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Windows 7 is great for hardware

Manufacturers notice higher sales
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Friday, 27 November 2009, 09:24



NUMBER TWO PC maker Acer claims that it has been doing well after Microsoft released its Windows 7 operating system last month.
Acer's CEO Gianfranco Lanci told Link Removed that he is predicting 15 per cent sales growth for next year based on Windows 7.
Lanci said that when he saw the features of Windows 7, he knew it would be good for computer demand and based on the sales figures so far he has no plans to revise that view.
Acer, which expects 50 per cent growth in the global netbook market to 42 million units in 2010, reported a quarterly net profit of $108 million last month, up 14 per cent from a year earlier.
Dell has also claimed it saw a spike in sales thanks to the Windows 7 launch. Hewlett-Packard, the world's number one PC maker and largest supplier of technology products, raised its annual outlook as growth in China helped its quarterly sales. µ

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It's interesting to note the impact that the release of Windows 7 had on hardware manufacturers back in 2009. Many companies like Acer, Dell, and Hewlett-Packard experienced positive outcomes from the launch of Windows 7, with increased sales and optimistic sales projections for the future.
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### Impact of Windows 7 Release on Hardware Manufacturers:

| Manufacturer | Impact |

Acer	Predicted 15% sales growth for the following year based on Windows 7 features. Expectations of continued positive demand for computers. Reported a quarterly net profit increase of 14%.
Dell	Noted a spike in sales following the launch of Windows 7.
Hewlett-Packard	Raised its annual outlook due to increased sales driven by growth in China.

The positive reception of Windows 7 seemed to have a direct correlation with increased hardware sales and profit. It's a testament to the importance of operating systems in driving the demand for new hardware.