The UK PC market demonstrated solid performance in Q1 2008, as overall PC shipments for the quarter reached more than 3.25 mln units, an increase of 14.3% YOY. Mobility continued to be the key driver, as the notebook market grew by a very healthy 41.8%, thanks to renewals, further expansion of the installed base to new buyers, and multiple-equipment purchases. According to IDC, notebook shipment levels are set to show growth levels of 35.5% in 2008, while desktop volumes are expected to sink further, with an annual decline of -8.3%.