A lot of first-time buyers are getting MacBooks - that`s a problem for PCs
(Windows Phone Central)

The entire PC industry is riding an unexpected wave in laptop sales, but Apple`s increased momentum is a real threat. Like many tech companies this week, Apple posted better than expected quarterly results, thanks to a continued resurgence in computing needs. The company is doing well in all areas, especially in iPhone sales and its growing services business. But the one worry spot – for Windows OEMs – is first-time buyers of the Mac is `just south of 50%` of new sales according to Apple CEO Tim Cook. That number is even higher in China. There is considerable risk here for Windows PCs, especially since Apple is rumored to be launching a refreshed MacBook Pro later this year with an M2 processor. But there is some greater context, too, that suggests Apple still has a big hill to climb before it truly disrupts Windows PCs. Apple and a rising tide Apple certainly did well for itself last quarter, pulling in $9.1 billion (vs. $6.86 billion estimated), up 70.1% year-over-year. ...