Superb Notebook Sales in India
Notebook sales in India grew 94 percent in the first half (April-September 2005) of 2005-06, with Indians purchasing almost 153,000 notebooks - eclipsing the 36,000 units bought in the same period two years ago. This growth was primarily led by the small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Read more about this phenomenal growth at PhysOrg.com.
If you have been watching Acer’s recent moves, you would remember the launch of the Acer Travelmate C200 tablet PC in India (specifically targeting healthcare sector professionals). I doubt that was a coincidence. We’re probably going to see more if these kind of regional targeting as developing economies fulfill their potential as demand hubs for PCs and other high-tech equipment.
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