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Craig Hale

Looking for a new PC? Now might be great time to upgrade, as Gartner figures claim shipments are rising — while demand is falling

A person using the trackpad of the Apple MacBook Neo.
  • Gartner claims PC shipments were up 4% year-over-year, but price hikes continue to taint consumer demand
  • Apple's success with the MacBook Neo saw shipments and market share rise
  • 2026 could see a sharp decline in the number of PCs sold

New data from Gartner has claimed PC shipments continued to rise in the first quarter of 2026, albeit by a relatively small 4% year-over-year margin.

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