The emergence of ARIP or the COMMART organizer observes a continuous recovery of the PC market, following a 5% global sales increase in the past four quarters since 2024, with an even more promising trend anticipated for this year. This is driven by the growing demand for AI-powered PCs and an array of products on the rise.
Moreover, it is a period where users are opting to switch to new computers or upgrade their existing ones to accommodate increased usage, fueled by the Personal Customization trend showcasing user identity and customizable DIY options.
The types of laptops driving most users to change or acquire new ones include:
– Laptops offering a choice of AI and ARM chips
– Laptops equipped with AI chips alongside Intel Core Ultra CPUs and AMD Ryzen AI
– Laptops featuring Intel Arc and RTX 40 Series GPUs
Factors that stimulate users to switch to new computers or laptops include:
– GPUs becoming highly sought-after products due to the full-blown AI era and significantly reduced prices
– CPUs offering more options, especially on the AI-designed gaming front
– Mini-ITX cases gaining popularity among content creators as they offer easier upgrades, cost-effectiveness per specification, and improved performance
– Display technologies advancing with reduced prices, a continuous growth in High Refresh Rate / 4K / Ultrawide, and Curved displays, along with the emerging value propositions of Min-LED/OD-OLED displays in the broad market
– Auxiliary devices such as higher-capacity RAM, VIRAM in GPUs for smoother AI operations, and SSDs supporting faster data transfers.
Looking ahead to the COMMART event scheduled for March 6-9, 2025, ARIP anticipates laptops to remain the top-selling products, accounting for 49% of the total sales percentage from the previous edition, with over 30 AI laptops expected at almost every level.
TLDR: The PC market, led by AI-powered devices and innovative components, is on an upward trajectory, with laptops at the forefront of consumer preferences, poised for significant growth at the upcoming COMMART event.
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