Date:11/08/11
The surging popularity of Internet-ready devices will eventually top that of the personal computer, according to market researcher IHS iSuppli. The research firm projects shipments of the devices--which include media tablets, televisions and videogame consoles--will surpass PC shipments for the first time in 2013, another sign of how online access has transformed the electronics industry. Demand for PCs has meanwhile weakened as consumers turn to more specialized Internet access options.
"These new figures are the latest evidence that the Internet is not just for PCs anymore," analyst Jordan Selburn said."The Internet now is revolutionizing the consumer electronics business by delivering a range of products that can bring web-based content to homes." Many of the Internet-enabled products make up what industry watchers call a "digital living room" that serves TV, music and other content to households. IHS iSuppli counts all Internet-enabled products other than PCs and smartphones as part of those figures.The researcher said Internet-enabled device shipments will reach 780.8 million units by 2015, well ahead of PC shipments forecast at 479.1 million.
Internet-ready device shipments to top PCs in 2013 - IHS
The surging popularity of Internet-ready devices will eventually top that of the personal computer, according to market researcher IHS iSuppli. The research firm projects shipments of the devices--which include media tablets, televisions and videogame consoles--will surpass PC shipments for the first time in 2013, another sign of how online access has transformed the electronics industry. Demand for PCs has meanwhile weakened as consumers turn to more specialized Internet access options."These new figures are the latest evidence that the Internet is not just for PCs anymore," analyst Jordan Selburn said."The Internet now is revolutionizing the consumer electronics business by delivering a range of products that can bring web-based content to homes." Many of the Internet-enabled products make up what industry watchers call a "digital living room" that serves TV, music and other content to households. IHS iSuppli counts all Internet-enabled products other than PCs and smartphones as part of those figures.The researcher said Internet-enabled device shipments will reach 780.8 million units by 2015, well ahead of PC shipments forecast at 479.1 million.
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