The Changing Face of North American Business PC Usage and Purchasing Patterns

Table of Contents

• Business Changes Yet Again
• Business-In New Ways
• Time Spent
• Usages
• Purchasing Patterns
• General Survey Information
• Conclusion
  • Time
  • Usages
  • Purchasing Patterns
• Methodology
• Appendix
  • Survey Questions

List of Tables

• Table 1. Method of Connection to Network or Internet While Working
• Table 2. Acceptable Business Desktop Pricing (Today)
• Table 3. Acceptable Business Notebook Pricing (Today)
• Table 4. PC Form Factor Your Company Most Likely to Purchase Next

List of Figures

• Figure 1. Average Time Spent on PCs for Business and Personal Use
• Figure 2. Percentage of Time Spent for Business Use
• Figure 3. Percentage of Time Spent for Personal Use
• Figure 4. Percentage of Time Spent Working Remotely
• Figure 5. Percentage of Remote Work Time Due to Travel
• Figure 6. Percentage of Time Spent on Email and Document Preparation
• Figure 7. Percentage of Time Spent on Personal and Online Activities
• Figure 8. Percentage of Time Spent on Database Management and Other Business Activities
• Figure 9. Percentage of Time Spent on Website Development and Customer Support
• Figure 10. Driving Factors in the Purchase or Selection of Business PCs
• Figure 11. Key Features Driving Your Last PC Purchase
• Figure 12. Consumer Survey, Features Wanted in Next Purchased PC
• Figure 13. Business Survey, Features Wanted in Next Purchased PC
• Figure 14. Most Common Reason for Upgrading PCs
• Figure 15. Anticipated Lifespan of a Business Desktop PC
• Figure 16. Anticipated Lifespan of a Business Notebook PC
• Figure 17. Number of Employees
• Figure 18. Description of Your Organization' s Primary Business or Industry
• Figure 19. Title or Job Function