We're number three!

According to a survey from the Gartner group, Apple is again the third largest PC vendor in the United States. The company nosed out Acer for the second-quarter bronze. (Dell is number one, followed by HP in second place.)

Apple shipped 1.4 million units last quarter, 38 percent more than the prior quarter. In the United States, PC shipments overall grew by just 4.2 percent.

IDC research manager David Daoud credited Apple's competitors with the company's success, citing consumers' disappointment with the "lack of innovation" among other PC manufacturers. Also: Windows Vista. 'Nuff said.

But that's just the U.S. Apple still lags worldwide, selling only 3.2 percent more units abroad than last quarter. Compare that to other manufacturers, who sold an average of 16 percent more units.

Macs account for nearly 8 percent of internet-connected computers worldwide.

[Via Infoworld.]

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miguel

i don't think apple wants to be the walmart of computer companies. I doubt that being the biggest is one of there goals

July 17 2008 at 6:32 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

miguel

i wonder what apple over all market share is ..... anyone have an idea ?

July 17 2008 at 5:08 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Balls

8% HAH!

Apple will never dominate the PC market.

You heard it here first, folks.

July 17 2008 at 4:14 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Johnny Thrash

I didn't even know HP still made computers. I just don't keep up with the Windows PC industry anymore.

July 17 2008 at 3:47 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Eric

You must not watch television, either... they have advertisements all the time.

I saw one today for a touch-screen desktop/kiosk PC.

July 17 2008 at 3:49 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Johnny Thrash

I watch tv, just not commercials. I fast forward using my DVR and I have this strange ability to completely tune out commercials completely. I think it's probably ADD... lol I just don't see them.

July 17 2008 at 3:51 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Brassen

"...Apple still lags worldwide..."

Of course. At least in Brazil their products are extremely expensive. 2 months ago I bought the black MacBook (standard config) for USD 3,125.00 here. In US the same MacBook is USD 1,499.00...

Another example, iPod shuffle 1gb, USD 49 in US vs USD 124.38 over here...

I just wonder how much will the 3G iPhone cost when it comes to Brazil.

July 17 2008 at 3:18 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Balls

Damn.

Step one: Move to Brazil
Step two: ???
Step three: Profit
Step four: Learn BJJ

July 17 2008 at 4:13 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

gshearman

It's the same thing here in Australia. Our dollar is almost at parity with the US dollar, but our Mac prices are ridiculous. The base MacBook with combo drive is $1499 ($1456 US). At that price Windows laptops are a lot more powerful and have more features.

July 17 2008 at 4:27 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Dan

I wonder where all the Acer computers are. I see Apple, Dell, HP all over, but I don't remember seeing an Acer since my mom got one....15 years ago maybe?

July 17 2008 at 3:17 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Chris

I would like to see numbers without the inclusion of business/corporate sales numbers.

July 17 2008 at 3:06 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Eric

I'd be interested in knowing how may Macs are replacements, upgrades, or second computers, versus how many are first-time (or first-in-a-long-time) Apple buyers.

I'd also be interested to know how old the machines being replaced (from all manufacturers) are, and what kind of brand loyalty there is outside of Apple.

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