In a shocking twist that has tech enthusiasts clutching their keyboards, US demand for PCs has dropped faster than a clumsy gamer’s controller. Once riding high from a first-quarter binge on laptops and desktops, the market is now in a serious mood—a bit like your favorite sitcom character when they find out the pizza’s gone.
According to IDC’s latest quarterly report, the impending import tariffs are casting a dark shadow over consumer confidence, turning shoppers into cautious cats looking at a bowl of water. “What we’re witnessing here might highlight US PC demand slowing down in anticipation of the import tariffs looming deadline,” they said. Spoiler alert: No one wants to pay more for their shiny new gadgets.
Now, let’s talk numbers. Lenovo has taken the crown in Q2 2025 with a whopping 24.8% global share, dominating the likes of desktops, notebooks, and workstations. Cue the applause, because HP has planted its flag firmly (second place), with Dell nipping at its heels in third. And Apple? Well, hello there, our beloved fruit company squeaked into fourth place after a commendable 21.4% increase in year-over-year shipments, proving once again that the Apple ecosystem is as resilient as your favorite superhero.
As PC makers scramble to deliver before potential tariffs turn into a reality, consumers are left wondering if they should jump in now or wait it out like a moviegoer deciding if they really want to sit through the eternal credits of an overlong blockbuster.
So, what do you think? Are we all just playing a waiting game, or is it time to snag that new PC before the prices skyrocket?
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