Apple poised to become number three PC maker in US

Hmmm… why is this happening? Has anyone else noticed that Apple’s products are just generally easier and more intuitive to use? Maybe this has something to do with it?

“It looks like the Mac is on track to become the third most popular selling computer in the US, and in fact may already have. If Apple exceeds expectations and/or beleaguered Gateway accelerates its downward spiral, then welcome to the podium Apple, even if it is on the lowest pedestal. Of course, even if the Mac does take third place in shipments for the quarter, both Toshiba and Acer are moving product at a much faster rate, meaning any victory will likely be ephemeral. Still, Apple is selling more Macs than ever in the US, and not doing too bad in the rest of the world. On a global scale, Apple’s second quarter will likely yield in excess of 1,600,000 shipments this year, compared to 1,327,000 in the same quarter of 2006. That reflects a 20.5 percent year-over-year growth and an overall market share of 2.8 percent (up from 2.5 percent).”

See the full article by Charles Jade.