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Portable PC Life Cycle Report, June 2006

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: IDC
Published: July 2006
Product Code: R104-27246
Description

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 desktop market and the price/performance increases expected over the next several years. This information helps those who invest in desktop hardware assess their risk and provides guidance on the amount of residual value that is expected to be realized at the end of lease term.

"This year is certainly a buyer's market for portable PCs. Dual-core systems with added security technology will encourage upgrades, and the secondary market will become saturated with high-performance portable PCs." - Jennifer Koppy, research manager, IDC's Technology Valuation Service

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
IDC Opinion
In This Study
Methodology
Definitions
Situation Overview
Vista OS
Dual-Core Processors
Understanding Intel Processor Nomenclature
Portable Processors
Desktop Processors
Disposal Issues
Current Fair Market Values
Table: Portable PC Fair Market Values, May 2006
Future Outlook
Residual Value Assumptions
Table: Portable PC Residual Value Forecast, January 2007-January 2013 (%)
Table: Pentium II, III, and IV-Based Portable PC Specifications, June 2006
Table: Pentium M-Based Portable PC Specifications, June 2006
Table: Intel Core-Based Portable PC Specifications, June 2006
Technology Timeline
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Essential Guidance
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Related Research
Synopsis
Ordering and More Information
Price and Delivery Options


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