I think the success of Windows 7 will continue to give the PC market a boost. As more people taste it, more will want it. Traditionally a new OS has been a huge driver for hardware sales. Vista was such a drag in year one that it not only hurt Microsoft, it hurt the whole industry. Seven should rectify that to some degree and give the hardware segment the continued kick in the rear they have been looking for.
Interestingly enough, both firms cited Windows 7 as a weak, if insignificant sales motivator.
Well, last year I'm sure it was just that computers were so darn cheap, but I think this year, all those Windows XP holdouts will be tempted by the Windows 7 goodness, coupled with some decent new hardware.
I remember reading some analyst reports a while back that more or less said that it was all Vista's fault that the market slumped, I can't assign the OS all the blame when things are bad, and none of the credit when things improve.
The drivers for Q4 where due to low cost notebooks and "mini-notebooks". I don't think W7 gave a significant boost, but I don't think it hurt growth either.
I agree with cliff. I think windows 7 was a driving factor, lots of people keep talking about it in a good way.
but I would not be surprised if people would list hardware as the primary reason on a survey. people have a tendency to make minor points the major point when taking surveys.
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Well, last year I'm sure it was just that computers were so darn cheap, but I think this year, all those Windows XP holdouts will be tempted by the Windows 7 goodness, coupled with some decent new hardware.
I remember reading some analyst reports a while back that more or less said that it was all Vista's fault that the market slumped, I can't assign the OS all the blame when things are bad, and none of the credit when things improve.
but I would not be surprised if people would list hardware as the primary reason on a survey. people have a tendency to make minor points the major point when taking surveys.