Despite the efforts of Intel and Microsoft, the volume of global notebook shipments (excluding models, Transformers) in the fourth quarter of this year will be reduced by 2.6% compared to the third quarter and by 4.4% compared to the same period last year.
It is noted that the best results for the most recent quarter 2014 show, Lenovo and ASUS, moreover they will be from among the few with positive results. Lenovo is actively increasing volumes of notebook shipments to Europe, that could restore the title of the largest producer. ASUS managed to solve the problems with the supply of components, and the company can return to the top five companies in the fourth quarter.
Due to the strong competition Acer, the world's largest manufacturer of Chromebooks will suffer more than others. In the area of contract manufacturing laptops significant changes in the balance sheet is not expected.