IDC and Stamford, Conn.-based Gartner Inc. say low U.S. prices and surging consumer interest in small, inexpensive netbooks helped keep the market afloat.
The netbook push helped Hewlett-Packard Co., the world's largest PC maker, beat Dell Inc. for the top spot in the U.S., both groups report.
IDC predicts declines for the next two quarters, but says the sector could turn around by the end of the year. Gartner says it's unclear whether the PC market has hit bottom.
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