Motherboard shipments expected to grow over 6% in 2007
With many PC users having delayed their purchases in the fourth quarter of 2006, DRAMeXchange projects shipments in the first quarter of 2007 to be stronger. The research firm expects 40 million motherboards will ship in the first quater, which is a 6.7% on year increase, but a 6.8% sequential decline. Compared to 2006, overall motherboard shipments in 2007 are forecast to reach 162.3 million units, a 6.6% growth, according to the company.
In contrast to the usual 10% drop between the fourth and first quarters, the slip in shipments in the first quarter of 2007 is not as high. This mainly stems from the small shipment volume in the fourth quarter of 2006 and the increased motherboard purchase forecast for the first quarter, said DRAMeXchange.
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