Oh boy, where do we start with this mess of the PC market, right? So, there’s this jittery vibe going around, mostly because of Trump’s tariffs. Everyone’s talking about this “AI PC” thing still keeping things alive. Or at least that’s what they say.
## PC Makers Running in Circles Thanks to Tariffs — Future’s Looking Pretty, uh, Blah
Anyway, the new tariffs are like some big mystery for the PC world. Manufacturers? They’re scrambling to grab tons of stuff before these tariffs slap them in the face. It’s like a weird game of tag. We’re talking about a bounce in demand — thanks to these guys loading up early. But will it last? I mean, who knows? According to this report (Counterpoint Research or something), the market might head into murky waters. Q2 in 2025 was kind of okay, but beyond that… meh.
> “Q2 growth buzz? All about Windows 10 calling it quits, some early AI PC fans, and a surge in business buys. People were grabbing what they could before the tariffs hit hard.”
HP and Dell? They’re just kind of chilling, waiting to see how this tariff drama unfolds. Pros are really into new PC stuff ’cause Windows 10’s leaving, and little tweaks everywhere to keep up. But for regular folks? It’s all about AI PCs, with a lot of noise around mid-range laptops. Other than that? Ehhhhh, risks everywhere.
> “Uncertainty in the US tariffs probably means a weak 2025 for PC shipments. But AI PCs, well, they’re the rainbow after the storm. By 2026, brace yourself — AI laptops are gonna take over.”
What’s wild is how PC folks are kinda breaking up with China. They’re looking at Vietnam, India, and Mexico — less risk, you know? Yet, with some whispers about new semiconductor tariffs, everyone’s scratching their heads, wondering what’s next. Unless someone’s got a magic wand to poof away those tariffs, things seem a bit sluggish.
