Computing Devices to Remain Stagnant as Traditional PCs Slide Ever Downward

THE Journal: Worldwide, enthusiasm for new computing devices seems to be tapering off. According to a new report from market research firm Gartner, overall device shipments will remain flat in 2017, even as traditional PCs (including laptops) go into a decline that's forecast to last at least through 2019.

The vacuum left by traditional PCs will be filled in part by premium ultramobiles (such as the Apple MacBook Air and high-end Windows ultraportables). According to Gartner, in 2016, 50 million ultramobile premium devices shipped. In 2017, that will climb to 60 million, followed by 72 million in 2018 and 82 million in 2019.

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