Strong back-to-school and continued notebook momentum fuel EMEA PC sales growth in 3Q, says IDC.

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M2 PRESSWIRE-20 October 2005-IDC: Strong back-to-school and continued notebook momentum fuel EMEA PC sales growth in 3Q, says IDC(C)1994-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:20102005 LONDON - In line with expectations, the EMEA PC market displayed solid growth in the third quarter, expanding by 20.2 year on year in 3Q05, according to preliminary data released today by IDC.

Boosted by strong back-to-school demand and continued momentum in the notebook space, shipments rose to 15.9 million units across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. "As expected, a strong back-to-school and buoyant marketing activity along with attractive price points drove PC sales across the region," said Karine Paoli, research director for IDC's EMEA PC group. "Consumer demand for...