The Ratio Of PCs To Macs Sold Has Fallen To Levels Not Seen Since The 1990s

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		Tech Science Entertainment Wall Street Markets Strategy Sports Lifestyle Politics Law International Video Latest Tuesday, July 3, 2012 The Ratio Of PCs To Macs Sold Has Fallen To Levels Not Seen Since The 1990s Analyst Horace Dediu of Asymco has posted another excellent chart, this one showing the ratio of PCs sold to Macs sold each year since the early 1980s (via Philip Elmer-Dewitt, who notes that the peak year for Microsoft dominance was 2004). As you can see, the chart tells the story of Apple's temporary demise and Microsoft's ascendance, followed by Apple's resurgence over the last 8 years. The ratio has now fallen back to levels not seen since the 1990s. It's also important to note that this chart only shows PCs vs. Macs--full-fledged computers that Apple actually doesn't sell that many of. (Mac sales are growing nicely, in stark contrast to the PC market, but they aren't blowing any doors off). If the chart included sales of iPhones and iPads, the ratio of PCs sold to Apple products sold would look quite different. And given that the distinction between "a PC" and a tablet or smartphone is becoming ever more blurred, the latter chart would actually be more meaningful. Here's Horace Dediu's chart.  Read » Also On SAI Today: Bill Gates: Here's Why The iPad Was A Success And Microsoft's Original Vision Fell Short SPECIAL REPORT: Why Location-Based Services Like Groupon Now And Foursquare Are Going To Be Big Businesses When Insurance Agencies Almost Killed Jessica Scorpio's Startup, She Got Her State Government To Change The Law Bill Gates Explains Why Microsoft Had To Punch Its PC Partners In The Guts Advertisement Visual Learner? Get SAI's Chart Of The Day CHART OF THE DAY: These Are The Companies That Power Siri CHART OF THE DAY: RIM's Post-iPhone Implosion Share this: Facebook Twitter Digg Reddit StumbleUpon LinkedIn The email address for your subscription is: ipat39@gmail.com Change Your Email Address | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Subscribe to the SAI RSS Feed Business Insider. 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010 Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

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