Windows 8 success will initially depend on demand from North America, says JT Wang

Windows 8 success will initially depend on demand from North America, says JT Wang: The initial success of Windows 8 will depend on the North America market, according to Acer chairman JT Wang. Wang stated that although PC demand is currently being affect by a sovereign debt crisis in Europe, the launch of Microsoft's Windows 8 is expected to stimulate demand later this year. However, PCs based on Windows 8 are not expected to adopt entry-level pricing so the initial target markets will be developed economies where purchasing power is strong and users appreciate product innovation. Wang pointed to North America as being the key market, stating that Windows 8 needs to be as successful as Apple in the higher-end of the PC market.