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Creation of Desktop Computer
First programmable computer was marketed through the company Programma 101. This computer was the size of a typewriter, -
More Medels of Desktop Computers are born
Companies like DEC, HP, BASIC, and IBM, created minicomputers called "dwarfs", which desktop computers. -
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Growth in Computer Sales
The number of desktop computer sales grew from 40,000 in 1975 to 46 million in 2000. -
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US and Worldwide Growth
Desktop Computer sales increased from $3.9 billion in 1981 to $37.1 in 1991 in the United States.
Worldwide sales increased from $8.5 billion in 1981 to $93.3 in 1991. -
Picture of a 1990 Mac Desktop Computer
Desktop computers began to get smaller and more compatible for home use. -
Picture of 2000 Desktop Computer
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Desktop Sales continue to Grow
Desktop Computer sales rose from 46 million in 2000 to 93 million in 2008
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Signs of Movement from Desktop Computers to Labtops
In the mid-2000's, growth shifted from desktop computers to laptops -
Reasons for Decline
Many people had desktop computers by this time and the only reason for buying a new one was to keep up with new technology. In addition, there was more interest in alternate computing devices like tablets and smartphones. -
Desktop Sales Hit Maturity
By 2000, sales were still increasing but between the years 2010 and 2011, sales began to stall out. This shows that desktop computer sales reached maturity in the mid 2000's. -
First time when Notebook PC slaes exceed Desktop PC sales
In 2008 it was estimated that 145.9 million notebooks were sold, and that the number would grow in 2009 to 177.7 million.The third quarter of 2008 was the first time when worldwide notebook PC shipments exceeded desktops, with 38.6 million units versus 38.5 million units -
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Decline in Mac Desktop Sales
Seven out of ten Macs sold were laptops in 2009, a ratio projected to rise to three out of four by 2010 -
Sales Level Out
Sales level out with a small increase in sales from 93 million in 2010 to 95.4 in 2011. -
Picture of 2010 Desktop Computer
New versions of sleeker computers are created, with Mac being the leader on innovative design and fast processors. These computers are competing with other desktop computer companies such as PC, but also with the new trend of notebook computers.
