Loren Loverde Regions Quotations

More mature regions like the U.S. and Europe were significantly affected by consumer conservatism and a softening business segment, while Asia and other emerging regions were more robust.

Market growth ahead of forecasts in almost all regions reflects continuing strong demand.

Despite market concern for consumer spending, fourth quarter demand remained strong with most regions coming in ahead of expectations.

Although it is clear that consumer demand in the U.S. is weakening, buying in other regions remains strong. PCs remain the dominant means of accessing the Internet, and a lot of people out there are still buying PCs to get online.