Q2 2012 PC shipments disappoint

As Dell reported weaker-than-expected results for its fiscal first quarter 2012 (February-April), some PC brand vendors pointed out that their orders from Europe's retail channel have suddenly turned weak and as a result, their shipments in the second quarter may not grow as strongly as expected.

As for whether their shipments will rebound in the second half, the traditional peak season, the vendors are also conservative as the current market status has become rather uncertain.