Lenovo Q1 profit doubles, currently the world's biggest manufacturer of PC # 3

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Lenovo reported results for the first quarter of fiscal year today, and in a nutshell, things are looking pretty good Chinese engine. Quarterly sales rose 15 percent on year to 5.9 billion, while net income from $ 54.9 ballooned to $ 108.8 million in the same time.

Lenovo said that he grew faster than any other PC maker in the global top 5 (Dell, ASUS, HP, Acer) for the seventh consecutive quarter of 23.1% more PCS were shipped around the world than in the first quarter of last year. The company was particularly successful in China, Latin America, India, ASEAN, but also historical high market shares in North America (7%) and Western Europe (5.9%).

According to IDC, Lenovo currently controls 12.2% of the market for computers, making it the third largest vendor globally (behind HP and Dell).

In recent months, Lenovo made headlines in the business world to acquire Germany-based PC maker Medion (instantly computer manufacturer Lenovo transaction no. 2 in that country) and forming an alliance with NEC in Japan.

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Fake Apple Store currently store "smart"

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MICGadget has several action shots of Kunming "Apple" store that caused so much Internet ire and fun a few weeks ago. Although the insides are the same, you will notice a big difference: apple's still there, but the text was replaced by nail salonesque sign dubbing in shop "Shop Smart". They still sell products Apple, but now they're smarter.

As we remember, the store owner Kunming before official dealer until he began to respond to fluctuations in the market and sell stuff at a premium. He now sells grey market novelties as its license was pulled. However, the store is still open for business needs and can supply all Kunming at Apple.

I wonder if it's shipping its equipment using the same creative techniques used by its competitors. iPads shipment by air jetpack, perhaps?

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