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Sep 16, 2012

PCs no Longer Command Biggest Share of DRAM Market

Times change, this is an indisputable truth. But nothing reminds us of this fact as well as a landmark statistic. If there was ever any doubt about the shift towards of mobile computing, then let this be it: personal computers no longer account for the majority of demand for DRAM chips. With 49 percent of all new memory still headed for PCs, it's hardly time to book the hearse for desk- and laptops just yet, but the statistic from IHS iSuppli remind us of the increasing market share that mobiles and tablets are taking. 

In fact, even though total DRAM shipments for PCs continues to rise, it's estimated that the total share will slip another 6 percent, to 42.8, between Q2 this year and the end of 2013. More here.

3 comments:

Outcast said...

This is great news, the idea is actually awesome, love it.

MRanthrope said...

daaaaaaaaaang. times they are a changing.

Unknown said...

I don't know how I could use this info. Thanks for posting.