Category: PC

Historical coverage of the PC market and new products by Charles W. Moore. 2004-2017.

Ultrabook Sales Proving A Disappointment To PC Makers

The Register reports that Acer has radically downgraded sales forecasts for Ultrabooks in Europe, citing the stiff price tag and smaller screen size as factors limiting adoption. The report notes that Acer had expected Ultrabooks to account for between 25 and 35 percent of total notebook sales globally by the end of this year, but quotes Acer EMEA president Oliver Ahrens observing that “Overall the […]