Despite slow start in Q1, EMEA PC sales will grow 16.4% in 2000, IDC forecasts; Dynamic consumer PC sales and a rebounding business market will drive PC shipments unit growth in 2000.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-14 March 2000-IDC: Despite slow start in Q1, EMEA PC sales will grow 16.4 in 2000, IDC forecasts; Dynamic consumer PC sales and a rebounding business market will drive PC shipments unit growth in 2000 (C)1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:14032000 LONDON -- Although PC sales got off to a slow start this year in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region, IDC remains optimistic for the whole year 2000.

The Internet will continue to drive consumer sales, and Windows 2000 should help stimulate business renewals in the second half of the year. PC shipments are expected to grow 16.4, and more than 38.8 million PCs will be shipped in the region this year. The market, however, will remain constrained by fierce competition and sharp...