Bangkok--Apr 11--PC& Associates Consulting
DisplaySearch has reported that in the worldwide desktop LCD monitor market, Acer ranked fourth place with 87% growth in Q4-2004 over the previous quarter. Acer achieved the highest growth among the top five vendors, with 6.2% of the market share and outpaced LG Electronics.
The top five Q4-2004 worldwide desktop LCD monitors were in ranking order: Dell, Samsung, HP, Acer and LG Electronics. Acer’s 87% growth was high above the industry average of 26%.
According to DisplaySearch, Dell dominated the overall worldwide landscape; other notables included vendors such as Samsung, HP and Acer. Acer jumped from the Q3-2004 rank of No. 6 to the No. 4 spot in Q4-2004 due mainly to significant growth in unit shipments into EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) and North America.
Of the mainstream LCD monitor sizes, the 19-inch LCDs grew the most with 47.1% growth over the previous quarter, while the 17-inch category also showed considerable growth rising 39.9% over the same period.
DisplaySearch is a worldwide leader in flat panel display market research and consulting.
Rank Brand WW Market Share Q/Q Growth
1 Dell 19.8% 51%
2 Samsung 10.0% 22%
3 HP 9.1% 22%
4 Acer 6.2% 87%
5 LG Electronics 6.1% 30%
Top 5 Q4-2004 worldwide desktop LCD monitor market share
Source: DisplaySearch
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Acer ranks among the world's top five branded PC vendors, designing and marketing easy, dependable IT solutions that empower people to reach their goals and enhance their lives. In 2000, Acer spun-off its manufacturing operation to focus on globally marketing its brand-name products: desktop and mobile PCs, servers and storage, displays, peripherals, and e-business solutions for business, government, education, and home users. Established in 1976, Acer Inc. employs 5,600 people supporting dealers and distributors in more than 100 countries.
Acer fist penetrated the market in Thailand 1984, establishing an office in 1993. Acer Computer Co., Ltd. has been growing rapidly and is now widely recognized in Thailand. A major sponsor of the 13th Asian Games held in Bangkok in 1998, the company has been the recipient of The Reader’s Digest “Outstanding Brand Performance” for five continuous years (1999-2003). For more information, please visit the Acer website at www.acer.co.th
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