U.S PC shipments drop 7%, market isn't expected to bounce back until 2029 — price hikes and component shortages take hold as PC market declines, Omdia report suggests

Tom's Hardware
Jul 2, 2026, 11:35 am224 pts
New research data from Omdia shows U.S. shipments of desktop PCs and laptops fell by 7% year on year in Q1 of this year, totaling just 15.8 million devices. Compounded at both ends, this figure comes from strong Q1 2025 sales as companies and individuals rushed to get ahead of President Trump's tariffs, and the…

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