Portable PC Life Cycle Report, October/November 2004

This IDC study provides residual value forecasts and current fair market value data for portable personal computers from tier 1 vendors. The study explains the current market conditions that are affecting the value of used hardware on the secondary market and what future technological changes will further impact these values. We explore the factors impacting the portable PC market and the price/performance increases expected over the next several years. This information helps those who invest in portable PC hardware assess their risk and provides guidance on the amount of residual value that is expected to be realized at the end of the lease term.

"Knowing the upcoming technologies, pricing forecasts, and other factors impacting the future value of portable PCs is critical in making sure that lessors and those that purchase IT hardware get the most from their investment." ? Jennifer Koppy, senior research analyst, IDC's Leasing Evaluation Service