atwal, Research Director, Gartner. "Business upgrades from Windows XP and the general business replacement cycle will lessen the downward trend, especially in Western Europe. This year we anticipate nearly 60 million professional PC replacements in mature markets."
Tablet shipments are expected to jump 24 percent by the end of 2014 to 256 million, according to Gartner. More than 207 million tablets were shipped worldwide in 2013. It won’t be until next year that the market will see tablets topple PCs when tablet sales jump 25 percent.
Meanwhile, Gartner projects 2.6 percent growth in the PC market next year. Sales of traditional PCs, such as desktop computers and notebooks, will fall from 276.2 million this year to 261.6 million next year, Gartner said. Although, the decline will be partially offset by a rise in ultrabook sales from 32.2 million this year to more than 55 million in 2015.
"The next wave of adoption will be driven by lower price points rather than superior functionality," Atwal said.
Gartner predicts sales of desktops, laptops and ultramobile devices will top 316 million units by the end of next year, while tablet shipments will be north of 321 million.
The rate of contraction for the PC market is expected to slow to 2.9 percent this year as compared to the last year's significant fall of 9.5 percent.
"The year 2014 will be marked by a relative revival of the global PC market," said Ranjit Atwal, Research Director, Gartner. "Business upgrades from Windows XP and the general business replacement cycle will lessen the downward trend, especially in Western Europe. This year we anticipate nearly 60 million professional PC replacements in mature markets."
Tablet shipments are expected to jump 24 percent by the end of 2014 to 256 million, according to Gartner. More than 207 million tablets were shipped worldwide in 2013. It won’t be until next year that the market will see tablets topple PCs when tablet sales jump 25 percent.
Meanwhile, Gartner projects 2.6 percent growth in the PC market next year. Sales of traditional PCs, such as desktop computers and notebooks, will fall from 276.2 million this year to 261.6 million next year, Gartner said. Although, the decline will be partially offset by a rise in ultrabook sales from 32.2 million this year to more than 55 million in 2015.
"The next wave of adoption will be driven by lower price points rather than superior functionality," Atwal said.
