February PC shipments reflect slow 1Q13, says IDC

February PC shipments reflect slow 1Q13, says IDC: New monthly PC tracking in the world's top PC markets from IDC reveals slower than expected growth in China during the first quarter of 2013. Although the slowdown is partially due to the timing of the Lunar New Year and other expected factors, new budget cuts from the government as well as anti-corruption measures are slowing purchases more than expected. March should recover somewhat in China, but not enough to offset the weak February results.