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Acer grabs 3rd spot with 34.2 percent growth
By siliconindia
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Friday, 07 August 2009, 21:37 IST
Bangalore: Acer ranks third in the total PC market and registered a growth of 34.2 percent Year-on-Year (YoY) based on worldwide PC unit shipment during the second quarter of financial year 2009 (Q2FY09), according to preliminary worldwide market data released by analyst firm Gartner. "We executed our plans well and were able to introduce in the market outstanding products responding to precise customers' needs. We will continue investments to further enhance product offerings and expand our customers' satisfaction" commented Gianfranco Lanci, Acer CEO and President.
Gartner's preliminary data relating to the second quarter of 2009 also shows a drop of 4.8 percent in worldwide computer market. While Acer recorded a 13.5 percent market share based on total PC shipments. Acer ranks second in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) total PC market based on shipments, with a 20.6 percent market share and a 21.6 percent growth rate (Q2FY09 vs Q2FY08).
Acer recorded its best performance of the Q2FY09 in the U.S market, with a 74.2 percent growth as compared to Q2FY08. While considering the total PC shipment in U.S, Acer ranks third with a 14.2 percent market share.
