Easing logistics issues and component shortages have helped manufacturers address backlogged orders, and many workers have since returned to the office. As a result, things are moving more smoothly. According to Counterpoint’s latest report, PC shipments dipped 4.3 percent year over year in Q2 2021 to reach 78.7 million units.
Lenovo retained its position as the top global vendor based on shipments with 18.2 million units shipped. That’s down nearly 9.5 percent compared to the same period last year. HP captured the second spot with 15.9 million PCs shipped, a 15.4 percent year-over-year dip. Dell and Apple, which finished third and fourth, saw shipments increase by 1.5 percent and 7.6 percent, respectively. You’ve probably noticed this normalization in other areas, too. Microsoft’s Xbox Series is more accessible now than ever, and the system brought in more money than every other console last quarter. GPUs are also more available than they have been in recent memory, and are coming closer to MSRP, too. Image credit Pixabay
