Simon Thomas

A7 - Huge excitement surrounds 5G, and for good reason, as it could revolutionise how we use technology, at work & at home. Reported as 'the Fastest Growing Mobile Technology in History', though it will take time to be widespread, it's expected to far surpass 4G. #IDC_DEVICES2021 https://t.co/XsUtmQO3Q5

Francisco Jeronimo @fjeronimo

Q7. 5G is becoming more prominent but is still in its infancy. To what extent do you expect it to grow? #IDC_DEVICES2021 https://t.co/CAiR4kI9yL

A1 - While 2020 saw PC demand beyond the furthest expectations of many, an increase in TAM and a shift from one device per household to one device per-person-per-household means there will likely be incredible demand for more quarters to come #IDC_DEVICES2021

Francisco Jeronimo @fjeronimo

Q1. We have seen a surge in demand for PCs, will this continue going forward? #IDC_DEVICES2021 https://t.co/uCdwVmQbLJ

RT @fjeronimo: Join me today for a Twitter chat on devices in 2021 at 16h00 UK time and ask analysts your questions #IDC_DEVICES2021 https:…

Nokia plans to cut 10,000 jobs over the next two years (~11% of their workforce) in order to raise €600 million (£517 million) to invest in future technologies. The firm is expected to focus on 5G, Cloud and Edge Computing. https://t.co/1y0uKdmTEr #Nokia https://t.co/iuAqmUTKGy

"As lockdown durations continue beyond the expectations of many, the unprecedented demand for personal computing devices continues in parallel," said Simon Thomas, research analyst, IDC Western Europe Personal Computing. https://t.co/1DrgNnP0UD https://t.co/lJCyzPEu4D

The Framework Laptop is a new, ambitious notebook that can be “upgraded, customized, and repaired in ways that no other notebook can.” The modular design allows many of its internal and external to be upgraded and replaced, which will decrease wastage. https://t.co/400P1l2JAS https://t.co/r3jMzgZaeh

RT @IDC_EMEA: Under all the doom and gloom of the pandemic, #PC emerged as a key element of the business continuity plan for organizations.…

A9 - RTX 3000 GPUs means new gaming laptops could get a serious performance boost! Ampere architecture offers 2x the power efficiency of prev. generations, improved ray tracing and Dynamic Boost 2.0. A new gold standard for gamers and creators could be reached. #IDC_CES2021

Liam Hall @LiamJGHall

Q9. Nvidia announced their mobile variant of their RTX 3000 Series. How will they impact the PC gaming market? #IDC_CES2021 @AMD @SJTIDC #RTX3060 #RTXOn #CES2021 https://t.co/PlippKOJX8

A6 - More than counting steps and telling time, smart watches are accessible wearable devices, with huge health benefits. They can track heart rhythms, blood oxygen levels, sleep, and more - with vendor competition and yearly upgrades pushing devices ever further. #IDC_CES2021

Liam Hall @LiamJGHall

Q6. LG announced a wearable air purifier. In what other ways are wearable devices supporting health care? #IDC_CES2021 #Wearable @LGElectronics @kylalam__ #CES2021 https://t.co/UnfJSFVaub

A4 - PCs are often seen as the console for enthusiasts, which may have been a harmful perception given the meteoric rise of casual gaming. Lenovo hope the Lavie Mini will help casual customers gravitate towards PCs, & other vendors will be taking note of its impact. #IDC_CES2021 https://t.co/9IpKXo0iFR

Liam Hall @LiamJGHall

Q4. The Lenovo Lavie Mini can be used in a form factor like the Nintendo switch. How has PC gaming changed and how will it change in the future? #IDC_CES2021 #LavieMini @NahiyanAhmed16 @JamesBall_IDC #CES2021 https://t.co/1RtfEfyhiX

A1 - Intel's 12th-gen chips will take on Apple's ARM-based M1 chip and other similar CPUs , with the main aim likely to be to improve on their price-to-performance ratio. Intel says these are desktop and notebook CPUs, that will reach consumers in 2H 2021. #IDC_CES2021

Liam Hall @LiamJGHall

Q1. Intel have announced their 12th Gen chips codename Alder Lake. What do we know so far? #IDC_CES2021 @danielgfgon @Malini_Paul #CES2021 https://t.co/Ph6xKfCsYp

RT @LiamJGHall: Welcome everybody to the #IDC_CES2021 #Twitterchat. Today I have with me a group of @IDC analysts from Europe and the USA t…

RT @IDC_EMEA: Personal #computing became even more personal! Need for individual devices meant consumers in Europe purchased 27.1% more lap…

RT @fjeronimo: Wearables Under Device as a Service: Is Now the Right Time? @LiamJGHall and @SJTIDC provide an interesting perspective on ho…