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Chromebooks and tablets exploded in popularity this year, according to Canalys
Chromebooks and tablets exploded in popularity in Q3 2020, according to the latest market research report from Canalys.
Google's constant efforts to make Chrome OS a viable alternative to Windows and macOS finally seem to be paying off. According to a recent report from Canalys, Chromebooks were the best performing client PC product in Q3 2020, with a 122% YoY growth in shipments. Chrome OS-powered devices dominated the PC category (in terms of growth) with a total of 9.4 million shipments in just the last quarter alone. In comparison, ultra-slim notebooks saw 57% YoY growth in shipments and clamshell notebooks saw a 1% YoY growth, while desktop workstations saw a decline of 27% YoY, and tower and small desktops saw a decline of 33% YoY.