This IDC update discusses several noteworthy events in September in the PC industry, which continued to heat up. From congressional probes to battery recalls, many companies were finding they had a lot of tough questions to answer. Still, the market trudged on with new chip rollouts, plans for increased connectivity, and more. With new innovation and opportunity on the horizon, we maintained our double-digit growth forecast on a worldwide basis for the current year and the coming two, despite a slower-than-expected second quarter. Here are the highlights: