Asustek: Notebook Shipments to Grow 30% in the US in 2012

Asustek Computer expects its notebook shipments in the US to grow 30% in 2012, according to Asustek US president Steven Chang. That is even after the fact that the company sees the PC market experiencing decline, and weakening economies of the US and Europe.

Chang pointed out that Best Buy is the company’s first retail channel partner in the US, and the company added Office Depot as its second partner in 2011. In 2012, Asustek will add two new partners – Walmart and Staples – to help the company achieve its shipment goals for the US.

Due to the Lunar New Year holidays and issues with hard drive supplies, Asustek expects its consolidated revenues for January to drop 25%.

Source:  Digitimes