Lenovo Leapfrogs Over Dell to Become Number 2 PC Maker

Step aside, Dell, its Lenovo’s turn to be the number 2 PC vendor in the worldwide market.

Lenovo’s market share was at 13.7 % for the third quarter, up from the second quarter’s 12.2%. Dell had less luck, with their market share slipping from 12.9% to 12% during the same time period.

Lenovo’s joint venture with NEC earlier this year played a small role in boosting shipments. Beyond that, the Chinese company engaged in aggressive marketing to both the professional and consumer PC markets, which also helped increase their computer shipment volume in the third quarter.

Preliminary Worldwide PC Vendor Units Shipment Estimates for 3Q11 (Units)

Company	3Q11 Shipments	3Q Market Share
HP	16,231,528	17.7 %
Lenovo	12,352,194	13.5 %
Dell	10,676,360	11.6 %
Acer Group	9,686,853	10.6 %
Asus	5,693,785	6.2 %
Others	37,146,785	40.5 %
Total	91,786,865	100 %

Watch out, HP, you're next!

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