Windows 8 update: IDC says Windows 8 stalls PC sales

zigzag3143 · Jul 17, 2012

Anticipation of Windows 8 devices coming out this fall has predictably led to sluggish sales of PCs in the past quarter as customers wait to decide whether they want in on the new operating system, according to an IDC report. Until they get more information -- and that could mean actually seeing Windows 8 devices -- a significant number of these potential buyers will put off buying, says IDC analyst Jay Chou. "The announcement of a Windows 8 launch date, as well as broader communication of new features in the OS, are key steps that would help to address uncertainty about new product availability and help consumers and channels plan their purchases," he says.

http://www.itworld.com/software/285920/windows-8-update-idc-says-windows-8-stalls-pc-sales

AceInfinity · Jul 17, 2012

When there's too many questions, and that's where I think Windows 8 has gotten, I think it's time to devise a new strategy for the marketing approach to things here :smile9:

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Windows 8 update: IDC says Windows 8 stalls PC sales

zigzag3143

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