PC shipments grew faster than expected in 2Q
July 16, 2008 By JESSICA MINTZ , AP Technology Writer(AP) -- Computer shipments rose faster than expected in the second quarter, fueled by exceptional demand in emerging markets and a decline in prices in the U.S. and Western Europe, a research group said Wednesday.
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