PC shipments fell 22.4% in Q3 as memory costs pushed prices up: Gartner
HP fell hardest at 30.9%, Apple held up best, down just 7.1%, and IDC's count also puts the drop past 20%.
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HP fell hardest at 30.9%, Apple held up best, down just 7.1%, and IDC's count also puts the drop past 20%.
PC makers and stores stocked up early in 2026 to beat memory-driven price hikes, leaving Q3 with no seasonal bump and few buyers.