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Chip shipments set records
It has been reported PC microprocessor shipments worldwide grew 14.3% sequentially to reach record levels in the third calendar quarter of 2007 (3Q07), according to IDC researchers. Consequently, worldwide PC microprocessor revenue rose 14.8% to US$7.95 billion in the quarter.
Shipments of processors designed for mobile PCs continued to lead the market, growing 26.6% in 3Q07, reflecting considerable demand for mobile PCs in the second half of the year. Shipments of processors for desktop PCs and for PC servers also fared rather well, increasing by 7.7% and 4.6%, respectively.
Looking ahead, IDC expects strong market demand for PC processors to continue in the fourth quarter.
