PC sales fall by one-fifth in Western Europe, claims Gartner

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UK desktop and laptop sales down by one-quarter since 2010 - independent vendors hardest hit

PC sales in Western Europe crashed by 20 per cent in the second quarter, according to analyst group Gartner, with Acer and Asus experiencing crushing falls in sales of more than 40 per cent. Gar...

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