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Title: PC manufacturers cutting back
Post by: Noreen on Dec 05, 2008, 11:31:56
QuoteSeveral top-ten PC vendors including Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Acer and Asustek Computer are expected to reduce their PC order volumes in the first quarter of 2009 by around 50% compared to the same period in the previous year, according to sources at component makers..............
http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20081203PD214.html
Title: Re: PC manufacturers cutting back
Post by: somanyholes on Dec 05, 2008, 11:35:45
Prices to go up then i presume, boooo
Title: Re: PC manufacturers cutting back
Post by: Rik on Dec 05, 2008, 11:36:57
That's probably as good an indicator of how bas things are as we're going to get. :(
Title: Re: PC manufacturers cutting back
Post by: Inactive on Dec 05, 2008, 12:06:54
Quote from: somanyholes on Dec 05, 2008, 11:35:45
Prices to go up then i presume, boooo

Almost inevitable So.

That together with our very weak pound. >:(
Title: Re: PC manufacturers cutting back
Post by: Sebby on Dec 05, 2008, 14:05:18
I'm going back to the happiness thread... I can't take anymore bad news! :P
Title: Re: PC manufacturers cutting back
Post by: Rik on Dec 05, 2008, 15:03:22
I'm already becoming inured to it, Seb. It's out of my control and I can't be bothered to work myself up about something I can't control.
Title: Re: PC manufacturers cutting back
Post by: Glenn on Dec 05, 2008, 21:15:11
HP have cancelled all Christmas staff parties, most of those that get bonuses will be disappointed, as they have been cut or cancelled.
Title: Re: PC manufacturers cutting back
Post by: Simon on Dec 05, 2008, 22:21:16
(http://www.pc-pals.com/smf/Smileys/Smileys/christmas%5B2%5D.gif)
Title: Re: PC manufacturers cutting back
Post by: Sebby on Dec 06, 2008, 00:39:58
Nice smiley. :)
Title: Re: PC manufacturers cutting back
Post by: Simon on Dec 06, 2008, 00:51:24
:ithank:
Title: Re: PC manufacturers cutting back
Post by: Rik on Dec 06, 2008, 08:56:14
Quote from: Glenn on Dec 05, 2008, 21:15:11
HP have cancelled all Christmas staff parties, most of those that get bonuses will be disappointed, as they have been cut or cancelled.

Now if only the banks would do the same...
Title: Re: PC manufacturers cutting back
Post by: Glenn on Dec 06, 2008, 09:19:52
The only bit that affects me is the staff party
Title: Re: PC manufacturers cutting back
Post by: Rik on Dec 06, 2008, 09:20:32
I always hated them anyway. ;)
Title: Re: PC manufacturers cutting back
Post by: Inactive on Dec 06, 2008, 10:30:32
Quote from: Glenn on Dec 05, 2008, 21:15:11
HP have cancelled all Christmas staff parties, most of those that get bonuses will be disappointed, as they have been cut or cancelled.

Perhaps it may be prudent to ban Christmas altogether, would suit me fine. ;)
Title: Re: PC manufacturers cutting back
Post by: Rik on Dec 06, 2008, 10:38:03
If it would be prudent, you can be sure it won't happen!
Title: Re: PC manufacturers cutting back
Post by: Sebby on Dec 06, 2008, 11:08:12
Quote from: Rik on Dec 06, 2008, 09:20:32
I always hated them anyway. ;)

Yeah, I'm not the biggest fan!
Title: Re: PC manufacturers cutting back
Post by: Rik on Dec 06, 2008, 11:17:30
Too much false bonhomie for my liking. :(