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HP has said that it is seeing the first signs that the consumer PC market is on the way to recovery.

UK consumer market has changed since vendor announced channel plants adds analyst

Vendor launching only three models in 2009 compared to 20 in 2008

Gartner predicts 11.9 per cent contraction – largest in channel's history

However, resellers are warned to ensure that they are ready for beginning of upswing

Success in stealing market share from IT retail down to 'free' deals and heavy advertising

Devices accounted for 30 per cent of all consumer laptop sale during fourth quarter

Morrisons and Aldi increasing supply of PCs, with the latter upping offers substantially

Leaked brief also reveals plans for 'fundamental change' to supply chain

2.15m Aspire Ones sold during third quarter compared to 1.7m Eee PCs globally, according to DisplaySearch

Analysts and channel bosses divided over the impact of recession on Christmas sales

iSuppli, IDC and Gartner revise predictions for next year

However, they admit cuts and netbooks might not be enough to get customers through retail doors

Up 14.5 per cent against iSuppli's predictions of 12.5 for Q2 year-on-year

Gateway and Packard Bell deals fail to halt loss, as Dell continues to struggle with consumer market

Johnson has two-years to turn around ailing retailer, as group rejects £50m bid as too low

Says oversupply as vendors rushed to take advantage of price rises will cause fall

Says entire industry is worried despite evident rush to be part of sector

USA: Analysts express concern over supermarket's move into core revenue areas